Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
So  do you know some one who owns cutters with dies? >

So do you know some one who owns cutters with dies?

So do you know some one who owns cutters with dies?

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-02-2014, 05:19 AM
  #31  
Senior Member
 
chaskaquilter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Chaska MN
Posts: 353
Default

I love my GO. made a Storm at Sea which went together like a charm. I don't think these cutters are a flop. Also made a tumbler quilt and getting ready to cut a grandson's quilt that has a kazillion 2 inch squares in it.
chaskaquilter is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 05:25 AM
  #32  
Super Member
 
katesnanna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 3,453
Default

I have an Accuquilt Go and 18 dies. I haven't used it much but intend to remedy that this year. My BFF used it and thought it was great. I will be using it for my next new project. As someone else said if you ask the ladies here you will see they aren't a flop. I have used mine to cut some left over fabrics into squares and rectangles. I've cut hexagons ready for a quilt and sashing for a quilt. I found very little wastage - no more than an eighth of an inch to one quarter inch. These I save for a friend who makes dog beds for the RSPCA. Nothing get wasted.
katesnanna is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 06:01 AM
  #33  
Power Poster
 
BellaBoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Front row
Posts: 14,646
Default

I have the Go and probably about 80 or so dies. I haven't found a pieced quilt pattern I can't cut with the Go. I may have to go a little bigger or smaller on the block size though. It saves me a lot of time and no miss cuts. I have very little waste, not enough to save from most cuttings.
BellaBoo is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 06:15 AM
  #34  
Junior Member
 
Gretchen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Cleveland OH
Posts: 212
Default

I have the Accuquilt Go and Love it!!! I went through my closet and pulled out old jeans and used the three of the rag quilt dies and blew through that pile! Now just need to sew them together!
Gretchen is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 06:20 AM
  #35  
Senior Member
 
aeble's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mississauga, ON Canada
Posts: 535
Default

I have issues with rotary cutting, so my AccuQuilt Studio is what keeps me quilting. I have great accuracy using it and as a relatively new quilter, I'm able to do curved seams like a pro. I have no fear of sewing an apple core quilt or a drunkards path quilt because I know the pieces are cutting right. I also have a full alphabet and can very easily appliqué someone's name on to the quilt.

I also used one of my appliqué dies to save a shirt my daughter ripped a hole in by doing a reverse appliqué. The die did the cut out beautifully and it looked very intentional for Canada Day (red shirt that we added a white maple leaf to).

I use it for paper crafts to. I can make really cool boxes to put charms in out of scrapbook paper. And I can make really nice tags for gifts too.
aeble is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 06:34 AM
  #36  
Power Poster
 
BellaBoo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Front row
Posts: 14,646
Default

Many think cutting paper will dull the blades. I use the hex die to cut papers from lightweight card stock for guild members that do English paper piecing. I haven't noticed any dulling of the blade at all. It still cuts fabric hexes as good as new.
BellaBoo is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 06:36 AM
  #37  
Swap Hosts
 
Krystyna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 8,814
Default

I have a Go! and love it. No flop for me!
Krystyna is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 07:26 AM
  #38  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 402
Default

I have a BFF that is getting a computerized cutter for her Christmas present. Supposedly it is hooked up to the computer and any shape on the computer can be cut on the cutter. I'll see that first! She is so excited she can't stand herself either! But when the dealer (a guild member) calls to say she is delivering it my BFF is going to call me so we can both see how it works. I must admit I am getting a little excited to see it also.
Grammahunt is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 08:31 AM
  #39  
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Lawrenceville, GA
Posts: 30
Default

Saw this advertised and am looking forward to hearing reviews on this electronic cuter before investing in a manual one. As I recall the price was reasonable compared to the manual cutters as you didn't need to purchase dies.

Last edited by AnnaPf; 01-02-2014 at 08:33 AM.
AnnaPf is offline  
Old 01-02-2014, 08:55 AM
  #40  
pw6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tx
Posts: 495
Default

yes I have many dies and own the studio die cutter by Accquilt
pw6 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
manley
Main
61
09-06-2011 08:00 AM
craftybear
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
8
07-20-2011 04:40 PM
tabsmonsters
Pictures
17
03-07-2011 06:13 AM
aorlflood
Main
12
10-19-2010 06:10 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter