Originally Posted by romanojg

Love my scan n cut, by the way, they do have a website that allows you to design on there and then download in the correct format. It is great at cutting fabric rather its starched, or has fusible on it. I just used the fusible on the bolt from Joann's. You don't have to have a particular brand. Lots of videos on line plus on Create TV, Its sew easy tv show has been using it alot lately too. They aren't promoting it but teachers like Crafty Gemini and Angela Wolfe use it to cut different things they normally applique using the emb machine. This feature really makes applique on the emb machine go so much faster and cleaner looking. They have two different price points, both machines do the same thing, the one that is about 100 more has so much more with it that you'd pay more than 100 to buy the added items later on. You can also scan doc, pics, etc onto your pc like a regular scanner so its not just for crafters. You can even have your kids or grandkids sign thier names and have the machine cut them out and add it to a project. It will be nice yrs later to see thier handwriting when they were small.

Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer

Well, I made the plunge! In the city between Dr. appointments and walked into Michaels looking for a new Nativity for church and low and behold--the Cameo Shilloutte was on sale--for $229. Since I had not been able to find the Scan N'Cut for less than $449 on sale at Hancock's, and since there were features about the Shiloutte that made it seem very user friendly (including that you can use without the computer by using an SD card) I went with that. Figured the price was best for me since my intent is to cut for landscape quilts and some applique--not to do jelly rolls,squares, etc. I'll keep you posted!

Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer

Since I got the Cameo Monday, I've sat in the dentist's chair all Tues afternoon, went to the KC Royals World Series Game 6 (10-0 Royals!) and Wed very early dashed to my son's in Omaha to see my 3rd g-son born Tues--so tomorrow I get to play with my new toy! I'll keep you posted!

Originally Posted by retta97

I just purchased the Gemini companion which cuts not only up to 6 layers of fabric but also has a Build a block dies that will cut I think 5 different block sizes for get this $ 95.00 yes that is for all of the dies.It also has great reviews.I should have machine and dies by Sunday.If anybody is interested will let you know how it works out.I researched several different machines and the price of the dies is what convinced me. I am so excited I can not wait to get it in the mail.Does anyone on this board have one and if so do you like it?