cost effectivness VS being Lazy
#42
Originally Posted by karendenice
I have a question. People keep talking about Downey quilts. What are they?
Here is a link to their website if you would like more info:
http://www.quiltsforkids.org/
#43
Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
Ok i realized that i will quilt more if the pieces are cut for me. I am doing a downy quilt and I whipped thru it last night since all the pieces were cute.
Should I buy quilt kits with cut pieces or should I invest in an accuquilt Go system?
how much do quilt kits costs and do they sell them pre cut?
Should I buy quilt kits with cut pieces or should I invest in an accuquilt Go system?
how much do quilt kits costs and do they sell them pre cut?
Those patterns usually involve a minium of cutting.
The accu-quilt go is a bit pricey but if you are making charity quilts and you think you would be using similar shapes, it would probably be worth it to you. If you have a group of quilters that you stitch with, perhaps your "group" can purchase together.
The more reasonable tool for cutting squares in my opinion is the june taylor shape cut, which others have mentioned. Gosh I find that thing fast and accurate and it really speeds up the cutting process for me.
Here is a link to their instructional video on youtube. i can't seem to get it to work on their site, but the youtube version is the same thing. Any questions about it, please ask me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pETsJf2nNQE
#44
Originally Posted by mlaceruby
I purchased and accucut studio for the same reason.
I hated the cutting part.
but now it is my favorite part!
stacking all those cut triangles and squares is wonderful!
and it is actually easier to cut 3 quilts at a time than it is to cut 1!
when everyone at a local quilt show saw my kits they encouraged me to sell them.
which is really fun because I get to touch all the fabric!
I hated the cutting part.
but now it is my favorite part!
stacking all those cut triangles and squares is wonderful!
and it is actually easier to cut 3 quilts at a time than it is to cut 1!
when everyone at a local quilt show saw my kits they encouraged me to sell them.
which is really fun because I get to touch all the fabric!
#45
you and me both! I really do not like to cut, I am always afraid I will make a wrong cut and then not have enough fabric. I have purchased pre-cut kits and that helps but it always seems to come down to cut or not to cut. :( vs. :) Good luck!
#46
Originally Posted by sewcrazygirl
your right, maybe I will save up for the cutting system. I am lazy huh? LOL I just hate cutting :(
#48
Accuquilt makes 2 cutting machines. the GO! and the studio
the GO! is available at many retailers and is what is seen at the quilt shows.I am also not impressed with this one.
But have not used it extensively or sewn a quilt cut on one.
I have a studio, much larger machine with a heavier roller,dies are much thicker. To me ,it makes better cuts that are more accurate.
Yes it was expensive and they are only available online thru Accuquilt and they don't often have sales!
But instead of spending 3 hrs cutting 1 queen size quilt I can cut 6-8.
I spend more time sewing and the sewing is more enjoyable. The fabrics are the exact size and shape they should be.
Appliques are a dream at first I always used fusible but now I just starch the fabrics, cut and sew!
and you can use trees and flowers on anything and it will look better, really spices up my borders.
My wish list is the DWR die, to use up all those tiny scraps I have!
the GO! is available at many retailers and is what is seen at the quilt shows.I am also not impressed with this one.
But have not used it extensively or sewn a quilt cut on one.
I have a studio, much larger machine with a heavier roller,dies are much thicker. To me ,it makes better cuts that are more accurate.
Yes it was expensive and they are only available online thru Accuquilt and they don't often have sales!
But instead of spending 3 hrs cutting 1 queen size quilt I can cut 6-8.
I spend more time sewing and the sewing is more enjoyable. The fabrics are the exact size and shape they should be.
Appliques are a dream at first I always used fusible but now I just starch the fabrics, cut and sew!
and you can use trees and flowers on anything and it will look better, really spices up my borders.
My wish list is the DWR die, to use up all those tiny scraps I have!
#49
I love 'almost' every aspect of quilting including the cutting. I don't buy pre-cut things because it narrows my options too much. I kind of create the quilt as I go for the most part. But I do know some people who love the Accu-quilt. But just think of how much fabric one could buy for the price of the Accu-quilt. Let us know what you decide.
#50
Have you looked on ebay at the "precut" blocks that are on auction? at times, I have gotten some good prices, it all depends on when and who is selling and bidding, but worth a look.
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