I was down here taking care of my mom for my birthday, and again back down for Valentines Day. Well, my husband is willing to buy me a cutting system as a gift, but I need to pick it out and order it myself. Right now, Joanne's has the Accuquilt GO on sale for $199. But I have read mixed reviews. There is a Simplicity strip cutter, there are the June Tailor sets, there are just so many to choose from. I'm new to quilting. Should I just wait? Would love your advice, opinions.

I think it depends on the type of quilting you like to do. Do you like applique? I'd suggest checking out the dies available on the accuquilt website to see what you think you'd use. Depending on how new to quilting you are, waiting might be a better option. I've been quilting for several years so I've accumulated the June Taylor strip cutter ruler, the Alto2, and recently a Studio :oops: and I use all 3 for different purposes. The reason I went with the Studio was because I couldn't get the dies I wanted for the Go. Have fun deciding!

Susan

I have an Acuquilt GO and I love it. There's an acuquilt yahoo group which will give you a lot of information.

I just got mine . Accuquilt Didn't Send me the mats for my extra die I bought. Where is the Accuquilt Group at?

I love the Accuquilt!

I would also do a search here for "accuquilt go", "accu go", "June Taylor" and "strip cutter" there's a plethora of information already here about members experience with these as well as some great links. Good luck to you.

Thank You

I'm with Susan....If you are wanting it for applique I would do the AccuQuilt Go or the Studio, if you are wanting great accuracy on strips, triangles, wedges, etc, I would look at a Quilt2Cut, which is an Alto product. http://www.sewezquilting.com/altosproducts/

I have the Alto Quilt2Cut its is just great check it out on the Alto web site.

I have the Simplicity Strip Cutter, and honestly, I wouldn't waste my money. However, I also have the Simplicity Bias Strip Maker, and it's awesome! Makes all types/sizes, depending upon which 'foot' you put on there. I love this...but the cutter was a waste, in my opinion.

Also, I have the Alto II, and it's great. I do love it and use it all the time. Well worth the money, but you do need to be willing to be patient and learn how to use it, and once you do...the sky's the limit! No additional parts to buy either :)

Hope this helps,
Debbie in Austin

There IS a ton of information. I have tried to do some searching but I'm visiting my mom five times a day in ICU and haven't found a direct comparison of the different systems. I think the Joanne sale ends today. Guess in a way I'm asking you all to do some of my thinking for me. I'm just worn out, but I know I could have researched this on my own. I love the information available on this board. I appreciate so much all the experience represented. Thank you all.

Did you decide on a system?

My sister has the Alto cutting system and LOVES IT. Yes, it has a slight learning curve but she said it only took a couple of cuts before she was in the swing of things. She gets accurate cuts every time.

She has had surgery on both of her hands and she said with the Alto system she can cut up to a stack of 6 fabrics with no problems.

I also have the Alto's QuiltCut2. Bought it years ago and am I ever glad I did. It is versatile and easy to use. They have a video with it as well. There is an online tutorial on their website:
www.quiltcut.com

Carol's DVD is also great.

The Alto's doesn't have dies that you have to buy for the various sizes and mats and such.

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