romanojg

check the way the grain, if you don't put the fabric down right it will distort the size when cutting, I found out the hard way, it took me a while to figure out why some blocks were right and others were off. Solved the problem

Prism99

She said that her paper cuts with the dies were off, so I don't think the issue is fabric grain.

DebraK

nice to know that you are paying attention to user groups.

earlori7

I have only had one problem with a die and I called the company and they replaced it with a new one. I love mine, but do not cut more than 4 layers at a time. Starching helps too.

celwood

If you have any problems you should call Accuquilt. I have had one for several years and tried cutting 6 layers and it got stuck. Everyone in the house tried to get the die out and could not. I called Accuquilt and they said to send it in with a check for $30. The $30 is probably for the shipping costs. I had to ship the Go in the open position...don't ask how much it cost....all I can say is I will never cut 6 layers again...LOL

DebbieG

Thank goodness I've not had a problem with mine and this is the first I've heard of a problem with the dies being off..believe me I'm going to be careful how much fabric I cut at a time and how I handle my dies!

Pat1969

Yes, I have had problems too. This probably is not a problem since your paper cuts are also wrong. But I will repeat that you need to place the lengthwise grain properly so the roller is rolling down that grain, then no stretching of the fabric. If you have a piece already cut wrong, then place a piece of paper on top of the fabric before cutting. That will keep the fabric from stretching during the cut.
I did receive a die that was made wrong. I had a problem getting them to replace it, but finally they did. They assured me that this one was correct and they had tested it. I don't know how they cannot tell that it is not right! All they have to do is measure it. And we quilters expect cuts to be EXACT! Anyway, the replacement die is not correct either. And if they are making dies in large quantities to be sold to the public, you would think they would be certain that they are the exact right size as advertised. Thank goodness that the last die I bought, which cuts 12) 2-1/2" HST, cuts exactly right. I really don't want to go through that with them again. I just have accepted a loss on the die that was wrong. It was to be used for cutting the center part of a flying geese unit. I can't understand a company that sells something which is advertised for cutting accuracy to not be accurate.
I have only bought the strip cutter and several HST and QST dies. And you know that they need to be the right size to work. If it is an applique die, then the accuracy is not necessary.
I was very disappointed with them.
Pat

stitchquick

I was think about buying studio fabric cutter now I scare to try too much money to go though all that
might well kept cut

Rhonda Lee

I have an accuquilt cutter and a lot of dies. I have really enjoyed my cutter and the dies have worked very well for me. I think there is a learning curve to using the cutter and dies. That being said, I have found the Accuquilt Co. very good to work with and the customer service has been very helpful for me. Please don't give up on your new purchase, try the things that have been said also see if you can get new dies to replace those that are not working. My advice is to start slow and cut two or three layers of fabric. Please be sure to position the fabric correctly I didn't do that to begin with and I really had a mess. That fabric went into a scrappy quilt instead of what I wanted. However, since I now position my fabric the correct way I have been very happy and I love my cutter and dies. I cut more with the cutter than my rotary cutter. It has simplified most of my cutting needs. Good luck and let me know if I can help you. PM me if you like.

chaskaquilter

I have a silver sharpie. I use that and a 1/4" ruler to mark around the blades of the die. Some times the blade is slanted from the edge of the die. This way I can see where to line the edge of my fabric up before it goes through the roller. I am probably not explaining this clearly. I have had no problems with squares, triangles, hexies or any other shapes I have.