Originally Posted by AliKat
(Post 7446130)
For strips, as well as shapes, I use my Alto's QuiltCut2. Not sure who sells them because the vendor I used has retired. I believe you can still find them on the net.
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I purchased the Sizzix Big Shot Pro and the Accuquilt adapter to use Accuquilt dies with this machine and it works great. I also have Studio and Sizzix dies. I buy dies on sale especially around Christmas and on eBay. I like the variety of materials the machine can cut. I made snowflakes out of pop cans at Christmas, cuts leather, wool and felt easily and I use magnetic and adhesive sheets with stars, etc. I did buy a few of the long strip dies for $6 each at Overstock last December but don't use them as much as the triangles and other shapes. I don't scrapbook but do enjoy using the embossing folders to make cards as needed. For me it is a tool that is fun to play with and gives my family something to buy me for Christmas as I can always think of another die I would like to have.
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Originally Posted by dc989
(Post 7446058)
Thank you for a wealth of info. I was so confused by all the different devices and how they actually work. I have been trying to be a better steward of my quilting money, so I didn't want to impulse buy. The electric Accuquilt is intriguing and I think I will cautiously investigate. I'll be looking for a good deal IF I decide to buy.
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Originally Posted by AliKat
(Post 7446130)
For strips, as well as shapes, I use my Alto's QuiltCut2. Not sure who sells them because the vendor I used has retired. I believe you can still find them on the net.
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I have the Go Baby and love it. Now I am waiting on the AccuQuilt Go on sale so I can get it. The Baby was $59.00 when I got it.
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I use the Fabi- die cutter (dies only) in a Sizzix machine I purchased several years ago.I have carpal tunnel in both hands,so it is a blessing for me.It took me 2 years to buy the dies that I wanted,as I only bought them when they were on sale,@ Hobby Lobby.A die can cut 8 layers @ a time, in only seconds ,as it is electric.
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I bought the Alto Quilt 2 before the Go was available. I found the Alto took more fussing then using a ruler.
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I have the Alto Quilt 2 because I thought it would help me cut better, it didn't. I just purchased the Accu quilt go Electric, I love it.
you do need to practice with scraps, to get the idea of fan folding and not wasting fabric on the dies you choose. |
Originally Posted by lyndaj
(Post 7446478)
I think you can only buy them from their website. I would love one of these, but the shipping charge to send one to me in Canada is outrageous.
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Originally Posted by psychonurse
(Post 7447343)
I have the Alto Quilt 2 because I thought it would help me cut better, it didn't. I just purchased the Accu quilt go Electric, I love it.
you do need to practice with scraps, to get the idea of fan folding and not wasting fabric on the dies you choose. |
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