How to use AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutting Machine

[@catherinecharlwood4546]

You are the first video I’ve seen rolling back and forth, great idea

[@karenhorvath8056]

I am glad to see a young quilter. I was really young when I started also.

[@lindaswanson7485]

good presentation!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@kebbieyoung3929]

Thank you for the video! I just ordered my go the other day! I can’t wait to get it! I am totally blind so having a fabric cutter is kind of a must have for me.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

You're going to love it!!!

[@pamelabird1570]

Thank you. You explained things so well. I have the same machine and will be using it for some charity work. Looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@cathyurratio862]

Thanks Emily. I just ordered an Accuquilt Go and that was a perfect tutorial. Can’t wait to try it now- you made it seem so easy!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’m so excited for you!! Have you decided which dies to use first?!

[@mygeorge1951]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. I got my cutting system a few weeks ago and I'm anxious to start using it.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Have fun!!!!

[@NickiLeeLily]

Thank you for a great video! I've had the AccuGo for a year now just waiting for me to use it- can't wait!

[@darlenemcdowell3383]

I just order the machine, I cannot wait to receive it next week.

[@doneldakjellman2676]

Great job

[@nancysmith5259]

Great video. I was just gifted an AccuQuilt GO! I haven’t used it yet but am real excited to give it a try. All the cuts are so precise. Love that. Great way to not have as much wasted fabric.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

What an amazing gift to receive! I’m sure you’ll love using it!

[@richardsimmons7615]

Well made video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 😊

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathleenagnew157]

Useful tutorial x

[@randyjones8613]

Just got my Go Your video is awesome and explains how to use so well. Thank you.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I’m so glad you like the video! Make sure you check out my AccuQuilt playlist for more tutorials and inspiration too ☺️

[@dcwatashi]

I don’t see this as a timesaver but I do see it as a great help for people who have arthritis in their hands

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

The way it really saves me time is that I no longer have to trim any blocks after sewing (like HSTs or Flying Geese!) .. and also cutting 6 layers at a time is really nice too.

[@dcwatashi]

@@HomemadeEmilyJane don’t get me wrong lol I would love to have this but I have to recoup $4000 that I had to pay as an emergency for one of my cats so that’s where my income tax refund is going sadly. I did watch another video from one of the dealers and she had a really good tip about doing those half square triangles, she placed the fabric right sides together when she was putting it on the plate (the die?) so that when she took off that plastic cover whatever that’s called, all of her half square triangles were in the correct order she just had to pick them up as is and she could take them directly to the sewing machine. I found out that one of my good friends sister has the entire set and she lives about 10 minutes from me so hopefully after this Covid crap goes away I can try it out at her house. My friend said that her sister can cut out an entire king size quilt in one day of course I don’t know the pattern but still…😀

[@annebeck9263]

Emily, great video. Very well done. You even mention a couple ideas that I had not heard, and I've watched every video live but 2, and many others on replay from corp. Thanks for all you do for the quilting world.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thank you for your kind words, Anne! ❤️

[@sandyorth4067]

I didn't realize the website had ideas too. Can't wait to start using it.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

the possibilities are endless!!!

[@lynnenicholson6968]

The website is brilliant Sandy... you can download tons of free patterns, and on the GoQuilt tab you can play with hundreds of designs and then have your own personalised pattern to download. If you check out AccuQuilt’s blog there are posts that give you loads of ideas too

[@pfarmer7589]

Excellent video.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Glad you liked it!

[@theresacooper5207]

Very good best demonstrator I’ve seen so far.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks for those encouraging words!! ❤️

[@cheryljune1603]

Thanks for showing this

[@lynnenicholson6968]

Hi. Loved your video. Personally I adore my AccuQuilt Go. I lost most of my sight four years ago and without my AccuQuilt and the dies I bought I wouldn’t be able to continue sewing as I do.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I love that the cutting machine allows you to keep creating!! ❤️❤️

[@encarnacionada2]

Great tutorial Emily, I have an Accuquilt Go Starter Kit, the 8" cube. I am sticking with you for cutting fabrics you make it easy. You explain it to the point. now I would like to know how do you store you're cutting fabrics with the Accuquilt? Do you store them in a see-through Bin, by die numbers. That is how I store my fabrics after has been cut with the die by numbers. Love the fabrics behind you are those fat quarters the way they're laid out. Nice Thank you Emily. Oh, question curious mind wants to know do you cut only 100% cotton, or you cut other fabrics like polyester, or like silky fabrics? Let me know. I really would like to make my first quilt this year

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Hi Ada! Thanks for your kind words of encouragement! I personally only cut the pieces that I need for a specific project, so I do not have a need to store fabric pieces previously cut into AccuQuilt shapes. Your plastic bin storage sounds like a great solution if you prefer to cut before having a project in mind! I typically do use 100% cotton quilting fabric, but I have also used my AccuQuilt to cut batting or other fabrics in polyester or rayon materials. If you're looking for more tips for making your very first quilt, I think you will love this section on my website: homemadeemilyjane.com/quilt/

[@lutishahill1393]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tracyfrancis1095]

You did a lovely job with the explanation and usage of the machine! Thank you.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thank you Tracy! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@peipooch]

Use your scraps to make string quilts or crumb quilts! I love my Go and GoMe!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Love those ideas!!! Scrap quilts are so fun! Now that AccuQuilt has released some Qubes with small pieces, scraps would be perfect for those small blocks

[@conniecarroll747]

Now I've seen everything.

[@sharonmiller8891]

Thank you for sharing,could I also use my Go Baby to cut with paper dies for cards. Thank you!

[@szelop]

Do you place the selvages on any certain direction? I used an Accuquilt recently & my 4 1/2” squares were short on one side & I was told it could be because of the direction I loaded the fabric! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Yes! That’s a great question - the “right” way to do it is for the selvage to be perpendicular to the rollers. I personally only do it correctly about half the time though anyway 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@papercents]

Nice video - very helpful tips!

[@PraeaKitten]

I am new to quilting and quite interested in a die cutter but I can't seem to find anywhere where anyone mentions whether the dies have a seam allowance. For instance, if I want to make a 6" finished square I need a 6 1/2" raw square so there's a 1/4" seam allowance. Does the die account for that?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Hi Patty! Great question! Yes, the dies for patchwork and piecing do include the seam allowance. The dies for appliqué don’t because there wouldn’t be any seam allowance. You can learn more and find some of my favorite dies on this article: homemadeemilyjane.com/accuquilt-dies/

[@velvet.vampyre]

O.o I want one!

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I definitely can’t recommend it enough! Here’s another helpful resource you might enjoy: homemadeemilyjane.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-accuquilt-cutting-machines/

[@mandybarton134]

Do you not need to put your length wise grain on the label side of the die ? I thought about running strips in like you do but then the accuquilt videos say lengthwise grain on label side? Just wondering if you had any problems sewing it up doing it your way? Thanks great video x

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Great question! No issues here, but it might also depend on the quality of fabric being used. I prefer to use quilt shop quality as much as possible

[@suelemke8544]

I love your video here, you do it the same way as I do...

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@chickenlips605]

the pieces are many and small, so it will take much time to sew them together?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

That’s a great question! It depends on what dies you’re using and what quilt block/designs you’re making. The fastest ones to sew up are typically the ones with bigger sizes and straight lines. For quick sewing, I love using the 12” Mix and Match Qube to make a variety of different blocks! If you do something smaller or with curves or Y-seams, then those do tend to take more time to sew. (I do find the most time savings on cutting though when I’m doing more complicated shapes that would be tricky and time-consuming with the rotary cutter!)

[@lieslschmidt3718]

You mentioned that you have the 12” go cube box. Do the 12” dies fit into the Go machine? I thought it only took dies up to 10”.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

The dies in the 12” qube are 10” so they do fit in the Go machine :)

[@dihett]

Which dies come with it? I know there are others available for purchase.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

There are lots of packages & bundles you can choose from! Find out more information over on this article: homemadeemilyjane.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-accuquilt-cutting-machines/

[@sharoncruz2249]

I would like to get the kit but to expensive 😢

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Secondhand or sharing with friends are great options too 💕

[@billcooper2584]

I’m asking for my girlfriend, who has this GO cutter. She has dies with multiple sized shapes, how would you cut just one of those sizes, ie; the 3” circle that’s on the die with a 5” and 2” circles? Or do you have to buy the specific sizes?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

On a multi-shape die, just place the fabric and cutting mat over the shape that you want cut.

[@rachelmiller495]

Does it come w other shapes for appliqués?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Great question! Accuquilt offers TONS of appliqué shapes for the die cut machines. They’re sold separately or in bundles too

[@Justsewjane]

I sure would like to see what you were making.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Be sure to follow @HomemadeEmilyJane on Instagram to stay up to date on all my current projects 💕

[@jennyjist]

@@HomemadeEmilyJane I have a question regarding the Accuquilt Go Me system; I have been cutting by hand for a while and I understand how to Cyprus using the pattern blocks that are in the 8” cube, that being said, when I wenypt to the pattern book to make the xoheart pattern, I noticed the layout has no coordinating numbers?? All patterns I have made from any purchased pattern has your layout diagram usually alphabetical or by number. I am just looking for an answer....thank you for any advice🤗❤️. Love watching you!

[@lindagunter8339]

I just purchased a Go Baby but when I try to put the die into the machine it does not go in as easily as your die. Why is it because it is new?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Oh that’s interesting! First, make sure your using the proper die for the machine you have. How many layers of fabric are you cutting? Try cutting just 1 layer of fabric and see if that makes it any easier? I hope you’re able to get it to work!

[@lindadalton2668]

If you are going to do all this pre cutting why not just cut your pattern. I’m confused as to why this is so great

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

It saves so much time! It makes it so that I don’t have to do any trimming for HSTs or Flying Geese after piecing them (which is my least favorite part, honestly).. but if all you’re cutting is squares or rectangles, then it’s quicker to just cut them with a ruler and rotary cutter.

[@donnarichey144]

I am not sure how to lay the fabric. Straight of grain or how and how do you know if its straight of grain or whatever.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Great question!! The biggest thing is to make sure the fabric grain lines up with the straight edge on the die. The experts will say to have the selvage edge of the fabric parallel to the side of the die that has the sticker on it for the most accurate cuts.

[@RunWithScissorsSewingOriginal]

Showed my husband the videos and he ready to say go! Only 1 video said when the dies get dull you have to buy a new one. How often does that happen? About how many cuts per die can you get?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

That’s so great to hear!!!! I’m not sure there’s a specific number of cuts you can expect, but the dies last a very long time! I’ve had my machine for just almost 2 years and I use it a LOT! I use my half square triangle dies the most and haven’t noticed them getting dull yet. If you think you’ll be using one shape quite a bit or using the machine on an industrial cutting level, you might consider getting the Studio 2 machine (the machine is more expensive, but the dies are super sturdy and actually they have better sales on the studio dies)

[@mattiemckenzie7962]

Why fabrics can be used? I like making wreaths and find it tedious to cut out the shapes.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

A lot of different types of fabrics can be cut with AccuQuilt! Some common types are cotton, denim, fleece, flannel, and even quilt batting! (The thicker fabrics can only cut 1 layer at a time though)

[@lindaj4162]

I just got a GO! me. What block sizes can I use for this cutter?

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Hi Linda! The Go! Me machine can fit dies up to 6” wide. I’d suggest getting the 8” Mix & Match Qube because the dies in that set are all 6”! ❤️ happy sewing!!

[@kyrrasconrad1865]

Two suggestions for any future acuquilt videos you make: I thought I heard that you need to run the fabric through with the green in a particular direction. If that is the case it would be nice to address it. The other request I would have is that if you are going to have music on well, you do something where you don't have to talkcould you please have it play?Add a much lower decibel level. The music was so much louder than your voice was that it was very irritating to have to listen to it. I would prefer silence. I did find the video generally helpful.Because i've never seen an acuquilt used before

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thank you for the feedback. I'll try to address these suggestions in future videos! This was one of my earlier ones so the audio issues should be better now!

[@patrickduguay8]

Marking your die with a marker voids the warranty. This was confirmed by Accuquilt.

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

Thanks for sharing that useful information! I haven’t had any defects but it’s probably a good idea to try them before marking the lines then just to be safe!

[@lindadalton2668]

This takes to much time

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

To me this is a total waste of time

[@HomemadeEmilyJane]

I was skeptical at first too, but after using AccuQuilt for a few years, it’s actually so much faster and way more precise than rotary cutting. I primarily find the triangles or other odd shapes the most time-saving because I don’t have to trim after sewing