AccuQuilt Dies - My Collection! (Plus some other dies that work with Go! Cutters)

[@ScrapFabricLove]

What is your favorite AccuQuilt Die?

[@alicegrosso444]

I don’t have a favourite. I have a duck fish and an owl.

[@nancytate4582]

I like to use the 6” cube dies for cutting out quilts

[@vivianburrus8085]

Since I'm coming here "from the future" after your Go Big review, I'll add to the favorites I listed in the comments there: I had to laugh about your Blue Wren Charm Square die: I bought the Accuquilt 9 inch Cube set for the same reason! I'd long debated about buying the original 5 inch square die but felt I couldn't justify it since I never had any trouble rotary cutting charm squares, it was just tedious. However, when I realized that a lot of the BOB dies I was buying were nine inch finished, the Cube set made sense for making companion blocks to work in quilt layouts with them so then the five inch square die in it was considered a bonus, LOL!! Of course now you have me looking through the Blue Wren catalog and compiling a list of future "Must Haves"....

[@ScrapFabricLove]

😂

[@ladytj4u]

Thank you for sharing the other dies that can be used. I appreciate you ❤

[@norma5155]

Hi Kristen, I am Norma, from Blue Wren in Australia. Our foam is different than the Accuquilt foam, so initially it may feel different putting it through the rollers. Actually, if you have a pair of calipers, and compare the thickness of the dies, you will fiond in fact that ours are 0.2 of a millimetre thinner...not thicker. Our mats and dies together make the same thickness... that is why we include the free mat with each die. The mats...if you take a moment to read the label back, are semi self-healing. One can easily cut 6 layers and even 8 layers with the strip mats where the blades are all the same direction. I hope you try them, the 6" x 12" does work in the Go Me, the Go Baby and even the Sizzix big shot or Fabi ( in that case with two of our mats underneath to give the die the correct height and one of our mats on top). Of course the lid that the smaller dies have is just for protection... I hope you remove it before cutting! From your description yuou say it is thicker, when in fact it is not.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Apologies Norma it felt thicker to me but you are right I didn’t actually get out any tools to measure it! Thanks for the correction! I love that your dies come with free mats - it’s a great addition!

[@melmason8647]

Hi Norma I’m so glad you commented … I too am in Australia and I have now found your website and WOW !! Not only have you got an amazing array of products they are all made here right in Aus and that is a huge deal in my book !!

[@traceyfinch2615]

Do you ship to America? And if so, what is the shipping cost?

[@norma5155]

@@traceyfinch2615 Yes we do. It works out about $35 for one die, but you can estimate shipping as before you finalise the purchase and will find out that shipping costs come down as each die is added. People find it more economical to add three dies. Remember you are getting the mat included.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! I hope you have a cheerful week ahead. I very much enjoyed this video and was able to sit and hand quilt. Thanks for posting this video!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks so much! You have a lovely week too!

[@sadiejosiemom]

At the end of January I fell down the Accuquilt rabbit hole. It was basically a reward to me from me for surviving the dreaded thing that shall not be named. I'm in the States so all mine have been purchased through Accuquilt. The first thing I got was the 8" cube bundle with the GO! cutter included the 2.5" strip die and the Eleanor Burns book. Since then I've ordered lots more and always when they have a 40% off sale - except I just ordered the GO Big for 35% off. My favorite die so far is the 2.5" square multiples.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Well done you for surviving! And no harm rewarding yourself! Especially when there is a sale 😉

[@lalagamma4452]

The dies are great. TFS May you have a joyous, positive vibes with no drama kind of week my Sweet Friend ❤️🐞✌️🕉️

[@ScrapFabricLove]

You have a lovely week too!!

[@SewFun]

I have been using the AccuQuilt for several years. I will warn you that I've had some issues on older strip dies with the foam coming away from the board it's glued onto. Accuquilt used to replace them, but they no longer do. So just know that they don't last forever. That said I still find the system useful for me.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@nancytate4582]

I have over 400 accu-quilt dies! Thanks for giving me some new ideas on what to do with them!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Wow! Now that is a collection. I’ve bought a few more since this video but not at your level yet!

[@janicelough3918]

Thanks! I didn’t know about the Blue Wren dies until now! Perfect cheaper alternatives. And excellent quality. Not made in China.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks so much! So glad you found something useful from the video 💕

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

The blue triangles look great from my view! 🥰👍

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks!!

[@DeniseFiegel]

Thank-you for your info on the acvuquilt machine I am learning and still deciding. It really is helping me

[@janetcozens5756]

Brilliant tutorials thanks for your amazing ideas 💐💐💐😃😃😃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@suehorn4182]

Thanks for your video. I’ve purchased several cubes and dies, but have not begin using them yet.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Have fun when you do start!

[@terridean4784]

I have the 6 inch finished strip cutter. I use it for borders and to cut squares which are the perfect size to pair with 9 patch blocks using the 8” qube’s 2 1/2 inch (2 inch finished) squares. The 9 patches are the same size as the 6 inch finished squares cut from the strip die.

[@kathytowe2803]

Hi Kristen, I am a beginner quilter and have been looking at the accuQuilt set up. Thanks for showing us . I am here in eastern Ontario, Canada and trying to find a dealer. Thanks for all of your inspiring tutorials too.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks for watching! Although I’m from Toronto originally I live in Scotland so I don’t know if a dealer in Canada but I have bought some direct from the US and used the website usgobuy to get it shipped to me for cheaper! A bit of admin involved but it’s worth it.

[@ritamorales2263]

There is a Facebook site where people sell their dies.

[@nerdmom_quilts]

I have been using my Accuquilt recently and really like my bear paw die. I have the large drunkards path and am still figuring out best way to get circle edges to line up properly when sewing. I find that some dies sew together better with a scant 1/4” seam. Thanks for this video. Would love a video about any tips or tricks you have.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I’m trying to practice curves myself recently- if I come up with some good tips I’ll definitely share!

[@laurastratton8614]

Chrystine - Have you watched the Eleanor Burns video on sewing the Drunkard's Path die? I found it really helped

[@ScrapFabricLove]

No not seen that yet but I think someone else recommended it so thanks for the reminder!

[@karensibley2485]

I love my hst dies. Use them with qst to make flying geese too. Saves time (no squaring up or cutting off dog ears) and fabric for me. I now buy dies as I need them. Like you I have several I haven’t used that were on sale and I would like to do them but…….

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I need to try those two dies! It’s on my list! It’s the squaring up that has made me hesitant to do many hst based quilts so I probably should unwrap this die and have a go!

[@efghaus]

@@ScrapFabricLove, I found the trick to any of the accuquilt dies with bias, like HST and QST is to starch your fabric first and reduce your stitch length!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Great tip!

[@terridean4784]

Accuquilt claims that if you use the Blue Wren dies it voids your warranty. I believe the warranty is only for a year though so after that go for it. My friend buys Blue Wren dies and says that after shipping to the USA and the conversion to Australian dollars, the cost is about the same or maybe slightly cheaper than buying from Accuquilt, so the benefit is in finding dies you like that aren’t available through Accuquilt. She has had no problems using them on her machine. You do need to use the mats that come with them though.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Interesting thanks.

[@janicelough3918]

The Blue Wren dies each come with a free mat. I have found that their regular prices are still less than after waiting to catch a sale on the Accuquilt. That makes the whole purchase much less than Accuquilt. And they are not made in China like all of the Accuquilt products. Just saying. I too am from Toronto, now living in Washington state.

[@efghaus]

Hi Kristen! Thanks for sharing your collection! I like how you used the crazy petals die in the rainbow raindrops baby quilt. So inspirational. I don't have that die yet (but I'll add it to my wish list) and I'm really trying to save money because my sewing machine is on her last leg and I want to upgrade. When you use the alphabet die, do you use the embroidery file that comes with the dies?

[@ScrapFabricLove]

No I don’t use the embroidery files. I don’t have the embroidery add on for my machine. I just raw edge appliqué the alphabet letters after temporarily fusing them down with heat n’ bond. Sometimes I use a blanket stitch and sometimes just a zigzag.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

Don't have a Go but have thought about it a lot.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I love mine but they definitely are expensive to start with.

[@alicegrosso444]

Hi Kristin. I can’t believe you remembered me from a year ago thank you so much for theinformation I did not know that everyone I asked had no idea.

[@pamelafowler4406]

I thought the dies need to stored flat? So it's ok to stack on end?

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I’ve actually read they shouldn’t be stored flat - they should be stored like books on bookcases apparently. The cutting mats should be kept flat but I just keep them in between the strip does that are pretty tight together so they stay flat that way.

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

I love mine, waiting on go big. My arthritis is killing me.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Poor you! Hope it comes soon!

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

@@ScrapFabricLove thank you,me too

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

@@ScrapFabricLove It came today!

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

Thank you!!! My next 500 hexies will go much quicker!!!❤

[@ScrapFabricLove]

So glad it was useful for you!

[@alicegrosso444]

Hi Kristen. I love your collection of dies. I have a Sizzix big shot and I’m having a problem finding dies for it. Help please.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I’ve not used a sizzix- are the dies a completely different size to Accuquilt?

[@alicegrosso444]

@@ScrapFabricLoveHi Kristen. Sizzix dies are a bit thicker. Some people say you can use AccuQuilt dies and others say you can’t. I just thought you new. Thank you so much for getting back to me.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Sorry no I don’t have any sizzix knowledge! Maybe you could borrow an Accuquilt die from a friend and run it through to test it? Good luck!

[@alicegrosso444]

@@ScrapFabricLove thank you for your time.

[@sharonkulick7307]

You may have found this out already, but AccuQuilt dies can be used with the Sizzix. You need the adapter plate G, but I don’t know if that is available anymore. If not, just add layers of cardstock until you get the right thickness. Good luck.

[@judyemanuel521]

My daughter and her husband got me started with 6” block bundle of dies for Christmas. I desperately want to purchase another set, probably 12” bc multiples of 6 open lots of possibilities. Frankly, I just cannot justify spending over $100 a pop per cheaper die. How do you justify in your mind the expense? Or was this from a wonderfully generous family member or friend? I hope my question doesn’t sound judgmental. I’m just assuming everyone is feeling the crunch over grocery storyprices.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I have bought some died new (usually on sale) but I have also bought many secondhand on eBay or from facebook sewing destash groups. I think there also some quilt guilds that have arrangements to swap and share dies, though not the one I am in.

[@aggieadams1186]

Can you buy 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 dye trangles

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Hi - they definitely have those sizes for HSTs but not sure how small the go for equilateral triangles. They have loads of dies though so it would be worth just checking their site. There is a link in the description of this video.

[@dakin7612]

Half and quarter square triangles are used in so many quilts. Most of them are traditional, but I have seen them used in modern quilts too. I challenge you to challenge yourself to find a way to use them, LoL.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks! I did make a quilt for my nephew with loads of hsts last Xmas. Liked it more than I thought I would.

[@patricialee725]

Come with your go me

[@bruhman1617]

*throbs*

[@lorrainecieskak8323]

6

[@AuntDi2]

I just started buying and I’m not impressed. It seems to waste a lot of fabric and every time I go to use it, I don’t have the right sizes. It’s an expensive toy! Just my opinion.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I think it is one of those love it or hate it things isn’t it? I use all my scraps no matter what size so having funny shaped leftovers is kind of a challenge for me 😂! But I get that that isn’t for everyone! I’m sure you could resell yours to someone else if you don’t like it.

[@sadiejosiemom]

You might want to think about how you could cut your fabric smaller so that there isn't much waste. If you rough cut it a half inch bigger all around (of the blade area - not bigger than the die) there is minimal waste. I originally got it to make precuts from my really old stash.

[@Merrigold.Quilts]

Not for those of us who have arthritis. I would have had to stop sewing if not for accuquilt

[@terridean4784]

You can rip or cut strips that are 1/2” to 1/4 inch larger than the die. For example if you are cutting five inch charm squares you can rip a piece of fabric to 5 1/4 inch if you are very careful about your placement over the dies. You gets just slivers of waste. This waste, to me is acceptable for the accuracy of the cuts. If you make very accurate cuts with your rotary cutter and ruler then there is still the benefit of speediness of your cuts. A queen size binding can be cut with one pass of the Accuquilt 2 1/2 inch strip die.