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Sadiemae 06-29-2010 06:58 AM
I won't have to worry about it, because I won't be able to afford one on a fixed income.

rabbit2b 06-29-2010 02:48 PM
Originally Posted by quiltinghere
Cutting fabric with a rotary cutter is no problem for me. I really like using the June Tailor shape cutters.

Never purchased a 'pre-cut' kit...only a kit that contained the fabric to be cut.

Isn't there a lot of waste fabric with the acccuquilt system?
Actually, with thoughtful placement, I've had much less waste than I'd expected. I think there are "tricks" to doing the most efficient placing, but I haven't paid too much attention to the discussions on that since I've really only used it for 1.5" and 2.5" strips. It's been utterly wonderful for those!

--Heidi

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Sharon A 06-29-2010 04:04 PM
I have the Go, got it from DH for my B-day in March and I love it. You do have to be careful how many layers you cut because it makes it hard to turn through the cutter. I have learned to place the material so that theres no more waste then cutting by hand. The dies are high but I used the 50% coupons at JoAnns and have gotten several that I would not have gotten without the coupon. I'm not cheap <smiling> just conserative.

bstanbro 06-30-2010 07:17 AM
Originally Posted by pocoellie
I personally prefer picking out my own fabric, kits seem to be expensive to me, because someone has to be paid to cut that fabric, plus you don't get to choose your fabrics. My opinion.
My thoughts exactly. I recently started working on several BOM's. I'm not really that happy with the fabrics they're sending, and I've run out and had to supplement. Interestingly, I'm doing two BOM's from the same fabric store. I noticed that even though the blocks are completely different, I had the same fabrics in both kits. I'm guessing these are a way for fabric stores to get rid of their scraps. I haven't purchased a whole quilt kit, but they seem expensive to me too. That's probably why I haven't purchased any.

mayday 06-30-2010 09:15 AM
Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
Ok i realized that i will quilt more if the pieces are cut for me. I am doing a downy quilt and I whipped thru it last night since all the pieces were cute.

Should I buy quilt kits with cut pieces or should I invest in an accuquilt Go system?

how much do quilt kits costs and do they sell them pre cut?
I would NEVER patchwork if fabric not cut-------HATE CUTTING/MACHINING

franie 06-30-2010 09:17 AM
I enjoy cutting so it is not a problem for me. It is part of the process.

Evie 06-30-2010 12:37 PM
Originally Posted by franie
I enjoy cutting so it is not a problem for me. It is part of the process.
Me too! :thumbup:

candyce 06-30-2010 02:13 PM
I am also considering the acuquilt. I do use kits but they also require you to cut the shapes so they really don't save cutting time.

Sheepshed 06-30-2010 02:27 PM
crazy those quilts for kids have so few pieces you could take your ruler and rotary cutter and cut about 3-4-5 quilts in an hour... devote 3 hours on JUST ONE EVENING a month, and you would have KITS in your own fabric and colors for a dozen quilts over the rest of the month ! and save the cost of that machine and buy 40-50 yards of nice fabric !

karendenice 06-30-2010 04:33 PM
I have a question. People keep talking about Downey quilts. What are they?


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