DeniseP

I would love to have a rotary cutter that would not hurt my writst or shoulder. These are chronic problems that are kept under control with limited cutting and I think these tools would help me to quilt more. Does anyone have an opinion either way about them? I need help to make an informed decision and this is the best place to get it.

purplemem

use the "search" function, there are many threads on both of these.

BellaBoo

I have the Go and it's great. It has saved my hands and shoulder from cutting pain.

Prism99

If that's the cutter that is supposed to cut strips for you, it has gotten really bad reviews. It is not sufficiently accurate for quilting purposes.

I have the Go! and really like it.

For strips, a much less expensive option than the Go! is a Shape Cut mat but it does require using a rotary cutter.

Have you tried a Martelli rotary cutter? It keeps the wrist in a neutral position so is easier for some people to use.

BellaBoo

The new Go Baby is less expensive and will cut strips.

plainpat

Another vote for the Go cutter.Haven't seen/used the Baby, so have no info to offer.Never looked at the Simplicity...just be sure to read reviews on any cutter you consider.

chiaraquilts

I love my accuquilt- I have had carpal tunnel problems in both hands and it is a huge help!

AliKat

As far as cutting goes ... I love my accuquilt. I only have to have one slight pressure point and I can cut easily. No problems with my arthritis.

Several friends also love the Martelli rotary cutter.

ali

yolanda

I only have experience with the Accuquilt studio cutter. I bought it after getting tendonitas in my 'cutting arm' - I was cutting layers of denim & flannel for rag quilts. I since have had shoulder surgery and all is pretty much corrected but still can only rotary cut a tiny bit at a time. The Accuquilt has saved me tons of pain and discomfort - I LOVE it. I would not be able to cut as much without it. I can roll the dies through the machine all day long with no problem.

bakermom

I've used both. While the Simplicity strip cutter works OK, I was really not impressed. I felt I could do better with my rotary cutter. Accuquilt was great but I don't know if it would be worth the cost just for strips. Now the less expensive BabyGo, I might do it. I tried them both out because I have carpel tunnel, tendonitis etc. so anything repetitive causes problems for me. While the accuquilt was definately the easiest on my wrist, it did give me a sore shoulder. Oh well.