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01-01-2011, 10:06 AM

#11

amma

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If DH can help with the design process on the computer, then maybe go with the Go? You might be able to pick up a used copy of EQ7 on ebay at a later time :wink: :D:D:D

01-01-2011, 10:16 AM

#12

Japonica

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Candace

The Simplicity Fabric Strip cutter has received terrible reviews here. Do a search using the search feature above...maybe that will help with your decision.

Bought it...returned it. I HATED it!!!!!! Since then, I have properly learned to use my rotary cutter and prefer that!!!!

01-01-2011, 10:23 AM

#13

BellaBoo

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I have the Go and EQ7 and either one would be a great choice. The Simplicity Bias machine is a great machine and it's the only way I make binding now, but the strip cutter is hard to operate for straight quilt cuts. It's great for stripping fabric for rugs and other projects when the strips don't have to be perfect.

01-01-2011, 10:26 AM

#14

glenda5253

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My personal preference would be the EQ7, but you have to make that decision for how YOU quilt. Happy New Year everyone!

01-01-2011, 10:28 AM

#15

gollytwo

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I think I'd use it for fabric and books.
If I had to choose - I'd go for the Accuquilt.

01-01-2011, 10:29 AM

#16

tjradj

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For me, I'd be spending on the most fabric I could get that I loved, then make it into a quilt just for Me, me me. Bwahahaha

01-01-2011, 11:13 AM

#17

JulieM

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I have a quiltcut2 and love it.
JulieM

01-01-2011, 11:22 AM

#18

dream56

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If you cannot afford the dies for the accuquilt - will it be worth it.
At least the eq7 - it does give you the paper templates you need to cut your quilts out. Along with the yardage and the abilility to scan in your own fabrics and test drive the outlook of your quilt.
Just some thoughts.

01-01-2011, 11:25 AM

#19

scowlkat

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I would go with EQ7 if you are like me and have lots of money already invested in rulers (I think I have one of almost everything, lol)! I love EQ7. Have a friend with an AccuQuilt Go and although it's nice, I can accomplish the cutting without it and without the expense.

01-01-2011, 11:33 AM

#20

peaceandjoy

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Love the Accuquilt True, dies are not inexpensive, ranging from $20 to $70 - but once you have them, they last pretty much forever (mats have to be replaced periodically, they range from $5 - $13).

Cutting is so much faster and accurate. Strip dies can be used to cut squares, diamonds and parallelograms (sp?). Triangle dies have dog ears trimmed off - probably my favorite feature.

I thought I wanted EQ7, but after thinking about the learning curve and how much I'd really use it, I decided against it. Well, for now...