Lena1952

The quilt shop where I worked bought one and we only used it for cutting out shapes for machine applique. The Shop did one Quilt Along where we used the AccuCut. When the owner retired she gifted the cutter and all the dies to me for Comfort quilts. I used it once and decided it wasn't for me. Then again, like others, I don't have a dedicated space to have it set up and I love my Shape Cut and Stripology rulers.I can see where it might be good for someone with hand issues. I had one woman in a class that just didn't have the strength to hold the ruler securely and cut. I recommended an AccuCut to her and she told me she bought one and her husband cuts the fabric, enabling her to sew.

Rhonda K

I have the Go Electric and a Baby that I use often. Our LQS had monthly classes with a fabulous instructor.We were taught with the original dies for a 12 inch block and then how the Qubes work. The "shapes" concept makes it easy to re-size blocks. We were taught how to place fabrics on the dies so there was very little waste when cutting.

The strip dies make easy work when you want flange binding or bias binding. The applique dies are fun as there are machine embroidery designs available to compliment them. Fun Stuff!

wesing

I like the idea of the cutter, but when I sewed QOV in my guy quilter group, all the kits were made with a cutting system and I didn’t like the accuracy of the cuts. I don’t know if the plates were worn out, the user tried to put too many pieces on one cut, or it was just inaccurate to begin with, but I never got used to the pieces and much preferred doing my own cutting.

I can definitely see where it would be a good option for someone with compromised hand strength or vision issues, but I’m not there yet.

The space is a whole other issue. You mention limited space, and if the cutter is not set up and ready to use, I would be unlikely to set up and take down every time I wanted to use it , unless I knew I could cut out a whole quilt in one go. Even then I would probably prefer my own cutting. It’s definitely a lot to think about. I’m sure there is a bit of emotion with it also since the cutter belonged to your mom. The correct answer may be “Later,” but you still have to store it in the meantime. I wish I were more help.

Mkotch

I have a Go Baby that I got when my eyes seemed to prevent me from accurately cutting. I used it to make a Hunter's Star quilt, but after that I just have learned to cut a little more slowly to achieve accuracy. I don't have a lot of room to keep it out, so I don't think I've used it in a few years. I think it would be great to make an intricately pieced quilt, but the dyes are so expensive that I never add to my collection.

Daren P

Thank you all for your input! Very enlightening. Now that I think about it, it was probably very helpful to my mother who has problems with both arthritis in her hands and vision loss. I saw one commenter posted "Later" as an option to consider. I think that is probably where I've landed after all is said and done. The cutter is currently in storage but easily accessible when I acquire the space to use it regularly. I can always try it. If it isn't practical I can sell or donate it and purchase another Go Me.

This is indicative of something I hear again and again in the quilting world.........There are no right or wrong answers; it's all about what works for you individually.