Great video on comparing the different cutters from AccuQuilt. I got the Ready, Set Go Cutter a year ago when it was on sale and it has been a live saver for me. I have arthritis in my hands also but it doesn't seem to bother me to use the crank on the machine. The system is expensive, yes! But without it I would have to give up quilting and that's not happening yet. I will say that buying the dies are addictive though. lol.
Go me does squares and triangles I have many dies for mine, I have the little girl and boy Sam. I just need to use them. You get many dies that work for it.
Regarding the Studio cutter: First of all, the reason they say not to cut more layers of minky is because the fabric is so stretchy and it won’t cut properly. Attempting more layers will not damage your die or the cutter. Second, you can cut ten layers of cotton all day long! There has never been a recommendation of only eight layers. And lastly, you have the die going in the wrong direction of the grain and you’re supposed to angle the die slightly so one corner goes in first and it will be much easier.
More layers than 6 could,potentially ruin your machine. Please stick with what the company says and,don’t,take a chance on ruining your machine and/or dies. Thicker fabrics take less layers - life wool, felt, craft foam, card stock, etc. yes, I’ve cut card stick with no problems for appliqué pieces to trace onto fabric.
Great video on comparing the different cutters from AccuQuilt. I got the Ready, Set Go Cutter a year ago when it was on sale and it has been a live saver for me. I have arthritis in my hands also but it doesn't seem to bother me to use the crank on the machine. The system is expensive, yes! But without it I would have to give up quilting and that's not happening yet. I will say that buying the dies are addictive though. lol.
Thank you for the video. I've been curious about these. I missed the sale 😢. Maybe another one will come soon 😊
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I have an original studio die cutter, I’ve had it for 15 years and use it all the time
There is a strip die that will fit the go me/go baby. It’s the 2-1/2” strip die. I think the multi-strip die will fit it too
I’ve got the GO and love it when I got mine never got the book hopefully you can just buy the book
Go me does squares and triangles I have many dies for mine, I have the little girl and boy Sam. I just need to use them. You get many dies that work for it.
The square is not straight on the mat so would that mean that your squares would come out bias?
Great info. I have the Cricut maker.
we make simily cut
What a time saver!
Thank you. I’ve never looked into Accuquilt. I just need to cut letters!
Regarding the Studio cutter:
First of all, the reason they say not to cut more layers of minky is because the fabric is so stretchy and it won’t cut properly. Attempting more layers will not damage your die or the cutter.
Second, you can cut ten layers of cotton all day long! There has never been a recommendation of only eight layers.
And lastly, you have the die going in the wrong direction of the grain and you’re supposed to angle the die slightly so one corner goes in first and it will be much easier.
Thank you! 😊
Are there other places to buy the dies?
Hi Anissa!
Is it possible to make custom dies?
Hi Mary- I do believe that AccuQuilt offers a custom die option.
Also if you slide the mat instead of lifting it your fabric is less likely to stick to the mat.
What is the biggest square does the machine cut ?
how much does this cost?
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Why can you only cut 6 layers instead of adding more?
More layers than 6 could,potentially ruin your machine. Please stick with what the company says and,don’t,take a chance on ruining your machine and/or dies. Thicker fabrics take less layers - life wool, felt, craft foam, card stock, etc. yes, I’ve cut card stick with no problems for appliqué pieces to trace onto fabric.