The AccuQuilt Go machines are fabulous. You have precise measurements and your waste is minimal. It makes cutting easy. There are lots of options on the dies. The machine is well made and so are the dies. Well worth the money
I got mine because of a shoulder injury and was having trouble using my rotary cutter for a while. So it’s been a good solution for me to keep quilting while injured.
I have recently purchased one. They definitely have said it can cut up to six layers of cotton fabric, fewer layers for thicker fabric, and they even tell you not to rough-cut more than 1/2" larger than the die piece. In other words, don't cut your fabric as large as the die board itself. Ideally, if you are cutting your fabric out to make blocks, this will shorten the time it takes to cut AND there really will be no waste if you are sub-cutting your bolt fabric only down to the size strips needed for the die pieces needed. Easy breezy.
I wondered when I bought it, if I could use it for precuts and sell them....but then I thought after stacks and stacks that I would dull the blades pretty quick and the dies are pretty expensive....so that's how I drew a conclusion. Assuming you could sell pre-cuts pretty well; certainly you could buy die's easily too...so much to think about with this one.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket making assumptions about a product without proof of the negative remarks is not a professional way to review something. There are lots of free videos here on YT that helped me learn many tricks & correct way to use it. You mightike to take a look at some of them. It might change your mind about it. Tbe blades lasts a very long time
I just purchased a used machine. What I found interesting is that you’re giving a review of a machine that is intended more for quilters, but I noticed at the end you said “if I were a quilter.” So now I question if you even attempted to use the machine enough to understand it for quilting. I noticed errors in your review on # of layers of fabric and in guiding people that they have to cut the fabric the size of the die and commenting on so much waste. I’m still new to the machine but can tell it does not need fabric to cover the die, just a little larger than the blade section. I purchased it primarily to bust through cutting scraps and for basic shapes of the same size of squares, etc. I do agree there will be some waste, but not as much as described in this video. It also feels like there could be a design opportunity to figure out a way to not have to cut fabric to put through a die. But for my mom who is 78 and can’t use a rotary cutter very well, it’s great cause she can get accurate shapes. 6 layers of cotton cut. Also I’ve done hours and hours of research and I’ve yet to find anybody that have had any complaints of the die blades wearing out too quickly. You can use foil to keep blades sharp from my research. The mats do wear and need replaced. I’ve noticed that already with the used machine and dies/mats I got. I’m not a big accuquilt lover, just somebody new to the machine. But I don’t think this is a very good / quality review, especially coming from a reviewer that openly indicated they aren’t a quilter. Since you don’t quilt, it makes complete sense that you wouldn’t use the machine much to make it worth the $.
My husband bought one for me almost 2 years ago. I bought the 2 1/2 inch strip dye, 5 in square dye. I use mine mainly for cutting left over scraps for projects into 2 1/2 inch strips, and 5 inch squares to create my own jelly rolls and charm packs. As soon as I'm done with a project I cut up the fabric into 2 1/2 inch strips, 5 inch squares, and 2 1/2 inch squares, store them by size and color and place them in plastic storage containers. Since I buy fabrics from thrift stores and yard sales, I can amass a large variety of fabrics. MUCH cheaper than buying charm packs and jelly rolls. I DEFINITELY rough cut to save fabric and fan fold. That way you can literally cut 6 of the same piece.
I've had my GO for about a week and love it! There are ways to lay out the cloth on the die which will produce very little scrap. Also, when using the full width or long lengths of yardage I cut the fabric the full width or length and trim it to just pass the die edge by only 1/4" or so. The remaining length of fabric I fan fold until there are the maximum allowed 6 layers. I can create my own Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, etc in this way. Using the wider 5 1/2" strip width I can cut perfect borders in a fraction of the usual time. 😀
@ Cedar Hill Country Market. I have the Go! and many dies that I use all the time. Rough cutting is the answer to little to no waste. There are so many dies with a multitude of shapes, etc. There are strip dies of different widths, 10" square and other sizes in squares as well. There is virtually no end to the piecing or applique techniques that can be used. Accuquilt will even design a shape for you if you don't find one you like or need a specialty die for projects. When I was teaching classes with the Double Wedding Ring die we used it in many classes with many students before my die got dull. Each die cuts hundreds of pieces of fabric. When you consider the amount of accurate cutting you get from each die you'll be amazed as quickly your cutting gets finished. You can put up to 6 layers of fabric in each cut; if you're fusing your fabric before cutting (which I do) I go down to 4 layers of fabric. I think if you would use them more often you'd fall in love.
I have the manual version. When I remember, it is awesome for bindings. That just rocks. I have used the heck out of the 5"square as I turn scraps into charm squares. My grandson used to love the use up my scraps on the little dog die. We probably did 100! But that's it. I've probably had mine at least 10 years. I really do need to use it more. I so enjoy the accuracy!
I have a go me, got it for Christmas. Thought I would use all the time. Not used it yet. The dies are too expensive to buy. I wanted the five inch square but bought the wrong size now have to wait until that is paid off and buy another cube. 6:13
There are many places online to buy with a large discount and on Facebook, People sell them after using once and/or never. I never pay full price because I agree that they are expensive unless I KNOW that I will use it a Lot! In the quilting stores, they will sell the dies to you for the prices you see online with the Accuquilt website clearances and sales if you ask them. My privately owned quilting store was required by the company to do so.
Thank you so much. So many of these gadgets are presented as if they are really worth your money so it is refreshing when someone reviews in an honest, straight forward method. I too am a stickler for not wasting and this sure looks like it has waste built into it!
Thank you Norma. As you can see from the comments - others find ways to not waste so much, but I have a room full of scrap and I this machine wasn't my first thought when starting a project. But I thought it might be helpful to someone who could examine it from both sides. Thanks for watching!
Could you do a rough cut, just large enough to fit over the die? Then you'd still achieve precise cuts, but without all the waste. In other words, if you're wanting a half scare triangle, quickly cut a size slightly larger from a strip of fabric from off your bolt. Run it though and all that's left are super small edges. I guess all I'm suggesting is to not cover the entire thing with fabric, only enough to just cover the part that will be cut. 🙂 I don't have one of these but am highly considering purchasing.
That is exactly what the directions say to do. On half square triangles if you lay two different fabrics face to face, after you cut them, they are already ready to sew them!
Or cut a strip and fold it up to 6 layers on top of the piece you want to cut! It is fun to have perfect shapes that do not need trimmed after cutting with scissors and/or a rotary cutter!
I just got the Accuquilt go for Christmas. I had a lot of the same thoughts as you. A lot of wasted fabric. I am using my scraps to make my first quilt with this machine using the die cut that came with it. That is making me feel better because those small pieces are giving me less waste.
I've had mine for years and I cut the fabric a little larger than the die have very little waste and with most dies not all dies you can cut up to six layers. The rag cut die they don't recommend that many layers. I love the qube. I can look at a magazine and use the qube to make the cuts. With the qube you know they will all fit together.
I have recently bought the Accuquilt Go and absolutely love it ! I am now working on many different types of projects particularly appliqué, it has opened up a whole new world for me!
The dies last a very longtime and (Accuquilt Go)the one you're using cuts 6 layers at a time, the one I have cuts 10 layers of fabric, I use is Accuquilt Studio Cutter. Cuts really good. You'll need to precut your fabric, I use my rotary cutter and mat, cut my fabric to the sizes need for the die cuts....less waste, but you always have something leftover. I used my fabric Cutter for quilt kits, bundles of squares, block of the month projects .... I purchased (multiple die boards) dies with more the one cut on them... you can get more done in a short time.
I’m not sure you researched as well as you should have. You wasted a lot of fabric the way you did it. Need to cut a bit larger than the shape you are cutting. I see a lot of misinformation. Donate your stuff to someone that will use it.
I love my accuquilt cutter! I never have more than 1/4" slivers of waste because if you cut the fabric the blank size the die recommends there is no more waste than when I had cut and it cut 6 layers. No need to cover the die! This tool has been a game changer for me
But her review shows that she doesn't use the machine correctly to save so much waste. I am a quilter and this a great product for applique and cutting quilt blocks that sew together much easier and look better after you sew them together. This is meant for quilters, and fabric decorators and art. I hope you look further into this machine if you were interested before you watched this...
I'm sorry, but this reviewer for the Accuquilt simply gave wrong information about this wonderful machine. I have had mine for about a year now and absolutely love it. I convert every non Accuquilt pattern I use and every one of them I have made is perfect. It is a great investment.
So Debbie- I didn't give WRONG information. I gave an opinion that it seems you don't share. That's fine that you've had a different experience. Glad you love it. But I didn't love it and since I run a business it didn't suit my business which was all in the video. Its a horrible investment for my business which is what I said. It wasn't for you. That's great! Enjoy your machine, so glad you like it. Thanks for sharing. I guess I can say you are wrong in giving others pipe dreams about a machine that waste fabric, and have over priced dies and it only cuts some fabrics well and after you purchase all the dies and the cutter you've spent thousands which is an huge investment for a business, but hey - that would be wrong of me - right? Every machine is NOT for everyone and we ALL can have an opinion about different equipment - that doesn't make us wrong :( .
I also have an Accuquilt Go cutter. I feel it's great for cutting basic shapes like you mentioned in the video as you were showing the dies. Even then it's really for shapes you use rather frequently. I have the 2 1/2 inch strip die which is very useful and also the tumbler die which i only used a couple of time since i bought it, last year. I have been watching the accuquilt block of the month that Eleanor Burns stream live here on UA-cam which made it seem like a really nifty gadget (which it is) but you can make an entire quilt with 1 dies without getting bored. Furthermore to makes all the various quilt block you would be better off getting one of those cube sets however they cost a small fortune... I didn't realise how important those cube sets were until after I purchased the cutter.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket I was revisiting some of your videos including this one and just saw your comment. UA-cam is a little weird on notifications. I do apologise for the very late response. Also I can't believe it's already November! Eleanor Burn's most definitely have multiple videos using the Accuquilt Go products on her UA-cam channel "Quilt In a Day". Particularly with some of her block of the month series of videos. I have also enrolled on Eleanor Burn's Craftsy class utilising the Accuquilt Go.
I love mine. I can quilt more as the cutting goes so quickly. Check out tutorials on their site or Quilt in a Day site for more efficient ways to cut the fabric. I have a "cube" of different shape dies that work together to make such a wide variety of blocks. Then I use it to cut scraps into squares or triangles that will eventually make their way into scrap quilts. These store more neatly than a pile of leftovers. Dies are pricey, so look for discount codes on their Wednesday Facebook live. Plus you can do so much with the basic cube, corners and angles.
thank you for your insight! I'm glad you found use for it, like so many. I wish it would have been something I fell in love with, but I think I love my embroidery machine more LOL
Thanks for sharing this video. These were my exact concerns about the waste and cutting lifetime. I don’t have a server, so I think I’ll take you up in that suggestion 😊
I love my cutter. Not as much waste as this gal would have you believe. I can cut a queen size quilt in less than an hour and if half square triangles they are ready to sew with its match and no dog ears or other trimming needed. Made 15 quilts last year all while working much overtime with limited sewing time.
I love my Accuquilt, you have to measure and trim your fabric before cutting, this will eliminate waste. Also be careful of your dies and size, it is easy to use, but still need to use the old noggin. Elanor Burns has some fantastic tips.
I've been exploring cutting machines and my question was "How much would the dies cost." You just answered that for me. There would also be the problem of more to store with a collection of dies. I think if I invest it will be a Brother machine that can connect to WI Fi.
Just wanted to thank you for your HONEST personal opinion. I appreciate considering all experiences before I make a big purchase like this. It’s great to know all the good, bad, and ugly. 😉
I use the extra pieces left over from cutting for my foundation quilting, Because I can use very small pieces of fabric. So really very very little goes to waste.
Great for crumb quilting also. But I seldom have much that is large enough to use for this. Maybe, it would be a good idea for me to leave extra so I can use it? I love scrappy quilting! Thanks for the idea!
@@elvasais1920 I don't know what crumb quilting is, I'll have to look that up. sewing in general is so much fun whether i'm quilting or sewing clothes. I love creating new ideas. have a great day
Just going to buy my first - the big Go! I need it because of shoulder pain with using rulers. It's good to hear the pros and cons, though, and I admire your courage in presenting them! thanks!
I bought one today at a thrift store, came home and watched their how to video, and then I watched your video. You clearly did not take the time to figure out how to load fabric to prevent waste, or see where it says you can run six layers at a time before providing this review.
Please watch other Accuquilt how to videos. This is just not accurate information. You don’t need to waste as much material as was displayed in this video.
I do Not have the waste that you say is necessary . The instruction tell you how to fold the fabric to cut up to 6 layers of fabric at one pass through of the die through the machine press. The average person does NOT use each die to the extent of wearing it out! There is a studio model for professionals to purchase if they want to use the Accuquilt system for many, many quilts from each die cut. This lady did not do the research on how to use this machine and her reasons for not liking it are unfounded! The corners are trimmed off of each fabric piece so that your points will be perfect and so many more pluses are given you when you use the Accuquilt machines. I have had her model and upgrades to the electric model which is awesome and so...much easier to use! Well worth the money!
Depends on which model and what bundle you want. The one she has is about 300 for basic and up to 500 with accessories and dies. There are less expensive models. buying a used one is the way I would go if you don't want to spend this much. There aren't any parts to break so a used machine and used dies are great!
Check the info before you accept the evaluation. If you were interested in the machine before, you may be missing out on a blessing with this machine...please!
I can cut on the AccuQuilt cutter with no more than 1/4” waste. I can cut 100 5” squares in no time at all. You have to precut fabric to fit die with 1/2” wider than die area. It saves fabric & so much time. Your wasting fabric by not precutting to size of die area. I have had a different experience all together than you have. If you read the directions with each die, they tell you the measurements to cut for each die. There is virtually no waste. And the time you spend precutting fabric is made up many times over with cutting 6 layers at a time. Sorry you haven’t had a good experience with yours.
So -I read the manual 👊🏻 as I stated in the video I watch videos before and after buying -I’m glad you like yours that’s awesome. It didn’t work out for me and since I’m running a business it wasn’t efficient for scaling a business-it’s in the hands of my mother in law who has an injured hand and does light quilting. 👍🏻
You can cut 6 layers of fabric If you had read the directions you would know that if you rough cut the fabric there is very little waste. When you remove the mat, you should slide it off, not pick it up. Unless you picked it up on purpose to make it look like a mess to emphasize your negative review. You shoud really re-title this as Cons if the Accuquilt. I love mine and use it every chance I get. I have 3-4 different cutting systems now and I use my Accuquilt the most.
hi bitter Ellen - I can tell by your comment that you have something going on in you life and you feel the need to lash out at others. But sadly you won't get far here. You also don't know me, as I READ DIRECTIONS. I researched and watched several videos through the company that sells this machine. You've drawn a lot of assumptions yourself about me that you did not know......isn't this the pot calling the kettle black??? You are saying I'm doing something when in fact you are. I didn't like this machine it wasn't working for my business as I stated in the video. I didn't buy it for home use, stated in the video. Get your facts straight, maybe ask some questions before you make up your mind about me or what I do or don't do. I'm glad you like yours, I wish you many happy years together. My video is titled perfectly as you found it....(although I wish you hadn't). Bless your Heart, I hope your life gets better.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket Not bitter at all. But, if you are giving out information, it should be correct. You obviously don't like the Accuquilt because you go out of your way to be very negative. Don't worry, I know you have loyal fans, and you won't miss me when I don't subscribe or view your videos
@@terigibson6096 I did a LOT of research prior to my purchase and I watched videos from the company and it was them that mentioned the dull of the blade over time of cutting layers of fabric and that they would need to be replaced at some point. It does waste fabric compared to cutting it out on a board, its simple math. This machine is a convenience and one that I'm sure there are people who like it and those that don't as you can see from the comments. Listen, if you love this machine great, but your tone is going south fast, do a video with your own experience instead of traveling down a road where you don't know where you are as it won't fair well for you at all.
@MORA Rivera What a shame! Accuquilt is great, you could try looking it up on You Tube and see what it really does. Sadly this lady was never properly shown how to use it. I love mine and can cut a quilt out in no time and everything fits together so easily to sew. I have lots of dies for mine. I'll never cut an entire quilt out with a rotary cutter again. Oh and the die blades do not get dull, nor do you need to replace them.
@@Sharon-pb7so I"m not sure what you know about what I was shown. I'm glad you like your accuquilt, but it is unnecessary to say what you don't know for certain. I did at least a year of research when I purchased mine, through Lots and lots of sources including the company that makes it. I was told and read that the model that I have; the blades could dull if I used it for a business. I'm disappointed that you feel everyone should agree about an item that is quite expensive and is not a requirement to quilt, its a luxury item and being a luxury item, it needs to pack benefits that work for my business, not a home novice. I don't don't make major purchases without researching - so your mentioning that no one showed me - how would you know that? The fact is you don't. Please consider being more kind when lending what you think is your expertise.
You should probably take a class or watch some videos on how to use this properly. I have more completed projects in shorter amount of time with little to no waste with my cutter.
If your primary purpose are squares, then a simple strip ruler would be very efficient. Most quilts have more complexity. But it sounds like you plan to leave those details to your purchasers.
Please look at more info on this machine. This video did not review how the instructions with your Accuquilt machine shows you how to avoid the issues stated in this video...
I think if you learned to use it properly you would use it Mark a 1/4 around you blades that is all you need to cut your shapes Best time saver yet Very little waste when used as it was intended
Thank you for the review. I was going back and forth buying the new model until I watch your video. I think what is stopping me from making the purchase is the dies don’t last. Yes, you’re absolutely correct that these Accuquilt dies range anyway from $20 to over $60. Most of the dies I had seen go from $45 and up. So, not realizing that the Accuquilt dies don’t last until I found your video is saving me the time and money before finding out later. I wish other UA-cam Content Creators would share this to their viewers.
Not totally true. Most people can not wear them out unless they use them for many many quilts with the same die or use them professionally in their businesses. There is a Studio Pro Model that is sold to prevent the dies from wearing out with heavy duty consistent use. My friend has one for her business.
Wow you didn’t watch much on this machine before offering this review. You certainly are wasting your fabric if you use it this way. You only need a 1/4” overlap of the fabric in order to cut your shapes and it will cut up to 6 layers. In truth I cut 4 layers at a time to be sure of a good cut. The absolute best dies are the strip dies which allows you to cut all of your borders and bindings very quickly and very easily. I have the same cutter and then moved up to the go electric. This is the opinion of someone whose not selling machines. No offence intended.
It is a shame that you didn’t take the time to really learn how to use the system. You sub cut your fabric to fit the die blades - not the entire die board. AccuQuilt suggest that you cut the fabric no larger than 1/2 inch wider than the die blades. You can cut up to 6 layers of quilting cotton, and can really save time and fabric. I love the 3 cutters I have - the go me, the go and the studio. I know you have given it away, but like I said, it is really a shame you didn’t learn how to properly use the cutter. The dies last for ever - thousands of cuts, the cutting mats do wear out, but you can extend the life of the mats by flipping them over and around and moving them around on the die itself. This is really not a proper review.
thanks Karen for your unsolicited opinion, however, I did do all those things and I did research and watch etc. Its not kind of you to assume I did not. I didn't like this cutter - you do and that's great - Have NO idea why you choose to sum a situation that you know little about. Thanks for the view, but you are IN CORRECT in your assessment of what I did and did not do. It's not a proper review because YOU don't think I did something I did do? You are FREE to make a video showing what you do like about this cutter, no one is stopping you.
You're so so wrong, I'll never watch you again. I have over 125 dies they never go dull. You should take a class from someone that knows how to use them. For one you measure the shape one quarter inch larger, and there is hardly no waste at all. Just take a class before you spread such lies.
wow - you cut people you've never meet off so quickly, not even giving them a chance to bring you any insight or blessing in your life. I merely just shared my own opinion....I wasn't pushing it on anyone. How lethal are you? Best wishes for your critical, empty journey...
and your comment is not negative? Anna its an opinion that obviously you don't share. That is ok but doesn't seem to be ok with you. Not sure why, I'm allowed to have an opinion about a product that differs from you. Or don't I?
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The AccuQuilt Go machines are fabulous. You have precise measurements and your waste is minimal. It makes cutting easy. There are lots of options on the dies. The machine is well made and so are the dies. Well worth the money
Thank you Nancy! It just wasn't good for what I do with my business.
I got mine because of a shoulder injury and was having trouble using my rotary cutter for a while. So it’s been a good solution for me to keep quilting while injured.
That's the same reason I got mine! I love my Accuquilt, it's a great time saver.
Me, too
And, that's why Eleanor Burns got one & is their National Spokesperson.
I have recently purchased one. They definitely have said it can cut up to six layers of cotton fabric, fewer layers for thicker fabric, and they even tell you not to rough-cut more than 1/2" larger than the die piece. In other words, don't cut your fabric as large as the die board itself. Ideally, if you are cutting your fabric out to make blocks, this will shorten the time it takes to cut AND there really will be no waste if you are sub-cutting your bolt fabric only down to the size strips needed for the die pieces needed. Easy breezy.
I wondered when I bought it, if I could use it for precuts and sell them....but then I thought after stacks and stacks that I would dull the blades pretty quick and the dies are pretty expensive....so that's how I drew a conclusion. Assuming you could sell pre-cuts pretty well; certainly you could buy die's easily too...so much to think about with this one.
@@terigibson6096 I never said it wasn't usable - I said I didn't find it was for me.
Cedar Hill Country Market the dies should last a very long time. Store them on edge. The mats will need replaced after a while.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket making assumptions about a product without proof of the negative remarks is not a professional way to review something.
There are lots of free videos here on YT that helped me learn many tricks & correct way to use it. You mightike to take a look at some of them. It might change your mind about it.
Tbe blades lasts a very long time
I use mine all the time and I have about 15 dyes yes you have to rough cut your fabric but it cuts great and saves my hands,
I just purchased a used machine. What I found interesting is that you’re giving a review of a machine that is intended more for quilters, but I noticed at the end you said “if I were a quilter.” So now I question if you even attempted to use the machine enough to understand it for quilting. I noticed errors in your review on # of layers of fabric and in guiding people that they have to cut the fabric the size of the die and commenting on so much waste. I’m still new to the machine but can tell it does not need fabric to cover the die, just a little larger than the blade section. I purchased it primarily to bust through cutting scraps and for basic shapes of the same size of squares, etc.
I do agree there will be some waste, but not as much as described in this video. It also feels like there could be a design opportunity to figure out a way to not have to cut fabric to put through a die. But for my mom who is 78 and can’t use a rotary cutter very well, it’s great cause she can get accurate shapes. 6 layers of cotton cut.
Also I’ve done hours and hours of research and I’ve yet to find anybody that have had any complaints of the die blades wearing out too quickly. You can use foil to keep blades sharp from my research. The mats do wear and need replaced. I’ve noticed that already with the used machine and dies/mats I got.
I’m not a big accuquilt lover, just somebody new to the machine. But I don’t think this is a very good / quality review, especially coming from a reviewer that openly indicated they aren’t a quilter. Since you don’t quilt, it makes complete sense that you wouldn’t use the machine much to make it worth the $.
My husband bought one for me almost 2 years ago. I bought the 2 1/2 inch strip dye, 5 in square dye. I use mine mainly for cutting left over scraps for projects into 2 1/2 inch strips, and 5 inch squares to create my own jelly rolls and charm packs. As soon as I'm done with a project I cut up the fabric into 2 1/2 inch strips, 5 inch squares, and 2 1/2 inch squares, store them by size and color and place them in plastic storage containers. Since I buy fabrics from thrift stores and yard sales, I can amass a large variety of fabrics. MUCH cheaper than buying charm packs and jelly rolls. I DEFINITELY rough cut to save fabric and fan fold. That way you can literally cut 6 of the same piece.
I've had my GO for about a week and love it! There are ways to lay out the cloth on the die which will produce very little scrap. Also, when using the full width or long lengths of yardage I cut the fabric the full width or length and trim it to just pass the die edge by only 1/4" or so. The remaining length of fabric I fan fold until there are the maximum allowed 6 layers.
I can create my own Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, etc in this way. Using the wider 5 1/2" strip width I can cut perfect borders in a fraction of the usual time.
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Cedar Hill Country Market. I have the Go! and many dies that I use all the time. Rough cutting is the answer to little to no waste. There are so many dies with a multitude of shapes, etc. There are strip dies of different widths, 10" square and other sizes in squares as well. There is virtually no end to the piecing or applique techniques that can be used. Accuquilt will even design a shape for you if you don't find one you like or need a specialty die for projects.
When I was teaching classes with the Double Wedding Ring die we used it in many classes with many students before my die got dull. Each die cuts hundreds of pieces of fabric. When you consider the amount of accurate cutting you get from each die you'll be amazed as quickly your cutting gets finished. You can put up to 6 layers of fabric in each cut; if you're fusing your fabric before cutting (which I do) I go down to 4 layers of fabric.
I think if you would use them more often you'd fall in love.
Thank you! Gives me much to think about.
I have had mine for 3 years and wonder why I didn’t get it before it’s amazing and so very accurate. I always rough cut first 😊
I have the manual version. When I remember, it is awesome for bindings. That just rocks. I have used the heck out of the 5"square as I turn scraps into charm squares. My grandson used to love the use up my scraps on the little dog die. We probably did 100! But that's it. I've probably had mine at least 10 years. I really do need to use it more. I so enjoy the accuracy!
I have a go me, got it for Christmas. Thought I would use all the time. Not used it yet. The dies are too expensive to buy. I wanted the five inch square but bought the wrong size now have to wait until that is paid off and buy another cube. 6:13
exactly! That's why I made this video - for the Pros and Cons....for me too many cons..
There are many places online to buy with a large discount and on Facebook, People sell them after using once and/or never. I never pay full price because I agree that they are expensive unless I KNOW that I will use it a Lot! In the quilting stores, they will sell the dies to you for the prices you see online with the Accuquilt website clearances and sales if you ask them. My privately owned quilting store was required by the company to do so.
Thank you so much. So many of these gadgets are presented as if they are really worth your money so it is refreshing when someone reviews in an honest, straight forward method. I too am a stickler for not wasting and this sure looks like it has waste built into it!
Thank you Norma. As you can see from the comments - others find ways to not waste so much, but I have a room full of scrap and I this machine wasn't my first thought when starting a project. But I thought it might be helpful to someone who could examine it from both sides. Thanks for watching!
this person has a lot of miss information I have a go big and love every piece i have cut out. endless possibilities
@@ModernPioneers I use my die cut to use up all of my scraps for 1 1/2" to 5" squares. It is awesome.
Could you do a rough cut, just large enough to fit over the die? Then you'd still achieve precise cuts, but without all the waste. In other words, if you're wanting a half scare triangle, quickly cut a size slightly larger from a strip of fabric from off your bolt. Run it though and all that's left are super small edges. I guess all I'm suggesting is to not cover the entire thing with fabric, only enough to just cover the part that will be cut. 🙂 I don't have one of these but am highly considering purchasing.
That is exactly what the directions say to do.
On half square triangles if you lay two different fabrics face to face, after you cut them, they are already ready to sew them!
Or cut a strip and fold it up to 6 layers on top of the piece you want to cut! It is fun to have perfect shapes that do not need trimmed after cutting with scissors and/or a rotary cutter!
I just got the Accuquilt go for Christmas. I had a lot of the same thoughts as you. A lot of wasted fabric. I am using my scraps to make my first quilt with this machine using the die cut that came with it. That is making me feel better because those small pieces are giving me less waste.
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing 👊🏻
I've had mine for years and I cut the fabric a little larger than the die have very little waste and with most dies not all dies you can cut up to six layers. The rag cut die they don't recommend that many layers. I love the qube. I can look at a magazine and use the qube to make the cuts. With the qube you know they will all fit together.
You can cut up to six layers. You need to go back to see how to save on material. You only need to go a quarter inch beyond the cut die.
I got the go big electric, so glad I did, you have a lot of dies
I have recently bought the Accuquilt Go and absolutely love it ! I am now working on many different types of projects particularly appliqué, it has opened up a whole new world for me!
Sounds great!
I just got my love it just wish I had some of the bigger dies😍
The dies last a very longtime and (Accuquilt Go)the one you're using cuts 6 layers at a time, the one I have cuts 10 layers of fabric, I use is Accuquilt Studio Cutter. Cuts really good. You'll need to precut your fabric, I use my rotary cutter and mat, cut my fabric to the sizes need for the die cuts....less waste, but you always have something leftover. I used my fabric Cutter for quilt kits, bundles of squares, block of the month projects .... I purchased (multiple die boards) dies with more the one cut on them... you can get more done in a short time.
I’m not sure you researched as well as you should have. You wasted a lot of fabric the way you did it. Need to cut a bit larger than the shape you are cutting. I see a lot of misinformation. Donate your stuff to someone that will use it.
I love my accuquilt cutter! I never have more than 1/4" slivers of waste because if you cut the fabric the blank size the die recommends there is no more waste than when I had cut and it cut 6 layers. No need to cover the die! This tool has been a game changer for me
Thank you for your honesty.
But her review shows that she doesn't use the machine correctly to save so much waste. I am a quilter and this a great product for applique and cutting quilt blocks that sew together much easier and look better after you sew them together. This is meant for quilters, and fabric decorators and art. I hope you look further into this machine if you were interested before you watched this...
I'm sorry, but this reviewer for the Accuquilt simply gave wrong information about this wonderful machine. I have had mine for about a year now and absolutely love it. I convert every non Accuquilt pattern I use and every one of them I have made is perfect. It is a great investment.
So Debbie- I didn't give WRONG information. I gave an opinion that it seems you don't share. That's fine that you've had a different experience. Glad you love it. But I didn't love it and since I run a business it didn't suit my business which was all in the video. Its a horrible investment for my business which is what I said. It wasn't for you. That's great! Enjoy your machine, so glad you like it. Thanks for sharing. I guess I can say you are wrong in giving others pipe dreams about a machine that waste fabric, and have over priced dies and it only cuts some fabrics well and after you purchase all the dies and the cutter you've spent thousands which is an huge investment for a business, but hey - that would be wrong of me - right? Every machine is NOT for everyone and we ALL can have an opinion about different equipment - that doesn't make us wrong :( .
You can up to 6 layers of quilting cotton (not 3, like the reviewer says). This cutter is great!
I also have an Accuquilt Go cutter. I feel it's great for cutting basic shapes like you mentioned in the video as you were showing the dies. Even then it's really for shapes you use rather frequently. I have the 2 1/2 inch strip die which is very useful and also the tumbler die which i only used a couple of time since i bought it, last year.
I have been watching the accuquilt block of the month that Eleanor Burns stream live here on UA-cam which made it seem like a really nifty gadget (which it is) but you can make an entire quilt with 1 dies without getting bored. Furthermore to makes all the various quilt block you would be better off getting one of those cube sets however they cost a small fortune... I didn't realise how important those cube sets were until after I purchased the cutter.
are the videos on their website or youtube?
@@CedarHillCountryMarket I was revisiting some of your videos including this one and just saw your comment. UA-cam is a little weird on notifications. I do apologise for the very late response. Also I can't believe it's already November!
Eleanor Burn's most definitely have multiple videos using the Accuquilt Go products on her UA-cam channel "Quilt In a Day". Particularly with some of her block of the month series of videos. I have also enrolled on Eleanor Burn's Craftsy class utilising the Accuquilt Go.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket Both. I watched their YT channel.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket Both
I have an Accuquilt Go Big and love it
I love mine. I can quilt more as the cutting goes so quickly. Check out tutorials on their site or Quilt in a Day site for more efficient ways to cut the fabric. I have a "cube" of different shape dies that work together to make such a wide variety of blocks. Then I use it to cut scraps into squares or triangles that will eventually make their way into scrap quilts. These store more neatly than a pile of leftovers. Dies are pricey, so look for discount codes on their Wednesday Facebook live. Plus you can do so much with the basic cube, corners and angles.
thank you for your insight! I'm glad you found use for it, like so many. I wish it would have been something I fell in love with, but I think I love my embroidery machine more LOL
Where did you buy your rag quilt cutting die from X
I believe JoAnn's - but you can find them on ebay most of the time
Thanks for sharing this video. These were my exact concerns about the waste and cutting lifetime. I don’t have a server, so I think I’ll take you up in that suggestion 😊
I love my cutter. Not as much waste as this gal would have you believe. I can cut a queen size quilt in less than an hour and if half square triangles they are ready to sew with its match and no dog ears or other trimming needed. Made 15 quilts last year all while working much overtime with limited sewing time.
Will it cut 2mm thick leather?
I don’t think the blades would last long but it will cut thin slices of Leather 👍🏻
Honestly, I don't think it is made to cut leather.
I love my Accuquilt, you have to measure and trim your fabric before cutting, this will eliminate waste. Also be careful of your dies and size, it is easy to use, but still need to use the old noggin. Elanor Burns has some fantastic tips.
I gifted mine to my mother in law - she's happy
I've been exploring cutting machines and my question was "How much would the dies cost." You just answered that for me. There would also be the problem of more to store with a collection of dies. I think if I invest it will be a Brother machine that can connect to WI Fi.
I really do think you need to watch the tutorials on how to use the cutter
I’ve given the cutter to my mother in law - thanks for your insight
Just wanted to thank you for your HONEST personal opinion. I appreciate considering all experiences before I make a big purchase like this. It’s great to know all the good, bad, and ugly. 😉
Please do more research...
I use the extra pieces left over from cutting for my foundation quilting, Because I can use very small pieces of fabric. So really very very little goes to waste.
Great for crumb quilting also. But I seldom have much that is large enough to use for this. Maybe, it would be a good idea for me to leave extra so I can use it? I love scrappy quilting! Thanks for the idea!
@@elvasais1920 I don't know what crumb quilting is, I'll have to look that up. sewing in general is so much fun whether i'm quilting or sewing clothes. I love creating new ideas. have a great day
Just going to buy my first - the big Go! I need it because of shoulder pain with using rulers. It's good to hear the pros and cons, though, and I admire your courage in presenting them! thanks!
I bought one today at a thrift store, came home and watched their how to video, and then I watched your video. You clearly did not take the time to figure out how to load fabric to prevent waste, or see where it says you can run six layers at a time before providing this review.
Please watch other Accuquilt how to videos. This is just not accurate information. You don’t need to waste as much material as was displayed in this video.
You need to watch Accuquilt videos on how to use this machine.
you need to listen when I said I already did that - this machine was not for me - but thanks.
I do Not have the waste that you say is necessary . The instruction tell you how to fold the fabric to cut up to 6 layers of fabric at one pass through of the die through the machine press. The average person does NOT use each die to the extent of wearing it out! There is a studio model for professionals to purchase if they want to use the Accuquilt system for many, many quilts from each die cut. This lady did not do the research on how to use this machine and her reasons for not liking it are unfounded! The corners are trimmed off of each fabric piece so that your points will be perfect and so many more pluses are given you when you use the Accuquilt machines. I have had her model and upgrades to the electric model which is awesome and so...much easier to use! Well worth the money!
How much do they cost
Easy to Google - I’ve not priced them in ages -just not my thing
Depends on which model and what bundle you want. The one she has is about 300 for basic and up to 500 with accessories and dies. There are less expensive models. buying a used one is the way I would go if you don't want to spend this much. There aren't any parts to break so a used machine and used dies are great!
I bought hundreds of dollars worth of dies that I have never used. I only use it for cutting strips mostly for binding
Great video! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
this is very flawed
Check the info before you accept the evaluation. If you were interested in the machine before, you may be missing out on a blessing with this machine...please!
Thank you! You saved me a bunch of money. I hate to have fabric waste.
There is a bit of fabric around the edge but only about 1/4" if you follow the instructions that come with the machines.
U bought it on eBay
yes
I can cut on the AccuQuilt cutter with no more than 1/4” waste. I can cut 100 5” squares in no time at all. You have to precut fabric to fit die with 1/2” wider than die area. It saves fabric & so much time. Your wasting fabric by not precutting to size of die area. I have had a different experience all together than you have. If you read the directions with each die, they tell you the measurements to cut for each die. There is virtually no waste. And the time you spend precutting fabric is made up many times over with cutting 6 layers at a time. Sorry you haven’t had a good experience with yours.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Gives me much to think about.
All you say is TRUE!
You only need to cut it large enough to cover the shape, not the die itself. It's plastered all over the manual.
So -I read the manual 👊🏻 as I stated in the video I watch videos before and after buying -I’m glad you like yours that’s awesome. It didn’t work out for me and since I’m running a business it wasn’t efficient for scaling a business-it’s in the hands of my mother in law who has an injured hand and does light quilting. 👍🏻
It depends on the die. Some are easier to NOT waste fabric than others. I buy the ones that don't.
I disagree. My Go is great!
I"m glad you like yours!
I love mine, I’m so hooked and buying as much as I can, I want the bear so bad
You can cut 6 layers of fabric
If you had read the directions you would know that if you rough cut the fabric there is very little waste.
When you remove the mat, you should slide it off, not pick it up. Unless you picked it up on purpose to make it look like a mess to emphasize your negative review.
You shoud really re-title this as Cons if the Accuquilt.
I love mine and use it every chance I get. I have 3-4 different cutting systems now and I use my Accuquilt the most.
hi bitter Ellen - I can tell by your comment that you have something going on in you life and you feel the need to lash out at others. But sadly you won't get far here. You also don't know me, as I READ DIRECTIONS. I researched and watched several videos through the company that sells this machine. You've drawn a lot of assumptions yourself about me that you did not know......isn't this the pot calling the kettle black??? You are saying I'm doing something when in fact you are. I didn't like this machine it wasn't working for my business as I stated in the video. I didn't buy it for home use, stated in the video. Get your facts straight, maybe ask some questions before you make up your mind about me or what I do or don't do. I'm glad you like yours, I wish you many happy years together. My video is titled perfectly as you found it....(although I wish you hadn't). Bless your Heart, I hope your life gets better.
@@CedarHillCountryMarket
Not bitter at all.
But, if you are giving out information, it should be correct. You obviously don't like the Accuquilt because you go out of your way to be very negative.
Don't worry, I know you have loyal fans, and you won't miss me when I don't subscribe or view your videos
Thank you. You just saved me a ton of money. I cant deal with waste.
MORA Rivera me either 😬
@@terigibson6096 I did a LOT of research prior to my purchase and I watched videos from the company and it was them that mentioned the dull of the blade over time of cutting layers of fabric and that they would need to be replaced at some point. It does waste fabric compared to cutting it out on a board, its simple math. This machine is a convenience and one that I'm sure there are people who like it and those that don't as you can see from the comments. Listen, if you love this machine great, but your tone is going south fast, do a video with your own experience instead of traveling down a road where you don't know where you are as it won't fair well for you at all.
@@terigibson6096 and.....what is your point lady?
@MORA Rivera What a shame! Accuquilt is great, you could try looking it up on You Tube and see what it really does. Sadly this lady was never properly shown how to use it. I love mine and can cut a quilt out in no time and everything fits together so easily to sew. I have lots of dies for mine. I'll never cut an entire quilt out with a rotary cutter again. Oh and the die blades do not get dull, nor do you need to replace them.
@@Sharon-pb7so I"m not sure what you know about what I was shown. I'm glad you like your accuquilt, but it is unnecessary to say what you don't know for certain. I did at least a year of research when I purchased mine, through Lots and lots of sources including the company that makes it. I was told and read that the model that I have; the blades could dull if I used it for a business. I'm disappointed that you feel everyone should agree about an item that is quite expensive and is not a requirement to quilt, its a luxury item and being a luxury item, it needs to pack benefits that work for my business, not a home novice. I don't don't make major purchases without researching - so your mentioning that no one showed me - how would you know that? The fact is you don't. Please consider being more kind when lending what you think is your expertise.
Never got my rebate!!!!!
You should probably take a class or watch some videos on how to use this properly. I have more completed projects in shorter amount of time with little to no waste with my cutter.
I just cut a strip the size that I need. I use it mostly for my rag quilts. Pre fringes the block, very little waste. 1/4" on each side.
Never got my rebate. Lied to.
thats horrible - who did you purchase it from?
If your primary purpose are squares, then a simple strip ruler would be very efficient. Most quilts have more complexity. But it sounds like you plan to leave those details to your purchasers.
So you have to cut material to well cut material. Seems like double work to me...lol. You confirmed just what I thought about it.
Please look at more info on this machine. This video did not review how the instructions with your Accuquilt machine shows you how to avoid the issues stated in this video...
I think if you learned to use it properly you would use it Mark a 1/4 around you blades that is all you need to cut your shapes Best time saver yet Very little waste when used as it was intended
i buy it from you
I gave it to my mother in law :( sorry about that!
I bought the electric one seven years ago and I don't like it.
Thank you for sharing that 👍🏻
Why?
Thank you for the review. I was going back and forth buying the new model until I watch your video. I think what is stopping me from making the purchase is the dies don’t last. Yes, you’re absolutely correct that these Accuquilt dies range anyway from $20 to over $60. Most of the dies I had seen go from $45 and up. So, not realizing that the Accuquilt dies don’t last until I found your video is saving me the time and money before finding out later. I wish other UA-cam Content Creators would share this to their viewers.
Not totally true. Most people can not wear them out unless they use them for many many quilts with the same die or use them professionally in their businesses. There is a Studio Pro Model that is sold to prevent the dies from wearing out with heavy duty consistent use. My friend has one for her business.
Wow you didn’t watch much on this machine before offering this review. You certainly are wasting your fabric if you use it this way. You only need a 1/4” overlap of the fabric in order to cut your shapes and it will cut up to 6 layers. In truth I cut 4 layers at a time to be sure of a good cut. The absolute best dies are the strip dies which allows you to cut all of your borders and bindings very quickly and very easily. I have the same cutter and then moved up to the go electric. This is the opinion of someone whose not selling machines. No offence intended.
It is a shame that you didn’t take the time to really learn how to use the system. You sub cut your fabric to fit the die blades - not the entire die board. AccuQuilt suggest that you cut the fabric no larger than 1/2 inch wider than the die blades. You can cut up to 6 layers of quilting cotton, and can really save time and fabric. I love the 3 cutters I have - the go me, the go and the studio. I know you have given it away, but like I said, it is really a shame you didn’t learn how to properly use the cutter. The dies last for ever - thousands of cuts, the cutting mats do wear out, but you can extend the life of the mats by flipping them over and around and moving them around on the die itself. This is really not a proper review.
thanks Karen for your unsolicited opinion, however, I did do all those things and I did research and watch etc. Its not kind of you to assume I did not. I didn't like this cutter - you do and that's great - Have NO idea why you choose to sum a situation that you know little about. Thanks for the view, but you are IN CORRECT in your assessment of what I did and did not do. It's not a proper review because YOU don't think I did something I did do? You are FREE to make a video showing what you do like about this cutter, no one is stopping you.
You're so so wrong, I'll never watch you again. I have over 125 dies they never go dull. You should take a class from someone that knows how to use them. For one you measure the shape one quarter inch larger, and there is hardly no waste at all. Just take a class before you spread such lies.
wow - you cut people you've never meet off so quickly, not even giving them a chance to bring you any insight or blessing in your life. I merely just shared my own opinion....I wasn't pushing it on anyone. How lethal are you? Best wishes for your critical, empty journey...
This is such a negative view on this product.
and your comment is not negative? Anna its an opinion that obviously you don't share. That is ok but doesn't seem to be ok with you. Not sure why, I'm allowed to have an opinion about a product that differs from you. Or don't I?
I disagree !!!