Cutting Machines?
#21
I am not familiar with the silhouette, have you cut an entire quilt with this? What is the fabric prep that you mentioned/ I am wanting to make a double wedding ring quilt, lots of curved small pieces, I was thinking if I could scan a number of the small pieces onto an 8 1/2 x 11 that I could cut multiple pieces at a time. Do you think that is feasible?
I have the Silhouette CAMEO and love it for cutting fabric. The key to getting consistent results is fabric prep with TerialMagic. I find the Silhouette more versatile because it supports SVG files that you can get from different pattern designers - or make your own. A few others also support SVG - the Janome artistic edge does. Let me know if you have any specific questions, I've cut a ton of applique pieces on the cameo.
#23
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Accuquilt dies are expensivetiny threads imbedded in the pads., they distort the true fabic grain, and quickly get dull enough to leave small threads imbedded in the grain. Most of all they are a terrible waste of fabric. Really prefer strip cutting with rotary cutter, however I want to make a double wedding ring, and the thoughts of hand cutting are mind boggling. I possess the seewing skills, just not up to that much curved cutting and small pieces. I even purchased the acrylic templates.
#24
Just a suggestion, but why don't you try Eleanor Burns [h=1]Quilt In A Day EB-1298 Eleanor Burns Pattern, Nouveau Wedding Ring Quilt[/h]there's even a video on how to make it....I have everything to make her quilt...I will admit I did buy her template rulers for this one....
Accuquilt dies are expensivetiny threads imbedded in the pads., they distort the true fabic grain, and quickly get dull enough to leave small threads imbedded in the grain. Most of all they are a terrible waste of fabric. Really prefer strip cutting with rotary cutter, however I want to make a double wedding ring, and the thoughts of hand cutting are mind boggling. I possess the seewing skills, just not up to that much curved cutting and small pieces. I even purchased the acrylic templates.
#25
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 619
Interesting, a few months ago I bought the brother scan n cut as a joint gift for my local daughter & granddaughters, my daughter is big into scrap booking t& the girls into crafts/school projects & I thought I would use it for quilting. since I am much more into sewing shapes, not applique I quickly realized I wouldn't use it much. which was fine with my daughter & granddaughters, they are getting major use from it, but at least I know where it is if I should need it.
Then, a local quilt shop recently started carrying the Sizzix with a huge introductory discount, and Jenny Doan, my idol, has partnered with Sizzix to make dies for her projects! So exciting, I gave the information to my own Santa who took the hint (I told him otherwise he would have to spend 2 days at the mall shopping for me). I opened it today, have 2 basic Jenny Doan dies, we set it up & I think my husband played with it more, LOL. So far I'm impressed & have 2 quilts in mind already. Accuquilt dies can also be used with it.
Then, a local quilt shop recently started carrying the Sizzix with a huge introductory discount, and Jenny Doan, my idol, has partnered with Sizzix to make dies for her projects! So exciting, I gave the information to my own Santa who took the hint (I told him otherwise he would have to spend 2 days at the mall shopping for me). I opened it today, have 2 basic Jenny Doan dies, we set it up & I think my husband played with it more, LOL. So far I'm impressed & have 2 quilts in mind already. Accuquilt dies can also be used with it.
#26
Accuquilt and Sizzix are well-known but there are more expensive models. In respect to Silhouette, there is a learning curve involved. I would practice on muslin beforehand. The Silhouette School is the best resource for new users.
#27
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
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Marie - have fun with your Sizzix...what model did you get? I have one along with my GO....found it after I bought GO....it is much easier to crank! I know onebyone's dh replaced bearings on GO...I don't have a dh to do that for me and I'm not mechanically inclined.....enjoy your new toy....I love that Jenny has allowed Sizzix to produce dies for her templates....I think she even sells at the store in Hamilton...
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#28
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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Marie - have fun with your Sizzix...what model did you get? I have one along with my GO....found it after I bought GO....it is much easier to crank! I know onebyone's dh replaced bearings on GO...I don't have a dh to do that for me and I'm not mechanically inclined.....enjoy your new toy....I love that Jenny has allowed Sizzix to produce dies for her templates....I think she even sells at the store in Hamilton...
My motto is "if Jenny Doan does it" it has to be good, lol, on my bucket list is a trip to Hamilton Mo, maybe in 2017.
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