Accuquilt vs rulers?
#52
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 216
I love cutting fabric. I find it quite relaxing and zen-like actually. It's one of the most enjoyable parts of quilting for me, with lots of building anticipation of the good time to come making the new quilt. I have no interest in any kind of 'power cutter' so can easily understand why the OP doesn't find hers a good fit for her personality and style. I'm not a food processor type person either. lol
#53
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 7,312
I have an AccuQuilt Go that set on the shelf for several years. I was about ready to get rid of it when I fell and broke my right arm, badly. Since I am right-handed, I found this really has affected how I cut and how long I can cut. My Go! has really saved me. I am able to cut pieces quickly and accurately. I especially love the strip cutters as stretching across the WOF is really tiresome to me.
#54
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
My shoulder is thanking me for the GoBIG-it used to be a session of cutting meant no sewing or LA for at least a couple days rest. I got mine on sale-yes it's expensive, but I figure that it basically isn't outrageous when you compare the cost of fabric.
I can't wait to find time to take my sack of weird scrapes and make into strips and squares.
#57
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
The GoBIG actually doesn't take much space if you fold it up and set (under a table, etc). I'm still trying to figure out best way to store the dies, though.
#58
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,402
When I first got my Go I was concerned that I made a mistake. It was hard to turn and it seemed to cut like a rotary cutter with an old blade. But then I read the directions and some QB members hints. I start by ironing my fabric with starch, then check for the direction of the fabric - it cuts better one direction over the other, and you cut multiple layers of fabric at a time. With each use it got easier to turn.
I love that I can cut a whole quilt worth of binding in one pass through. A friend and I cut out all the pieces for a King size DWR quilt in about 2 hours, that included all the prep work too. I do have the die that will cut 9 2.5 in. squares at one time and that is very nice. I could make the same pieces with the 2.5 in. strip die, but it was on sale and makes it very quick.
I love that I can cut a whole quilt worth of binding in one pass through. A friend and I cut out all the pieces for a King size DWR quilt in about 2 hours, that included all the prep work too. I do have the die that will cut 9 2.5 in. squares at one time and that is very nice. I could make the same pieces with the 2.5 in. strip die, but it was on sale and makes it very quick.
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