I bought the accuquilt go big electric cutter just over a year ago and I think it's the best thing I have ever done. My hands are not up to cutting for long periods any more and they are getting weaker. I can cut out a single bed quilt top out in under 2 hours. It is very easy to use and I find I don't waste much fabric at all. I wish I had got my cutter years ago.
Thank you, I have just bought an Accuquilt Go Me, as although I am fine with rotary cutting, I hate cutting triangles out, for some reason - although fine with strips, and cut squares and so on using strips anyway. I have strong arms, but found turning the handle surprisingly hard, fine for me, but would be not much easier than rotary cutting for some people I know with arthritis, for instance. I would advise them to go for an electric model. I have found some extra dies on ebay, which were brand new and cheaper than elsewhere, so worth keeping an eye on. For me, the great advantage is not so much the quickness, I am quick with a rotary cutter, but accuracy on some shapes, especially ones with curves, which I would normally have to make a template for first and then hand cut with scissors (even the smallest rotary cutter seems clumsy on curves). This way of cutting has been a big learning curve, almost as much as sending for my first rotary cutter, cutting board and ruler from the USA back in the eighties! I am in the UK and my husband came back with a quilt book and magazine for me, as a present on his business trip; as a keen sewer, I sent for the cutting out set from an advert in magazine straight away, (they were not available in the UK at the time) and I have never been the same since!
Hi, quilters! Thank you for watching my video on Accuquilt Go Me | Watch as I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine | Quilting tutorial. In this video, I show you how I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine to cut accurate and precise fabric shapes for my quilting projects. I also demonstrate how to use the dies and mats that come with the machine. 😊 If you enjoyed this video and want to see more of my quilting tutorials, tips, and tricks, please consider subscribing to my channel and hitting the bell icon to get notified when I upload new videos. By subscribing, you will also support me as a content creator and help me share my passion for quilting with more people. 🙏 I would also love to hear from you in the comments section below. Please let me know what you think of this video, or if you have any questions or requests for future videos. I always read and reply to your comments, and I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. 😊 And if you want to see another video on how I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine to make a beautiful and easy quilt, check out this video Accuquilt Go Me Half Square Triangles Quilting Tutorial ua-cam.com/video/eMPQCYtkVK8/v-deo.html It’s a fun and simple project that you can customize with your favorite fabrics and colors. Thank you for watching and happy quilting! 🧵
I have an Accuquilt Go and I use it a lot. It gives me perfect cuts, and that is good because my rotary cutting is not always perfect. I love my GO and wouldn't be without it. I have a nice little collection of dies I have gotten on sale over the years, and some of the dies have a matching embroidery design, so you can applique them down on your embroidery machine.
Oh I didn't know that they had matching applique designs too. That's cool. I have been looking at the English Paper piecing die. Thanks for commenting.
@@FaodailCreation Yes, go to their website, and look under embroidery. A lot of it is free. And, for example, if you have the cat die, there will be different ways to stitch up the cat.
I’ve been thinking of getting one. I don’t like cutting out either so this would be helpful. I think that’s interesting what the other commenter said about matching embroidery to appliqué down. I’m hoping to get one soon after seeing this video. Thanks for the demo. 😀
There is a die that comes with it and also a plastic cutting mat you need over the top that presses down onto the die so it can create pressure to cut the die. It's called a accuquilt go me cutting mat
Let me know what you think, do you have one or thinking of getting one? Watch another sewing tutorial Popcorn pouch sewing project | Expandable Pouch sewing project for beginners | Sewing tutorial ua-cam.com/video/O_d0DqsIhZg/v-deo.html
the one thing that stopped me from making quilts, was the cutting. I bought an accuquilt non electrical machine (the ultimate go, with an 8" qube) and I love making quilts now. My fabric is cut precisely and it works great. ONe thing that is not so nice is that the dies to cut are very expensive. But I bought some with black friday and even with import duties and shipping, I ended up with some great dies for a fair price. In the UK you can find good offers on amazon.
They are expensive but I'm thinking that the time we save is probably worth it overall. Cutting sections out is the worst for me. I would buy something like this on prime days :)
Open the go me up. Have the handle facing you. Place the dye on the left, with the plastic topper on. Push is slightly so it grabs hold while turning the handle clockwise.
At first I read boarders for some reason. Sorry about that. The only way you could do that is by using the 2 and half inch dye. Have you heard if the stripoligy ruler. Google that I think that would be a better way.
May I ask whether sewing together individual pairs of HSTs makes better sense than the 8 or 4 at a time methods? I’m trying to decide whether to get one Thx
I think it's honestly personal preference. I've not used the accuquilt as much as i thought I would. I use my cricut maker more to cut fabrics nowadays
@@FaodailCreation thanks. Also I saw someone using just a die under some card, and with a bone folder (or some hard waste plastic ) and pressed out a die cut piece by rubbing. I’ve wondered whether that would work with fabric, or at least stabilised fabric for appliqué. Also I’ve wondered with a book binding press would work with a die All so I can buy die but not bother with the machine!
I bought the accuquilt go big electric cutter just over a year ago and I think it's the best thing I have ever done. My hands are not up to cutting for long periods any more and they are getting weaker. I can cut out a single bed quilt top out in under 2 hours. It is very easy to use and I find I don't waste much fabric at all. I wish I had got my cutter years ago.
It's funny isn't it I think everyone that's ever purchased it has taken so long to take the plunge
I just bought an Accuquilt Go. I love quilting, except for the CUTTING!
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Love my accuquilt cutter!
Me too. I need to use mine more
Thank you just what I needed to see I have now ordered one and can’t wait so excited I love triangles
Thank you, I did have fun with it.
Thank you, I have just bought an Accuquilt Go Me, as although I am fine with rotary cutting, I hate cutting triangles out, for some reason - although fine with strips, and cut squares and so on using strips anyway. I have strong arms, but found turning the handle surprisingly hard, fine for me, but would be not much easier than rotary cutting for some people I know with arthritis, for instance. I would advise them to go for an electric model. I have found some extra dies on ebay, which were brand new and cheaper than elsewhere, so worth keeping an eye on. For me, the great advantage is not so much the quickness, I am quick with a rotary cutter, but accuracy on some shapes, especially ones with curves, which I would normally have to make a template for first and then hand cut with scissors (even the smallest rotary cutter seems clumsy on curves). This way of cutting has been a big learning curve, almost as much as sending for my first rotary cutter, cutting board and ruler from the USA back in the eighties! I am in the UK and my husband came back with a quilt book and magazine for me, as a present on his business trip; as a keen sewer, I sent for the cutting out set from an advert in magazine straight away, (they were not available in the UK at the time) and I have never been the same since!
Thank you for your comment and I totally agree with you one the electric version. It can get a bit pricey.
Hi, quilters! Thank you for watching my video on Accuquilt Go Me | Watch as I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine | Quilting tutorial. In this video, I show you how I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine to cut accurate and precise fabric shapes for my quilting projects. I also demonstrate how to use the dies and mats that come with the machine. 😊
If you enjoyed this video and want to see more of my quilting tutorials, tips, and tricks, please consider subscribing to my channel and hitting the bell icon to get notified when I upload new videos. By subscribing, you will also support me as a content creator and help me share my passion for quilting with more people. 🙏
I would also love to hear from you in the comments section below. Please let me know what you think of this video, or if you have any questions or requests for future videos. I always read and reply to your comments, and I appreciate your feedback and suggestions. 😊
And if you want to see another video on how I use the Accuquilt Go Me Fabric Cutting machine to make a beautiful and easy quilt, check out this video
Accuquilt Go Me Half Square Triangles Quilting Tutorial
ua-cam.com/video/eMPQCYtkVK8/v-deo.html
It’s a fun and simple project that you can customize with your favorite fabrics and colors.
Thank you for watching and happy quilting! 🧵
I have an Accuquilt Go and I use it a lot. It gives me perfect cuts, and that is good because my rotary cutting is not always perfect. I love my GO and wouldn't be without it. I have a nice little collection of dies I have gotten on sale over the years, and some of the dies have a matching embroidery design, so you can applique them down on your embroidery machine.
Oh I didn't know that they had matching applique designs too. That's cool. I have been looking at the English Paper piecing die. Thanks for commenting.
@@FaodailCreation Yes, go to their website, and look under embroidery. A lot of it is free. And, for example, if you have the cat die, there will be different ways to stitch up the cat.
@@petmomful2260 I didn't knew that about the cat die! I'll definitely take a look, thanks so much. 😻
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That must be such a time saver. Looking forward to seeing what your project is 💞
Thank you
I’ve been thinking of getting one. I don’t like cutting out either so this would be helpful. I think that’s interesting what the other commenter said about matching embroidery to appliqué down. I’m hoping to get one soon after seeing this video. Thanks for the demo. 😀
You're welcome. It is an investment depending on the one you get but I do think they are worth it
Thanks so much for this vid! I don't love the cutting the fabric especially when it's really teeny pieces. I think I def need to get this cutter!
It's great, the dyes are expensive and you need to get a few but it is worth it. Also look into the cricut maker.
To eliminate waste cut your fabric only a quarter inch larger
good tip thank you
Absolutely!
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I just got one! I too hate the cutting process!
Lol. I hope you enjoy using it. It does take less time to cut now.
Me too. One of these days I will use it
Thanks for your comment 👍 🙂
I would love a accuquilt. Bit it is hela expensive in south africa.
This one was the cheapest one, I think I got it on a deal from Amazon
I just bought this same machine at a bargain secondhand. I see a cutting mat also for sale. What is that? And do I need a cutting mat?
There is a die that comes with it and also a plastic cutting mat you need over the top that presses down onto the die so it can create pressure to cut the die.
It's called a accuquilt go me cutting mat
Let me know what you think, do you have one or thinking of getting one?
Watch another sewing tutorial
Popcorn pouch sewing project | Expandable Pouch sewing project for beginners | Sewing tutorial
ua-cam.com/video/O_d0DqsIhZg/v-deo.html
I just got one.
You're going to have fun.
the one thing that stopped me from making quilts, was the cutting. I bought an accuquilt non electrical machine (the ultimate go, with an 8" qube) and I love making quilts now. My fabric is cut precisely and it works great. ONe thing that is not so nice is that the dies to cut are very expensive. But I bought some with black friday and even with import duties and shipping, I ended up with some great dies for a fair price. In the UK you can find good offers on amazon.
They are expensive but I'm thinking that the time we save is probably worth it overall. Cutting sections out is the worst for me. I would buy something like this on prime days :)
I have the little go me... i can not get it to roll thru with the mat on it
Open the go me up. Have the handle facing you. Place the dye on the left, with the plastic topper on. Push is slightly so it grabs hold while turning the handle clockwise.
I wanted to get the Go Me, but I think the largest Qube set you can use is the 9….too many little pieces to have to sew.
They do do bigger versions of the agguquilt that cut the 12 " blocks.
Can you use the GoMe for strip cutting for quilt bindings?
At first I read boarders for some reason. Sorry about that. The only way you could do that is by using the 2 and half inch dye. Have you heard if the stripoligy ruler. Google that I think that would be a better way.
May I ask whether sewing together individual pairs of HSTs makes better sense than the 8 or 4 at a time methods? I’m trying to decide whether to get one Thx
I think it's honestly personal preference. I've not used the accuquilt as much as i thought I would. I use my cricut maker more to cut fabrics nowadays
@@FaodailCreation thanks. Also I saw someone using just a die under some card, and with a bone folder (or some hard waste plastic ) and pressed out a die cut piece by rubbing. I’ve wondered whether that would work with fabric, or at least stabilised fabric for appliqué. Also I’ve wondered with a book binding press would work with a die
All so I can buy die but not bother with the machine!
@@bella-bee you could try it all the accuquilt system is is a roller. I'm thinking that there needs to be a certain pressure for it.
Do the blades get dull and need replacing? If so, how often and how hard is it?
I think they do get dull eventually and you have to replace the dye.
What about longer dies?
I think they do have longer ones. Check out their website.
I’d actually like to see you cut six at a time
I'm assuming you have one, I don't think I personally would my max is four.
I buy those cutting dies and put them through my sizzix as I already had that