mswings

I am slowly trying to get most of the strip cutters, as I can cut many shapes from them. I have the 8"block, the school house, some triangles, the chisel, 1 3/4, 2 1/2, 3, and 5 inch strip dies. I've only used the school house die for a table runner and the 2 1/2 strips for sashings and borders. I used the 1 3/4 for tree trunks and one of the triangles for the tree tops. I embroidered the couples name and the date their home was established. It really turned out cute.

plainpat

Do you find the chisel worth buying.Another poster said after buying it, she could cut the ends off of cut strips for same thing?

magpiefeather

[quote=plainpat]Do you find the chisel worth buying.Another poster said after buying it, she could cut the ends off of cut strips for same thing?


I got the chisel very cheap from eBay and thought later I should learn what I can do with strips after I saw Alex and Ricky turning the strip sideways (45 degree angle).

But that is why I am seeking out people that have one....and thanks for the great tips so far!

magpiefeather

I see the take 5 is on sale right now....hmmmmm wonder if I should get that. I wondered about the 12 inch block set too. I just ordered one heart! I like the alphabets but wow they are pricey so not right now!

dmyers

the take five is fun and fast. i wanted the alphabets too but bought the cricut to cut my letters, you can change sizes from 1/2" to 5 1/2" you do it the same as the studio iron on the wonder under and applique. i wanted to spend my money on dies i use all the time and i don't want to store all the letters.

magpiefeather

As I go along I'm getting a better picture and I'm OK so far with what I got. The take five is currently popular but the sizes it cuts would always be usable.
Trying not to be overwhelmed with it and just have fun. After the weekend I'll set it up hopefully and try it out. I wondered did any of you color your blades silver?

dmyers

i outline less than 1/4" around the blade, just to know where to line my fabric straight. i use a silver sharpie, it doesn't rub off on the fabric. you could join the yahoo group and see videos to help with using your dies and you can see what others have done using their dies also. enjoy!

mswings

Pat I got the chisel on sale before I bought the strip cutters. I think you would be able to use the strip cutters for many other shapes. But I don't think they have strip cutters in every size. I don't mind trimming the strip into another shape as long as I only have to trim once, ie. one edge to make the chisel shape. I fiqure I can make squares from the strip cutters I have.

plainpat

Thanks. I don't have many dies yet....what came with it, the 2 1/2" strip & 3 1/2" & 4 1/2" HSTs.I want to see what I can do with what I have.Don't want to buy dies that are used once or twice. Too $$ for that..

BizyStitches

I have the Accuquilt GO cutter also, my first favorite was the larger tumbler die, and my second favorite was the chisel die. Loved both of these. I have several of the die as well as some applique dies. Love the machine.