ScanNCut / Sizzix/ Accucut ?? We have a winner
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ScanNCut / Sizzix/ Accucut ?? We have a winner
Hubby said I could get a fabric cutter for Mother's Day. Budget $500.
After three days of researching here (thank you so much) and on YouTube this is how I made my decision (all prices are Amazon they were lowest).
Brother Scanncut ($399): The big plus to the ScannCut is no dies needed. I like the rolling machines that do not need starch to use but with this computer system has 600 built in designs and the ability to scan in anything. A huge plus for me because I design scrapbook kits and already access have 500 digital kits. But I can't cut strips. And I cut a lot of strips. The main reason I wanted a cutter is to not have to cut strips (I lopped off part of my index finger with a rottery cutter and had several stitches.)
Sizzix Big Shot Pro($389): I love the Sizzix Big Shot Pro for quilters (looks amazing!). Its big and bulky but I wouldn't mind. But with this budget I only have $120 left over for dies and could only get a 2.5 and square die. ($90).
Accuquilt ($219) I originally wanted the Accuquilt but the dies and system are just too much compared to Sizzix. Once I reaslise Sizzix can use Accuquilt and other dies Sizzix won out.
Sizzix Big Shot ($72): Since the Big Shot is such a super low price (compared to Accuquilt) I can get the dies for 2.5 inch, squares, rectangles, flowers, birds and more. But I am limited to 6" width. But it is great for cutting strips. (Kudos to Sizzix for keeping the price low enough to draw us in because I will be buying HST and other dies in the future)
Was it obvious to you? It took me a while the light bulb to go on.
……drum roll……...
I'm getting Both ScannCut for appliqué and Sizzix Big Shot for strip quilting. OK, I'm at $580 but I have some egg money I can throw in. But I will have no limit to the appliqués I can make!
I just can't bring myself to pay $15 to $40 for dies like flower and butterflies I might only use once. (And I have all this digital art I can use)
If I had a bigger budget I would get the Big Shot Pro and ScanNCut. But I am very grateful I can get two machines. Thank you hubby.
So what are using and how did you decide?
After three days of researching here (thank you so much) and on YouTube this is how I made my decision (all prices are Amazon they were lowest).
Brother Scanncut ($399): The big plus to the ScannCut is no dies needed. I like the rolling machines that do not need starch to use but with this computer system has 600 built in designs and the ability to scan in anything. A huge plus for me because I design scrapbook kits and already access have 500 digital kits. But I can't cut strips. And I cut a lot of strips. The main reason I wanted a cutter is to not have to cut strips (I lopped off part of my index finger with a rottery cutter and had several stitches.)
Sizzix Big Shot Pro($389): I love the Sizzix Big Shot Pro for quilters (looks amazing!). Its big and bulky but I wouldn't mind. But with this budget I only have $120 left over for dies and could only get a 2.5 and square die. ($90).
Accuquilt ($219) I originally wanted the Accuquilt but the dies and system are just too much compared to Sizzix. Once I reaslise Sizzix can use Accuquilt and other dies Sizzix won out.
Sizzix Big Shot ($72): Since the Big Shot is such a super low price (compared to Accuquilt) I can get the dies for 2.5 inch, squares, rectangles, flowers, birds and more. But I am limited to 6" width. But it is great for cutting strips. (Kudos to Sizzix for keeping the price low enough to draw us in because I will be buying HST and other dies in the future)
Was it obvious to you? It took me a while the light bulb to go on.
……drum roll……...
I'm getting Both ScannCut for appliqué and Sizzix Big Shot for strip quilting. OK, I'm at $580 but I have some egg money I can throw in. But I will have no limit to the appliqués I can make!
I just can't bring myself to pay $15 to $40 for dies like flower and butterflies I might only use once. (And I have all this digital art I can use)
If I had a bigger budget I would get the Big Shot Pro and ScanNCut. But I am very grateful I can get two machines. Thank you hubby.
So what are using and how did you decide?
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I am glad you found a combination that will work for you.
I recently bought a second hand Accuquilt with 3 strip dies and 3 shape dies plus two cutting mats for $300.00.
I am very happy with my purchase. It fit my budget and I have already cut out one quilt top using the 3.5 inch strip die.
I recently bought a second hand Accuquilt with 3 strip dies and 3 shape dies plus two cutting mats for $300.00.
I am very happy with my purchase. It fit my budget and I have already cut out one quilt top using the 3.5 inch strip die.
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That was a great comparison. It will be very helpful to those considering one of those machines. I like the way you listed what you wanted and then got two..atta girl! Keep us updated what the learning curve is on each as you never know I may suddenly feel the need to purchase one..
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I have both, but there is more potential in the scanncut than the sizzix or accuquilt. I have a sizzix big shot and hardly touch it. Now that I have scanncut for piecing and applique I don't really see the need for sizzix as I don't use it for strips. I do have a rag quilt die for my sizzix big shot I will use somewhere down the line. My sizzix has been a dust collector, luckily I used gift cards to get it
#5
Congrats!! I love my Big Shot (I have both sizes). I bought the Scan n cut but it wasn't right for me so I returned it. I know a lot of people who love theirs though. Mine was not fussy cutting accurately but I don't think it's a super common issue. But that was the reason I bought it so back it went.
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The scan-n-cut really tempts me because I'm not just a quilter, I'm a crafter in general and it seems like a more flexible tool. I like cutting fabric with my rotary cutter so cutting simple shapes wouldn't be a priority for me, I want it more for making things like stencils and complex applique pieces.
But for now I have a good sized light box and a bunch of Xacto blades so for the amount of that sort of work I do I think I'm well set.
But for now I have a good sized light box and a bunch of Xacto blades so for the amount of that sort of work I do I think I'm well set.
#8
Another brand to consider is the Fiskar Fuse. It has a 12" width. It accommodates many brands of dies, including the accuquilt dies, and the bigz dies. Also Spellbinders and Sizzix dies.
They're often on sale at Jo-ann's for $99.
The Fiskar dies are worthless. Don't waste your money on those. But the machine itself is wonderful. I love the 12" width, which accommodates the larger scrapbook papers.
They're often on sale at Jo-ann's for $99.
The Fiskar dies are worthless. Don't waste your money on those. But the machine itself is wonderful. I love the 12" width, which accommodates the larger scrapbook papers.
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