Cutting machines
Do any of you use die cutters or other machines to cut your fabric? Which is the best?
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Well there are a lot of variables to think about. Are you able to crank a handle or would you prefer an electric cutter? Are you okay with buying multiple dies with pre-set shapes and sizes, or would you rather be able to cut your own custom sizes and shapes? What is your price point?
Some people are happy with the hand-crank Accuquilt Go, it's an affordable basic machine that comes with a couple of basic dies. Extra dies are purchased separately. On the other end of the spectrum are machines such as the Brother ScanNCut, which can custom cut any shape your little heart desires, but runs about $400. |
I can crank. I own a cricut explore air 2 but you have to back the fabric. I am left handed and for the life of me, even with acrylic rulers, cannot cut a perfect square. I thought maybe one of these machines would help. My budget is workable because my hubby has expensive hobbies. But if I spend the big bucks I want to know whats the best and does it work/ Do you use any of them? Thanks Debbie
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I love my Sizzix Bog Shot Pro, it can take all the accuquilt dies as well as Sizzix fabric dies etc. but it doesn’t fold so takes up a lot of space and really cankt be stored away like the smaller machinesmade by Sizzix and Accuquilt.
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I don't think there is any "best" cutter. It's an individual thing.
I bought an Accuquilt Go that has the hand crank. They are fine as long as you don't have any physical problems with shoulders etc (I've been told) For me the hand crank works great. They have electric ones as well. |
Originally Posted by rryder
(Post 8374311)
I love my Sizzix Bog Shot Pro, it can take all the accuquilt dies as well as Sizzix fabric dies etc. but it doesn’t fold so takes up a lot of space and really cankt be stored away like the smaller machinesmade by Sizzix and Accuquilt.
Rob |
I have been reading about the accuquilt cutters. So far my shoulders are good but I am getting older. Thanks for the input.
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After doing a lot of research on cutting systems, I decided to purchase a Sizzix Big Shot Plus. The reasons I chose the Sizzix were:
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I'm in the same camp as Rob. I love my Sizzix Big Shot Pro. I can use it with both Accuquilt and Sizzix machines. And the price was reasonable.
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I love my Accuquilt Go - I would love to have the Go Big, but it wasn't out when I bought mine. Decide what you like to make look at the dies and see what will work best for you. When I started I preferred the geometric shapes but once I got my embroidery machine I have to have so many different figures. :-)
A friend of mine lives in AZ and I take it to her house when we have a personal quilt week. |
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