Go! or EQ7?
#21
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Another faster cutting option is the Altos cutting system. It cuts really accurately and makes squaring and lining up a breeze. Now my DH does most of my cutting so it's even easier! You need to view their website to see how it works. And no additional cost of buying dies.
#22
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Location: South Puget Sound, Wa. State
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I'd go for a GO!! as JoAnns has them onsale for cheap compared to what I paid for mine. The dies, well, Just look around and get the ones you think you might be needing. I use the 2 1/2 strip cutter, 5inch charm square and a few others...besides, this give hubby a thing to buy you for every event...a new die!
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#25
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Location: Connecticut
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I have enjoyed this discussion and may put put both on my wish list. My mother and I both quilt. She has severe arthritis and I seem to be following in her shoes..LOL. We both might benefit from one of the Aququilt products (Go maybe) She also designs her own quilts but I am not sure she is ready to learn another computer program. What frustrates me about the Go! is the need for dies... They are quite dear...
#26
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I am so glad that I asked here! Eleanor Burns' site sells EQ with an unadvertised $50 Internet rebate and I wouldn't have known to look there without y'all. I have found a site that sells the Go! With a basic set of dies for $199 but I also know a local shop that has the same deal once in a while and will allow me my 15% teacher discount even on Accuquilt products and sale items!
So basically, if I can be patient (not my strong suit!) I can get one from DH for a late birthday present and the other for myself once my late start class starts paying!
Yaaay! Thank you all for your help, insight, and birthday hugs & wishes!
So basically, if I can be patient (not my strong suit!) I can get one from DH for a late birthday present and the other for myself once my late start class starts paying!
Yaaay! Thank you all for your help, insight, and birthday hugs & wishes!
#27
Another faster cutting option is the Altos cutting system. It cuts really accurately and makes squaring and lining up a breeze. Now my DH does most of my cutting so it's even easier! You need to view their website to see how it works. And no additional cost of buying dies.
I tried the Go but with my arthritis it was too hard to turn the crank. Using it would hurt too much and then add the cost of the dies???
I do have EQ6 and would love to get the newer one but at the time the upgrade was more than I was willing to spend. One of my best quilting buddies has EQ4 and is still loving it. She bought her EQ from a quilter that was getting a newer version of EQ
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#28
I have both the Go and the EQ 7 I have never really learned how to use the EQ even though I bough 5, 6 & 7. I love the GO but you do have to buy the dies. I bought the strip ones first and have others now but the strip is what I use the most of.
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