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    Old 11-17-2010, 08:25 PM
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    I wonder if anyone has the accuquilt go and what do they think of it? If my sources are right, I think Joann's will have it on sale Black Friday. But th dies are expensive even after you make the initial investment. Sheesh
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    Old 11-17-2010, 08:30 PM
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    I can't really see it, unless you plan to make lots and lots of quilts, but I have not tried it out, either.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 08:40 PM
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    I tried one at a quilt show yesterday. I was not impressed with it. The lady put a square in the size of the mat and when it came out the corners of the triangles were cut off. It also was a little hard to turn the handle, but I have a weak shoulder.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 09:01 PM
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    I have one & I love it. I don't have to worry about my cuts being off. I have Arthur in my hands & it sure makes it easier then the rotary cutter. I found mine on amazon for a very reasonable price.I would buy one again.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 09:19 PM
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    Do a search above and you'll find a thousand threads to read up on.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 09:19 PM
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    I love mine.. I use it all the time.. biggest downfall is that because I use it all the time, my mats get all beat up fast. So if you do get the Go! make sure you have extra mats on hand.. I love the accuracy, and the time is saves, plus it helps me make use of little scraps by using the hexagon and the 2in square dies.. ..
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    Old 11-17-2010, 09:27 PM
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    I like it. In between uses I think I spent too much and regret it and when I use it I'm suddenly very happy I have it. lol
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    Old 11-18-2010, 06:54 AM
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    im with luvtoquilt.............mats do wear out from lots of cutting and it beats time & accuracy than using rotary cutting.
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    Old 11-18-2010, 08:52 AM
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    I have the Go and will never go back to rotary cutting all my quilt pieces. I bought it directly from Accucut the day it was available and I am still using the same cutting mats. To me it is as important as my sewing machine, not a luxury toy. The handle is stiff at first but after use it is smooth and very easy to turn. I have 1/4" fabric waste around each die. Anymore waste is the user's fault. I buy the dies when I find them on sale. I haven't found any rotary cut quilt pattern I can't cut with the Go. The machine has to be lower then cutting table height, just above waist high. Any higher and you will be using your shoulder to turn it. You should only rotate your lower arm. I took my Go to a PT and had him show me the correct position for no strain as I was having hand, shoulder, neck and back problems when rotary cutting for a quilt.
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    Old 11-18-2010, 08:59 AM
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    LOVE mine!
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