Should I buy an accuquilt go?
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I purchased my GO a few months ago and I admit, I haven't been able to use it for life's events kept coming up. Well, the cost of the dies was a deterrent, but I decided to focus on the strip dies and only get the ones I tend to use alot (2 1/2 and 1 1/2) I can cut strips or squares or diamonds. I was interested in this for I can't cut (nor draw and probably not walk in a) straight line to save my soul
. I am hoping to cut down on wonky shaped cuts .
Anyway, my suggestion regarding the dies- think of the ones you will use alot and could produce multiple shapes.and purchase them as you need them- no need to start of library then use them. KWIM?
As for the cranking issue- I have not tried mine yet, but don't put alot of fabric on it. Yes, they say you can put 4-5 layers (I think) but 1-2 layers may be better/easier for you. My dh says when I quilt - he feels like he's divorced (he prefers to watch TV and our house space does not permit us to do our hobbies in the same room) so perhaps I will ask him to crank the strips out....
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Anyway, my suggestion regarding the dies- think of the ones you will use alot and could produce multiple shapes.and purchase them as you need them- no need to start of library then use them. KWIM?
As for the cranking issue- I have not tried mine yet, but don't put alot of fabric on it. Yes, they say you can put 4-5 layers (I think) but 1-2 layers may be better/easier for you. My dh says when I quilt - he feels like he's divorced (he prefers to watch TV and our house space does not permit us to do our hobbies in the same room) so perhaps I will ask him to crank the strips out....
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I would also not be without...but don't go buying every die...think of which ones you will really use...I have all of the starter block sets and really do not use them...I use the tumblers, drunkard path. can't wait to try the windy ways...I just got it...and also the double wedding ring.
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I have the Go & it came with a starter die. I also bought the 6 1/2" Tumbler die. I don't use it as much as I thought that I would. I do want to get the 2 1/2" strip die, but the dies are so expensive and I'd also need to get a larger mat.
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All of your replies are just great and has helped me. I am going to talk to my Physical therapist and in the mean time maybe lay off the cutting and see if I can improve. I guess I could go back to cutting other items like aprons and purses and pot holders. These would be using my left hand and shoulder. This board is just great and thanks so much for the input.
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I purchased my GO a few months ago and I admit, I haven't been able to use it for life's events kept coming up. Well, the cost of the dies was a deterrent, but I decided to focus on the strip dies and only get the ones I tend to use alot (2 1/2 and 1 1/2) I can cut strips or squares or diamonds. I was interested in this for I can't cut (nor draw and probably not walk in a) straight line to save my soul
. I am hoping to cut down on wonky shaped cuts .
Anyway, my suggestion regarding the dies- think of the ones you will use alot and could produce multiple shapes.and purchase them as you need them- no need to start of library then use them. KWIM?
As for the cranking issue- I have not tried mine yet, but don't put alot of fabric on it. Yes, they say you can put 4-5 layers (I think) but 1-2 layers may be better/easier for you. My dh says when I quilt - he feels like he's divorced (he prefers to watch TV and our house space does not permit us to do our hobbies in the same room) so perhaps I will ask him to crank the strips out....
![Stick Out Tongue](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/tongue.png)
Anyway, my suggestion regarding the dies- think of the ones you will use alot and could produce multiple shapes.and purchase them as you need them- no need to start of library then use them. KWIM?
As for the cranking issue- I have not tried mine yet, but don't put alot of fabric on it. Yes, they say you can put 4-5 layers (I think) but 1-2 layers may be better/easier for you. My dh says when I quilt - he feels like he's divorced (he prefers to watch TV and our house space does not permit us to do our hobbies in the same room) so perhaps I will ask him to crank the strips out....
Kif
PS the few times I have used my Go! I put 4 or less fabric layers, and it cranked it out just fine...I know it says can do up to 6 layers, but I won't ever do that many...
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
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Have hand, wrist, arm,shoulder problems (depends upon the day!). Went to try a Go. No way would that cranking help. And then discovered the prices of dies, mats,etc.
Found a cutter (Martellie) that lets you grasp it on the cutter head and that helps with the shoulder and arm problems. On bad days I just go owie, owie, owie as I go down the strip!
Found a cutter (Martellie) that lets you grasp it on the cutter head and that helps with the shoulder and arm problems. On bad days I just go owie, owie, owie as I go down the strip!
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