I want to buy a new dye cutting machine. Which one?
12-21-2011, 07:31 AM
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I almost bought after Thanksgiving. They had some great sales at the accuquilt site. I like how easy it is to use and how fast it cuts but for me the drawback is how expensive each die is and how many dies I'd probably wind up buying.
I have a friend who has a Go and the studio with a variety of dies so I use hers until I bent her tray on the studio when I was too busy talking. I gave her the money to replace it but still now I'm afraid I'll mess something else up when I'm not paying attention.
I've heard the Big Shot Pro from Sixxiz (sp?) is pretty good and will use the Accuquilt dies-but don't quote me on that just something I've heard.
I have a friend who has a Go and the studio with a variety of dies so I use hers until I bent her tray on the studio when I was too busy talking. I gave her the money to replace it but still now I'm afraid I'll mess something else up when I'm not paying attention.
I've heard the Big Shot Pro from Sixxiz (sp?) is pretty good and will use the Accuquilt dies-but don't quote me on that just something I've heard.
12-22-2011, 06:42 AM
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You are all so kind to help me. Now I have some info on the different models. I am saving my money so I can buy one in the spring. Thank you so much. Jeanne
12-22-2011, 06:50 AM
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I have the Go! Baby. I decided on that one because I like smaller quilt blocks so the regular was overkill for me. The Baby is geared toward applique and 8" blocks. I got a sweet deal from accuquilt that included the cutter, tote, 2 1/2" strip, basic set, and hearts along with 3 mats for $200. Not sure if this deal is still running though.
I just got it so the only thing I have made so far are cute fabric gift tags that Ebony Love shows us how to make on you-tube. So cute!
I just got it so the only thing I have made so far are cute fabric gift tags that Ebony Love shows us how to make on you-tube. So cute!
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12-22-2011, 06:57 AM
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Go to youtube.com and look at videos of the brands. I bought an accuquilt Studio and like it a lot. Yes they are expensive, I needed something to help because I have bad hands. I bought a 2 1/2" strip and want a 1 1/2 inch one, also bought a set for the 12" block, which has a lot of usable dies in it. Then, hearts, circles, hexes, dresden plate and the tumbler. There are so many for the go and studio you couldn't probably buy them all. You can now use the dies of the go in the Studio with an adapter. Good luck.
12-22-2011, 07:29 AM
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I just bought the Go Baby and some dies and some cutting mats at a great price on ebay
there are some bundles that are priced better than anywhere I have seen and I have been
looking for some time now.... Merry Christmas to me LOL
there are some bundles that are priced better than anywhere I have seen and I have been
looking for some time now.... Merry Christmas to me LOL
12-22-2011, 08:00 AM
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wow..I got confused...wondering how you cut DYE other than with water...ok..so DIE cutter...
I have several, ALL are from Ellison/Sizzix and I use their dies and Accucut/quilt dies. Knowing what dies YOU need is only something YOU can answer. Are you wanting to use the cutter for making applique shapes, or do you want to make cookie cutter quilts using the block pieces? I have both, strips, blocks, shapes, you name it...I use shapes the most as I help some elderly folks out so they can make MORE quilts faster!
What Dies I can not get at wholesale, I mainly get from Joann.com! I watch for the 40% and Free shipping..close enough to wholesale for me!
Forgot to mention if you want to watch all the cutters being tested, check out the website ihaveanotion.com!
I have several, ALL are from Ellison/Sizzix and I use their dies and Accucut/quilt dies. Knowing what dies YOU need is only something YOU can answer. Are you wanting to use the cutter for making applique shapes, or do you want to make cookie cutter quilts using the block pieces? I have both, strips, blocks, shapes, you name it...I use shapes the most as I help some elderly folks out so they can make MORE quilts faster!
What Dies I can not get at wholesale, I mainly get from Joann.com! I watch for the 40% and Free shipping..close enough to wholesale for me!
Forgot to mention if you want to watch all the cutters being tested, check out the website ihaveanotion.com!
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12-22-2011, 11:17 AM
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12-22-2011, 11:14 PM
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Me too. I love my GO and these two are my favorite dies also. I'm planning on getting some of the dies I can use for applique too. I have the Sizzix too but I like my GO best.
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