WHEN I get mine, I would only get the GO, that way I can use ANY of the dies, not just a few smaller ones. UNLESS, of course, I researched and KNEW FOR SURE that I would NEVER, EVER use the bigger ones. EVER!!!!!!! Just my thoughts. Thanks for letting me spout my opinion.

Congrats, enjoy!! I love mine to !!!

I got the cutter for GFG, Cut a bunch and took on trip with me. (Doing it by hand) anyway got down there and went to Mary Jos and bought a bunch more fabric and cut some out there with one I had as template ( didnt have my go with me) Good grief Charlie Brown, No more. The ones cut on the GO were perfect the ones I cut were awful. Not even going to use them. Oh yes I LOVE my GO cutter.

One thing I need to figure out is how to cut tumblers without a lot of waste. Any ideas?

A link for some quick information on the cutters..

http://store.quilting-warehouse.com/...accuquilt.html

I've had mine for over a year and it has paid for itself in accurate cuts. I love it!!

I love, love, love mine!! I think I have almost every die they made for it too! I am a little obsessed!!!

My MIL bought a Go last week and brought it over to my house because she is going to be out of town for about a month. She wants me to learn how to use it and teach her, I think. Any tips? I need to cut various length 2" strips for the log cabin blocks for the BOM I am doing. I looked for directions and found very little, but I haven't opened the dies yet so maybe it is in there. She bought it on sale at Joann's and got what dies they had. I am excited about trying it.
:) :)

Realistically alot once you get going. I could not live witout mine!!! I have alot of dies and use them all!!

Here's a link to enter a contest to win one!
http://www.accuquilt.com/winagobaby?...consumeremails

You will have to take your hand off the crank first, Krystyna.

Impossible! I just pulled out some of my other dies to use on more fabric!

First, mark your die with a sharpie, extending the cutting blade lines out into the foam. This way you can easily see if you have positioned the fabric correctly. If you have a die with black foam, use a metallic color. I do this on all my new dies.
I'm assuming you have the stacked 3.5" tumbler die that cuts 3 pieces at a go.
Cut a strip of fabric the height of the entire cut, should be about 10.5", but cut 11 just to be sure.
Place the fabric on the die right side up, positioning it so the cut will be on the edge. Roll the rest of the strip up so that it will go thru the machine next to the die. Make the cut.
Now, flip the fabric to the wrong side. Should be able to nest this cut edge into the die shape. Make the second cut. Continue across the strip of fabric.
I would practice this technique with newspaper to make sure you are comfortable with it before proceeding to fabric.
Additional tips: get a notebook and write the size of the sub cut you would need for that particular die. Do some calcualting and figure out how many of those shapes you can get out of a FQ, a yard etc... I actually write this on the back of the die. I have a bunch of strip cutters and have written the size of the strip on the foam. 2" looks pretty close to 2.25.
Also use a piece of painters tape to make a perpendicular line on your strip cutter so you can cut a folded piece of fabric. Put the tape on, cut a folded piece of folded newspaper and make sure you don't have a "V". Adjust the tape until you get a perfect cut, then mark the die with a sharpie. Do this on both ends.

Yes, they make the dies to do a storm at sea, but it's not a set and one of the sections is pieced a bit differently. Let me take a look and see if I can get the die numbers.

Terrific tutorial! Thank you. And looking forward to the storm at sea info!

I knew you would love it. As long as I,m quilting, my Accuquilt will stay, and that is forever.

YES! I just got the 5" blocks and have madel my own charm packs for fast quilts when I need it!! Also got the train and the zoo animals. Totally cute!!!

Show us what you make Patski!

Krystyna, here's the link to the storm at sea info:
http://www.accuquilt.com/go-storm-at-sea.html
the accuquilt website has lots of free patterns and other info.

I've had mine for about 6 years. It still works like new. I don't think the dies are expensive considering the time they save. I use to share it at workshops and guild meetings but now I don't because it's half the price then it use to be so the people that were borrowing mine to cut their every quilt, can now buy their own.

Thanks, PaperPrincess! Wow, those are tiny pieces. Oh, well. Easy to cut!

Had my Go for about a week now, have only had a little play, in fact my 3 year old grandson has "turned" the handle more than I have. But all indications are it is a winner - just have to save up the dollars to purchase more dies and mats.

If they weren't so desperately expensive here I'd get one. So glad you have got such delight out of your purchase. It's terrible if you buy something and then think..."what was I thinking":). Remember though....all those shapes have to get stitched together.

Ladies!!!!! Open those boxes and get GOing!!!!!!!!Nothing to be afraid of......you will be amazed at how easy this whole thing is. As far as cost of dies......you must be careful shoppers, there are great prices on the net in various places...just keep clicking....and there are new dies coming in May --- can't wait to see what they are.......

So far I have cut out pieces for a hex runner, two baby quilts using squares and HST's, an Amish quilt using the same, and now working on a tumbler for my bedroom!

Well, if you just flip fold the fabric, you might get enough "waste" to cut small squares or HST with the value die......or if it is just chunks of scraps, put those little pieces in a container, save them, and then use them to stuff a pillow for the local vet.....love them for the cages......called repurposing......either way, have fun......

I have read tips about using paper on top of your fabric to ensure accurate cuts and I was like ya whatever how the heck would that work? Well I am a true believer now! I did a practice cut with my 6.5 square die just to make sure and sure enough it was out by a bit, so I took a piece of paper and placed it on my fabric ran it through and ta da it was a perfect 6.5 square!! So now I am saving all of my used paper in the office that I would normally shred to use with my GO!!!

Geri, thanks for the tip. Now I'm sorry I tossed my strings -- and that is literally what they were!

Practically no learning curve! the Go is a bit 'stiff' when you begin, but it loosens up soon, and then it's easier to turn the handle. Start off with just 2 layers to cut. You'll soon figure out how to place your fabric. put a clean sheet of paper between the fabric & the die - keeps threads from digging into the die. That's about all you need to know to get started, so no more excuses!

Ohhhhh. So that's what the paper is for! Noted and done -- for my next manic cranking session!

i haven't had my go very long, but have made no secret i love it. the other day i decided to do another mystery quilt. clue 1 called for 638 2.5" squares. so... i cut a bunch of 2.5" strips, turned them and cross cut them into squares. i know, it's cheating, but it was so much fun. and yes, i do have the multiple 2.5" squares die, but was kind of trying to see if it was really necessary or if the strip was sufficient. now you know, too.

quilterswarehouse.com usually has a special $347 for go and choice of a bunch of dies. usual cost $199 for starter pkg.
joann's has starter pkg for $349, but once or twice a year puts it on sale for $199.

so pleased you like it, krystyna! was going to ask, then saw this thread.:thumbup:

I'm loving mine!!!

I agree....Love my Go and the Studio...I like it for the Tumblers, circles, strips, drunkards path - I just bought the wedding ring and the winding ways...can't wait to try those. I have a bunch of dies some I use all the time and others not so much now...but some day I am sure I will use them all. Totally worth the money..too me...

Sounds like you are having a great time - I am very interested in getting one also - but the cost of the dies is stopping me - I am glad you are having fun with yours - if you cut all your stash - you will have to buy more to replinish the stash.

I got mine for Christmas 3 Christmases ago, now, and I use it at least once a week. Yesterday I made the BOM for my quilt guild with it, only I made 5 blocks! When I first got it I was cutting too much fabric but now I have calmed down and cut what I need...I have added to my dies over the years and have what I need and use...it is a wonderful tool and I am still learning new things to do with it. Have fun!

When I purchased the tumbler die, I was skeptical about how much use it would get...it has turned out to be one of my most used and favorite dies! The Chisel is another.

I have to agree. I absolutely love my AccuQuilt Go! My favorite is the strip cutter. It is perfect for making binding strips or borders. LOVE IT!

Hi coaltownquilter,
I have RA. Some believe that it can be hereditary but it often skips a generation. My grandpa had it. Some ways to help you decide if you should see a doc to get tested...it often starts in the small joints..hands feet. It often is dual sided. I'd your left pinky hurts, your right pinky may too. There is a test called rf factor that helps with diagnosis but is not 100 percent accurate and the treatments are much better now and most people do well on meds. I personally have the sizzix cutter and I highly recommend any cutter for those with RA...

Sad to say, I lost most of my dies to Hurricane Sandy. Of course, I lost my whole house, too, so the dies are the least of it.