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Originally Posted by nevrn
Thank you for your reply Joanne S. and also for the J. Hittle site URL. I checked that and will be buying from them in the future. Lots of GREAT prices.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Not sure what you mean by #1 and #2. Do you have a link to the eBay listing?
sorry i confused everyone. i was referring to the alto quilt cut. the #2's are way over $200. i think almost $300. on ebay i saw the #1 for $159. i wondered what the difference was. i will see if the listing is still there. edit - i'm wrong again....... $62.00 for the #1. why the big difference. except of course the fact that the other one is from the company and this is from ebay. http://shop.ebay.com/items/alto%20qu...&tt_encode=raw |
I can afford one but I'm just not interested. Seems like a money sinkhole to me.
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I'd love to get one but they dies are really expensive. Maybe the most used shapes...wish I had someone close by to share dies with.
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I had a GO!, but sold it. I liked it well enough, but it didn't do all that I wanted. I bought the Westminster/Sizzix Big Shot Pro. I can use all my GO! dies I had bought, plus now buying the Sizzix/Westminster dies. I also scrapbook so I can do all the other dies in it too.
I did see where you can buy an adapter tray for the Studio, but that machine is pretty much out of my price range to begin with. I just recently got my machine and paid a little over $300 including shipping! It's an excellent machine and I don't regret it at all, as I did with the GO! |
Originally Posted by magpiefeather
I pondered that one too. But I "invested" in an Accuquilt Studio which I will use myself and rent out to others for a fee (so far undecided amount). That way I can share the fun! On some of the groups for Accuquilt, I read someone say they only make quilts that can be cut quickly on a Go or Studio. The benefits...cutting multiple pieces by rolling it through a roller! I guess the price is the part no one likes. But in my opinion, it is a time saver and saves wear and tear on my cutting arm and hands, something that with proper care can be used for a long time and is worth the money. Not just a gadget you would use once and throw in a drawer.
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I received this email from AccuQuilt today. Last year I received a survery requesting ideas for dies.
=============================== Dear AccuQuilt Supporters, When you receive a letter from the CEO of a company, you'd expect it to be about the company's goals for the future—or about upcoming new products. For that reason, I'm guessing this letter will surprise you. As CEO of AccuQuilt, all I want to do is say, "Thank you." Thanks for buying AccuQuilt products. Thank you for sharing your dreams, die designs and project ideas for the AccuQuilt GO! and Studio fabric cutting systems. Thank you for using our Web site, stopping to see us at the many tradeshows we attend across the country and visiting us in our Fremont facility. Thank you, also, for supporting our release last year of the new GO! Baby fabric cutter and AccuQuilt coordinating embroidery designs. You can get information about those cool quilting tools in other places, so I'll just say, "Thank you for making AccuQuilt the industry's number one fabric die cutting company." Everything we do is for customers like you, and we appreciate you. On behalf of all of my associates at AccuQuilt, we hope you have a very happy year. We encourage you to continue communicating with us. Tell us your ideas, let us help you solve your fabric challenges, make sure we know if there is anything at all you are not happy about. You can call us at 888.258.7913, e-mail us at [email protected], or contact me directly. That's something I'll bet you didn't expect from the CEO of a company. That's how much I value you as a friend of AccuQuilt. Best regards, Stephen W. Nabity Chief Executive Officer (a.k.a. Cutting Edge Officer) AccuQuilt 402-721-5777 [email protected] |
I bought an Accucut and sold it about 6-7 months later. It simply wasn't worth the money and time involved. The machine is the least of the cost. Dies are $29-109 and mats are $10-15. Mats need to be replaced every 2 or 3 tops you cut. I cut a top using the rag die and it ruined 2 mats. If you want a 6" square or triange you have to cut fabric 6.5 or 7 inches to fit through so why not just cut your size. The only practical use I saw was if you liked to applique it was easier cutting the shapes but again dies are pricey and how often will you use same ones again? I ended up within 2 months of purchase buying almost another $500 in dies and mats. Also it says cuts 8 layers of fabric. They did not all come out even. When I called company they suggested 4 layers and add a piece of paper over it to prevent sliding. Took forever. I found it much easier to cut the pieces with mat and rotary cutter. I sold the machine and all the dies for $400. If you own a quilt shop and want to sell charm packs or jelly rolls it might be worth the investment I guess
Originally Posted by rvsfan
Just exactly what do you do with your Accuquilts and Accuquilt go? Do you just cut shapes that you could do the same by using a template? I want one because it's a new toy and I could tighten my belt a little and afford it, I just can't imagine what I would actually do with it. Seems like a lot of money to accomplish what you can do with templates. Maybe I'm missing something???
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Originally Posted by Zhillslady
I bought an Accucut and sold it about 6-7 months later. It simply wasn't worth the money and time involved. The machine is the least of the cost. Dies are $29-109 and mats are $10-15. Mats need to be replaced every 2 or 3 tops you cut. I cut a top using the rag die and it ruined 2 mats. If you want a 6" square or triange you have to cut fabric 6.5 or 7 inches to fit through so why not just cut your size. The only practical use I saw was if you liked to applique it was easier cutting the shapes but again dies are pricey and how often will you use same ones again? I ended up within 2 months of purchase buying almost another $500 in dies and mats. Also it says cuts 8 layers of fabric. They did not all come out even. When I called company they suggested 4 layers and add a piece of paper over it to prevent sliding. Took forever. I found it much easier to cut the pieces with mat and rotary cutter. I sold the machine and all the dies for $400. If you own a quilt shop and want to sell charm packs or jelly rolls it might be worth the investment I guess
Originally Posted by rvsfan
Just exactly what do you do with your Accuquilts and Accuquilt go? Do you just cut shapes that you could do the same by using a template? I want one because it's a new toy and I could tighten my belt a little and afford it, I just can't imagine what I would actually do with it. Seems like a lot of money to accomplish what you can do with templates. Maybe I'm missing something???
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For me, it was worth it! DH bought me a Go Baby for Christmas and I bought the 4 1/2" square with 2 1/2" square and 1/2 sq triangles die. I've cut almost all of my 1/8 yard strips into squares and am loving:
Knowing that the squares are accurate and my top will not be off point because of a slipped ruler when rotary cutting Not having the wrist/arm pain I get with rotary cutting Saving soooo much time... I can cut well over 4+ squares with the Go Baby in the time I could cut one with ruler and rotary The small footprint of the Go Baby... really it takes up less room (with the die) than my rotary cutting equipment, so easy to tidy up I don't think it is a money pit. The time saved and accuracy gained are well worth occasionally replacing a mat, IMO. I only anticipate getting one other die so that is no issue for me. Good luck whatever your choice! |
Accuquilt cutters are like an XBox - They are expensive to purchase and you have to buy the games or in this case the dies to use with it.
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Originally Posted by JUNEC
Accuquilt cutters are like an XBox - They are expensive to purchase and you have to buy the games or in this case the dies to use with it.
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My rag die has made over a dozen rag quilts and still works like new. I don't think the dies are too expensive for the time and effort they save me. I'm thinking of getting the Vagabond die cut machine to use cutting my most used die shapes. I love playing in my sewing room with all my stuff. DH plays with his woodworking stuff and now I understand his joy with a new machine.
His last new machine set up to cut wood was over $2000 with many more accessories to buy later for it. Yes he could use a hand saw like I could use scissors to cut my fabric. NOT! LOL |
I don't know. That is an awful lot of money for a toy that you might only sometimes use.
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I got my accuquilt today I cant wait to put it to use but I just have to finish my borgela quilt first and as many times I have been ripping out on the quilt , it might take me a while.
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Originally Posted by Camping Betty
I got my accuquilt today I cant wait to put it to use but I just have to finish my borgela quilt first and as many times I have been ripping out on the quilt , it might take me a while.
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i cut enoough 2.5"squares today with my Accucuter for a twin size quilt - in about 15 minutes.
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you can use other die on the Studio http://www.thriftyideastoday.com/201...lt-studio.html
Originally Posted by clsurz
I opted for the Sizzix Big Shot Pro Westminster Edition cutter over the Accuquilt Studio one for a couple reasons...... 1) price - Accuquilt Studio is $549+ and 2) it uses only it's dies in it.
My Westminster cutter 1) price was half of the studio 2) uses ALL dies from all name brands... yes even the accuquilt one's with the exception of the jumbo and extra large accuquilt dies. I've been using most of the Accuquilt studio dies with exception of above mentioned sizes, the Go dies, Sizzix dies, Ellison, etc. I paid $280.00 for my Westminster compared to over $549 for the Studio. Another reason I went with that machine is not just to cut fabrics but also other type materials from paper, cardstock, chipboard, vinyl, etc although I have other cutters for that. It also is an embossing machine. I am however using it only for fabric right now. |
I agree...this is not a toy. its AWESOME! and I like that that it does not plug in or need a computer to use...the dies are worth it...I look at how much rulers and rotary blades cost...I hated cutting fabric now I love it and look forward to do it while watching TV. I never have to fuss with my shapes and its a breeze to sew. I am not one to waste money...and I would not want to quilt without one. totally worth it...and no waste..I have small dies shapes and cut them all once I am done a project. I can also cut a bunch of shapes for future quilts. I store them neatly in a box.
Originally Posted by JoanneS
Originally Posted by JUNEC
Accuquilt cutters are like an XBox - They are expensive to purchase and you have to buy the games or in this case the dies to use with it.
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My Go cutter is at the LQS trying to get sold. I hope someone buys it.
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Are you selling any dies? If so which ones?
Originally Posted by gale
My Go cutter is at the LQS trying to get sold. I hope someone buys it.
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If I did not have the Accuquilt than I would sometimes quilt..but since I have the Accuquilt I make a quilt every other week. If I did not have a full time job I would make even more. I started with the Go and loved it...but wanted to make some of the larger shapes and cut more at a time so I bought the Studio...I figure I have another 20 years at least to quilt so in the end the cost will be very little...I will pass it down to the next quilter in the family someday.
Originally Posted by Annz
I don't know. That is an awful lot of money for a toy that you might only sometimes use.
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I haven't yet decided if I want to get another cutter so I still have the dies (other than the value die which is with the cutter). I have no doubt that this cutter and the sizzix (which is what I want) are well worth it. I'm just not sure I'd use them enough to justify the cost and space they take up.
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our Auxiliary is making lap robes for a nursing home residents
The Accuquilt cutter is so nice. I have the 2 1/2 in strip cutter and have ordered the 5 and 6/12 in. block cutter . Hopefully we can get 120 lap robes made real soon. |
Originally Posted by bamamama
I'd love to get one but they dies are really expensive. Maybe the most used shapes...wish I had someone close by to share dies with.
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Originally Posted by The Creative Seamstress
I love my GO and do everything with it that I can to make my quilts and appliques. Sometimes the die cuts are a great starter point to make squares/triangles etc that I cut further down by hand or rotary to make particular pieces. Bottom line it saves soooo much work. As for the cost - I knew I wanted it for ever and found some really good deals on EBay. The store that I have found with some of the best deals on individual dies, die sets and GO! Machines (and almost always with extra freebies like a bottle of Best Press etc) has been the Seller/Store: QuiltingWithCricket2010. (No Affiliation - just sharing my experience for your benefit).
The sales she has sometimes as well - are just stellar! Several months ago she had EQ7 up for around $150 brand new, and specials come up with her all the time, usually a massive selection as well. When I got my GO from her - I paid $220 and got a free bottle of Best Press along with it... far cheaper than you can buy the GO almost anywhere else, so you might want to check out and see what they are offerring now. Seriously - buy the GO! it was the best investment I made to support my sewing/quilting addiction! Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all! - The Creative Seamstress |
i can make a jelly roll in 15 min including binding with mind. You can cut a kind grandmothers flower garden in about 3 hrs (est) rather than three days to a week.
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Originally Posted by Dawnmarieodya
Originally Posted by bamamama
I'd love to get one but they dies are really expensive. Maybe the most used shapes...wish I had someone close by to share dies with.
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I use my Accuquilt Studio for cutting mostly geometrics and strips. I don't do applique. My hands and back are shot and rotary cutting hurts so much after I am done I can't sew for a few days, but the Studio does so much work fast and doesn't give me pain so I love it.
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