dreamer2009

but my DH has said he would help. I got it because I wanted to cut the fabric, not ask him to help me every time. RATS.

Look at is as you are opening a new chapter in your lives together...let him break it in
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Roseysue

I did my first project with my new accuquilt GO and just LOVE it
! It reduces cutting time by 90%! yes I did say 90%! I know because, I did it.
The pieces were all cut in less than one hour and they were perfect and all the same. No variations in any of the squares or triangles. And the triangles had no dog ears because when the shapes are cut, the dog ears aren't there. So easy to match up.
Again, when cut 'by hand' you can't help have variations - it'ds only human. That is impossible using the accuquilt GO. I got mine at almost 1/2 precise. Check Amazon, these new ones are available, periodically, for low prices. You also can get dies at low prices on the accuquiltgo.com website for reduced price of dies, etc. each week.
Amazon also has dies at low prices. The applique shapes, with fusible web already on,, illiminates that intricate cutting of the shapes. Fantastic is what I say about this wonderful invention! Try it, you surely will like it!

gingerella

I love your reply !! But I would be doing a disservice to my DH if I didn't acknowledge that he is in fact, the worlds' greatest "helper of all trades" - he helps me do everything from threading needles to helping me run the mid-arm to encouraging me to broaden my horizons.

Connie in CO

OK,i just bought a Baby Go,this morning i sat it on the table folded the fabric to fit my 5" square die.Boy,i had to use a non slip grip thing so i could get the die to go in the rollers to cut.I first thought,why did i buy this thing?But with the non slip thing i finely pushed it in to start cutting.

Roseysue

In the beginning, the dies resist going thru - they do better after getting 'broken in' Also if there are too many layers of fabric, it would be more difficult. I don't know how many layers you had, but it is suggested that you start with one and go up. Don't get discouraged - you will love it before long and wonder how you did without it!
I have the GO and got the BABY for travel

carolaug

If you buy a strip cutter it cuts the border strip in mins...for me it saves time and money not having to replace the rotary blades or making errors while cutting.

carolaug

Love this!!! Was the book worth it???

MTS

I'm glad I waited and didn't run out and buy it the minute it came out (which is what I normally do) .

I think I'm going to get the Vagabound cutter from Sizzix instead. No turning, runs on power, and can use other dies from other companies. The price is certainly compatible, and, according to what I've seen around, you can cut up to 12 layers at a time.
http://www.sizzix.com/product/2313

Anyone already own this? Comments?

gingerella

I clicked on your link and can find no information on this item actually cutting fabric. I understand it will cut paper.

Is it actually for scrapbooking and not quilting? It's almost too good to be true if it cuts fabric !!!

MTS

Hi Ginger,
I'm trying to reply but it's not liking my answer. Give me a little bit to figure out what's so offensive (huh?) in my answer.