Pics showing accuquilt "wastage" using rag die
12-20-2011, 12:12 AM
#21
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If you were to turn your fabric just a little and line up the edges with the directions of the die it would be on the straight of grain better. I think I explained that, where the waste would be straight pieces instead of slanted.
12-20-2011, 05:10 AM
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Thank you so much for the tip on the paper. It is so hard to get the threads out of the die. I take my scraps and cut them into various die shapes so I have them ready for a project that calls for that paticular size. I use the 5" die and the 2 1/2 strips the most. Great use of scraps for scrappy quilts.
12-20-2011, 05:52 AM
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I have the rag die and love it. I put piece of vellum or tissue paper on the die before the fabric. This keeps all the threads out of the die. When I hear someone complain about the fabric waste using a die cut machine I know they have never used one or seen one used correctly. I get more waste then you do though because I use layer cakes for all my rag cuts. I eliminate all fabric cutting when I can. I like sewing not cutting. Try the big 9 1/2" hex die. It's great. I cut the fabric shape in half for a different pattern. I use the 6 1/2" tumbler die a lot too. I also cut those down the middle and resew. Thanks for the pictures.
if I had layer cakes I would trim them down and then use the 1" strip in a strip quilt! why waste your money like that?
12-20-2011, 06:38 AM
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I have been thinking about the accuquilt for a couple of years but don't know anyone personally who has one and there is so much info on the web that I think I got more confused by researching. Just curious as to which model you have? All I need is even more info~ Thanks.
12-20-2011, 08:17 AM
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I have the rag die and love it. I put piece of vellum or tissue paper on the die before the fabric. This keeps all the threads out of the die. When I hear someone complain about the fabric waste using a die cut machine I know they have never used one or seen one used correctly. I get more waste then you do though because I use layer cakes for all my rag cuts. I eliminate all fabric cutting when I can. I like sewing not cutting. Try the big 9 1/2" hex die. It's great. I cut the fabric shape in half for a different pattern. I use the 6 1/2" tumbler die a lot too. I also cut those down the middle and resew. Thanks for the pictures.
12-20-2011, 09:58 AM
#29
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Last week I had a bad RA flare in my left hand, which of course is my cutting/sewing hand. Over the weekend I looked at the Accquilt stuff. I have one question for you all: I think from looking at these machines you have to turn a crank to move the fabric through. Does it turn easily - thinking of hands that are arthritic.?
12-20-2011, 10:39 AM
#30
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rag quilt die
I have the die and can't wait to use it. I want to make a quilt out of jeans and flannel for my son and I thought that die would save lots of time. After reading this I can't wait to get started but will probably have to be after the holidays. Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year everyone.
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