Why don't people like the Accuquilt?

In this video we're talking about why people don't like the Accuquilt machine (and why they're wrong). You don't need to like it for YOU, but that doesn't mean it isn't a fabulous tool for others to enjoy!
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[@cherip4573]

I was one of the people that thought that there was a lot of waste using AccuQuilt early on when I first started quilting. Over time I realized that there will be waste no matter how careful you cut. So I started building my collection of dies then one day my local quilt shop was closing out their dies and machines at 75% off. They had one Go Big left and I grabbed it and never looked back. It is amazing the amount of time it saves cutting.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I wish when JoAnn's cleared out Accuquilt, I'd known what it was. I'd bought all the dies.

[@vickiesorensen472]

I love my accuquilt! Waiting for the new die to try to show up today! Great video! Thanks.

[@petmomful2260]

I got of couple of dies when JoAnne's cleared out the Accuquilt. I love mine, and over the years, I have collected a lot of dies.

[@calvingraham3370]

I love my AccuQuilt! I cut 80 2 1/2" strips from yardage in less than 45 minutes and I did not have the fabric prepped first! So nice and much cheaper than buying jelly rolls!

[@cathybarnes8303]

That's where I started: Joanns ​@@ellenhofer3343

[@stephaniesinden145]

Our public library has a Go Big electric and lots of dies. But they were just approved to buy $3000 more!

[@darlalawton7689]

how interesting...I have never heard of this

[@deloresangus6687]

Lucky community!

[@CarolinaMoore]

That is fantastic! ❤️

[@ellenhofer3343]

​@darlalawton7689 many public libraries have sections where you can check out all kinds of things. Mixers, lawn mowers, aewing machines - all kinds of things

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Wow. I live in a big city and barely any quilting books. Your super fortunate ❗️

[@sandybruce9092]

I love all three of my Accuquilt machines! They have saved me so much time and it isn’t a waste if you place your fabrics correctly in the die! People,who think it wastes fabrics are just not placing their fabric correctly.

[@ceceliachandler8761]

I enjoy my AccuQuilt Go Big. I have a lot of trouble cutting straight, even with a ruler! It always slips!! I’m also a relatively new quilter as well. My AccuQuilt is a lifesaver.

[@martibrown2993]

I was one person that wanted this because of my cutting inability. I hate to cut out pieces for a quilt, until my daughter lifted me a Go Me. I soon saw the Go Big and DH thought it is what I needed. He bought it for me. I traded in my Go Me on the Go Big. Love, love, love it. Bought two dies with points I earned. This has made my quilting life so much easier and fun again.

[@joycesinclair9397]

I have added 1/4” tape to mark where I need to place my fabric. All I loose is 1/4” of fabric. I think that’s worth it for the accuracy of cutting. For appliqué it is invaluable.

[@cathybarnes8303]

I Mark my dies 1/4" bigger than the blades with a Sharpie marker, clear to the width of the die.

[@CarolinaMoore]

@cathybarnes8303 clever! ❤️

[@barbnix4717]

I, too, have a LOT of dies and I'm in the process of using them so they don't go to "waste". But also, if you don't want to put your "waste" in the garbage, take them to a recycle place or as I am lucky enough to have a gal at the quilt guild that collects them from us and she takes them to a textile recycle center. I just keep a clean kitchen can under my cutting table and when it's full I take it to the monthly meeting and don't have to "waste" gas making an extra trip. THANX for your videos Carolina!

[@nancy9478]

They can also be sewn into a pillow and donated to animal shelters. Heavy weight thrifted sheets can be used for the cases. ❤

[@susanbilby]

I had 4 aunts that had arthritis. I bought the Accuquilt before I retired so I would have it when I couldn’t use a rotary cutter anymore.

[@JudyHart1]

I did a quilt with half-square triangles, positioned the fabric so I could just carry the die to the sewing machine, pick up two layers of fabric and sew. Such a time saver.

[@lindapucillo7875]

I made a quilt from a kit. I thought it had 110 half square triangles. When I got it home, I realized it was made with 1,100 half square triangles. My husband had gifted me the Go Big due to a shoulder injury I had the correct triangle die in one of my cubes. It made it so much easier to cut and was very fast. I did not cut all the triangles at once, instead cut some, sewed some, and squared some. Repeated this method over 5 days, and finished making the squares. Quilt turned out great and was a gift to one of our sons.

[@lauraclockadale438]

My quilt store here in Palm Coast FL, Cut Up and Sew / Sew Fresh, hosted a 10-lesson demonstration about using the AQ. Love love love. Every project I’ve made using the AQ was perfected because of the precise cutting. Starching the fabric before cutting is paramount. This was a great investment.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Love that! ❤️

[@jodiemccord748]

I love my Accuquilt. I totally don’t feel like I waste fabric. I do eliminate huge amounts of frustration and miss cut or ill cut pieces.

[@26debsterdots]

Those little strings that are left over from cuttings of the accuquilt and rotary too I use as ribbon for gift packaging. I glue them or stitch them together and wind on a paper towel roll etc. I can also crochet or knit with them, weave them. So really no waste if they are repurposed. Twine is another purpose.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Oh! I love that! ❤️

[@jokoehn4281]

What a wonderful idea!!

[@sarahsharaf4373]

I’m working on this quilt now…used this die! LOVE LOVE LOVE. It makes this block so much easier!!!

[@constancedavis4738]

I love mine!!!! Perfect cuts Everytime but the half square triangles are the real joy!

[@anilovesmeemee]

I purchased the GO! ultimate starter set for half price almost 3 years ago during a sales event in November, just before Black Friday, and got a bonus 12" square ruler - total cost was $250, I would not have been able to afford it otherwise. Since then, for birthdays and Christmas I've asked for gift certificates to buy new dies, I wait for them to go on sale. I've also purchased dies from guild member friends, and we've traded back and forth too. I use mine mostly for strip cutting, I have several widths, to me these are the handiest. I have a few applique dies too, mainly for making children's quilts or to use on totes, beach towels and the like. My local quilt store carried Accuquilt for a long time up until last year, they didn't continue with them this year, said our market was saturated and no one was buying the machines or dies anymore. I think the main reason folks seem to dislike the machines is they have not taken the time to learn how to use them properly.

[@pattiann8477]

When you are older and have EXTREMELY sore hands, Accuquilt is a boon! My hands and arms were so sore, I actually thought I would have to give up quilting! Then I purchased my Accuquilt! I love it! so quick and easy...great for cutting up scraps too!

[@linvin18]

I would love an accuquilt but the dies are so expensive, yes for people who want them, need them, and more importantly afford them.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I buy my dies carefully and only when they are on sale. One at a time.

[@ellenhofer3343]

I buy my dies ONLY on sale and one at a time.

[@constancepeterson6156]

Inv…don’t forget how expensive shipping is. I would purchase more die’s on sale if the shipping wasn’t as much as die. Moreover, the mats are outrageously expensive too.

[@fabricdragon]

@@constancepeterson6156 start talking to the local library about buying one for loan/use, and to the local quilt guild or quilts of valor group? i buy on sale and when they have free shipping...

[@grammykhernandez3051]

Great video! The only problem I have is when I am using my 2.5 inch square die, it doesn’t cut cleanly. I have tried using the pick that came with my Go Big but there is never anything in where the blades are. Maybe I am not laying my fabric down right.

[@GinaGrowe]

Had no idea people were hating on AccuQuilt. I see the "waste" as also usable because those strings are just that - strings to play with in a string block. Little pieces are great for using with fusible on postcards or art projects. And yes, I use the left overs from cutting in both the bird box where the birds grab the little bits for their nests and as stuffing. I do wish I had an electric because I have the pro and won't be spending the monies for electric but I do love my AccuQuilt.

[@Sherry-kz5tr]

People aren't hating on this product... this is a common marketing, advertising campaign.

[@jokoehn4281]

​@Sherry-kz5tr It may be marketing but I hear SO many people hating in AccuQuilt when I go to sew groups and talk with other quilters. I've actually had a hard time understanding how it works because when I'd ask many would say it was just a gimmick, wasted fabric, or was no better than a rotary cutter!

[@lynnenicholson6968]

⁠@@Sherry-kz5tr I guess you’ve not been in a quilting group in Facebook when someone asks about which AccuQuilt machine or dies are the most useful… Even if the person has said they can’t use rotary cutter and rulers due to sight loss or hand/ wrist/ shoulder problems people jump in saying they’re wasteful (actually they’re not as Carolina accurately described the off cuts tend to be what is cut off in squaring or big enough to cut to use in other blocks or scrap quilts); they’re expensive (yes they are but if you buy a the Go and Qube for your favourite block size you get access to 72 free blocks based on a 4 patch (downloadable from the website) and then can of course you can make 72 quilts using just the one type of block, and infinite quilts using 2, 3, 4, etc block types) and the only replenishables are the cutting mats and (which equates with blades when using a cutter).

[@cindyf181]

I use my Accuquilt studio die cutter for some part of almost every new quilt I start. The strip dies are the best. They are also great for cutting 2" or 2.5" strips out of the leftover fabric from a project, which I then use to make scrap quilts.

[@SewMagic-SewMagical]

Neither of my wrist function normally (they were disseminated in a horrible fall). I also teach quilting at the local High School. Often I have thought about getting something like the AccuQuilt. Now I want to action on it, not just think about it. I am writing a grant this summer for our class for a few new machines, and a few other items. I will,have to see if I can squeeze an AccuQuilt on the list. Many times I cringe giving a student a rotary cutter and others end up having to do myself. Which some days can be very painful. Thanks for the demo. I have watched you several time before, now I am subscribing!❤

[@CarolinaMoore]

Oh! I hope your grant is able to get you an Accuquilt! They really are so useful, especially when teaching kiddos!

[@kathycarlen4858]

I had a Go Baby for years but during Covid I started using it daily then upgraded and I fell in love ❤ I also thought it wasted fabric so that’s why I didn’t use it but now I see that it really doesn’t.

[@sewbewitching]

Love my Accuquilt. I'm an art quilter, so don't make many traditional quilts. However, I still need strips, squares, triangles, and all kinds of fun shapes. Accuquilt makes the cutting go fast!

[@debbiebrugman4543]

Love my Go especially the 2 1/2”, 1 1/2” strip dies that I have. Thank you for this video. Any fabric “waste” that I have that cannot be cut to other usable shapes go exactly where Carolina said, into the dog beds I make for shelters and homeless dogs.

[@jebsmith323]

I bought my AC Go when the company was still pretty new. I bought it because math isn't my strongpoint, so I thought it would be helpful being able to cut things without having to plan much. It was still a problem. Now that I've made enough quilts to be confident, I've been thinking about using again. The original dies don't cut straight anymore. Some of the plastic boards are worn out. I even bought the long strip dies, but it never cuts straight. I'm just not sure yet whether it will save me time or money. I'll give it another try.

[@pattiadams3968]

I bought and accuquilt go and cube set. I used it off and on and liked it, but I had trouble converting patterns to the dies. Then, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome in my right wrist and severe arthritis with joint destruction in my left wrist. I had surgery on my right wrist and was limited in what I could do. I decided to trade in the go and got several dies. I was able to continue sewing since I didn’t need to use a rotary cutter. I am going to have my left wrist fused and will definitely need the accuquilt system.

[@theresekaun7143]

Really like the hint with taping the 1/4 inch to use less fabric, that is a hard part, making sure you are on the blades correctly

[@jokoehn4281]

This was the very best explanation of the Accu Quilt system that I've ever heard (including an AccuQuilt sales person at a quilt show!!). Thank you!!

[@CarolinaMoore]

Oh wow, high praise! ❤️

[@lynnenicholson6968]

@@CarolinaMoore I’m someone who would have had to give up playing with fabric if I didn’t have my AccuQuilt and dies as I’m medically blind and not into the extreme sport of using a rotary cutter and rulers/ templates. I love I can using my dies and a guide on my machine sew simple blocks (squares, triangles, etc) and more complicated ones (drunkards paths) and I can cut appliqué (which I hand stitch down). My grandson was 3 when he chose some fabric which he cut the car appliqué for so we could quickly make a cuddle cushion when he forgot his one when he came for a sleepover. 7 years later he still has his 2 cushions on his bed.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I love that! I believe that the Accuquilt is a fantastic accessibility tool. ❤️

[@proud2bktsmama]

I have the hand crank Go, and it is wonderful. My five year old grand daughter loves to turn the handle to "help" me quilt. My next purchase will be a Go Big!

[@marywilliams5262]

I love when companies are friendly and generous when their products fail. This company absolutely has treated me and several other people like scammers when we have a faulty die. It gave me the sense that the company was struggling. Also, the BOB dies are not presented in a way where customers who own all the box sets can make the block. The company is so afraid of not getting the sale…that they refuse to throw a bone and give customers options. They are not friendly and the videos are boring. Martha Stewart knew how to demonstrate her products and make it fun to watch. I always bought the item in the end… but it didn’t feel like a hard sell.

[@marywilliams5262]

Plus, there are entire sets of the same shapes in a much less expensive system from Crafter’s Companion called Build-a-block sets. They have the thin wire dies but very sturdy and you can purchase a set that makes blocks from 4 inch to 12 inch in one box for about $100.

[@Scrappyendings]

I have had my Studio cutter for about 15 years. It is a wonderful tool.

[@bonniesandersfeld6502]

I love mine , I have really bad arthritis in my wrist and hands, well all my body. My back ,hands, neck, and wrist, is so much easer and less pain with my cutter

[@KarenEstes1295]

I love my Accuquilt machine! I always wanted to organize scraps, but hated cutting with rotary cutter. Then I got Tendinitis in my dominate elbow right after I had purchased the Ready Set GO. Thankfully, I was able to upgrade to the Big Electric. So I cut 10.5 in. Biq Square x 4 layers when I buy yardage to add to my Fat Quarter color sorted bins. I then cut Tumblers, 2.5 squares, 4.5 x 8.5 rectangles, Half Hexies and Big Crazy Quilt blocks so that I will be able to build up the quantities needed to make quilts. Cutting borders + sashing on the strip cutters is massively easier, faster + more accurate than using a rotary cutter. I also Fuze animals + flowers to shirts for my grandkids. I'm cutting animals in fun foam so that my 3 yr old grand daughters can play with them in the bath tub to stick up on the wall. I use the Accuquilt almost daily! I'm so glad I heard about it last year!

[@leahholland6272]

Love it for some blocks... and my favourite dies are the hearts, circles and stars!

[@andreamiles-keay7126]

I absolutely love all three of my machines , could not imagine not using them ,if used correctly, little or no waste.

[@PiNkSpRinkLe1]

You make a salient point. At age 66, wrist surgery 2 years ago, and another issue with a finger, I am not as good at the rotary cutting as I used to be. My hand is less steady and not nearly as strong, to slice through multiple layers. I have the hand crank model and am now considering a machine like yours. Thanks for the video.

[@CarolinaMoore]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@kathleenfangmeyer7574]

I’m a dog groomer by day and a quilter by night! I got my Accuquilt to hopefully help save my arms, wrists, and hands so I can do what I love longer! Also all the possibilities the Go Cubes give you for designing your own quilts! Plus how fast it is!! I could go on and on! I love my Go Big! ❤

[@ReyRodriguezvidrionativo]

I am a longarmer and do binding for my clients. The strip die is a life changer. Cutting wider strips for borders is great.... should I keep going? .... ❤ Accuquilt

[@jokoehn4281]

This is really helpful to hear. Thank you!

[@marywilliams5262]

I love accuquilt, but as a Facebook group owner that features quilt fabric sales, I have heard a lot of people talk-about how stingy and unfriendly the company treats customers. I have a personal story where I simply asked for a video of the star block being sewn. They kept insisting I needed to understand partial seams… then said they were done speaking to me.

[@noellefrazier]

I love to cut but if i physically couldn't I'm so glad this is an option. I've wondered about owning dyes that you don't use more than one quilt. The speed is impressive

[@szelop]

It is expensive to buy a bunch of dies but buying slowly helps! I think it’s fun!

[@CarolinaMoore]

Yup... and get on their email list so that you know when there are sales! ❤️

[@patl869]

The price of the machine and dies is the problem.

[@sandybruce9092]

Just wait for some really great sales - that’s how I started and I still wait for a good sale on dies. Plus each time yiu make a purchase you earn points to use when you want. I just bought a new ti me die that would have cost me about $75 - I used maybe 25% of my points and I paid about $11 total!!!

[@marinaabad4995]

How much do you spend on rotary blades? The dies last for a long time before they wear out.

[@sherryhassler5932]

The 1 cm stringy bits that are long, I would chop 'em up and put in the "stuffing" bag. The selvages I would use in scrap patchwork and that big piece is not waste. It's good fabric.

[@cathybarnes8303]

Its so great for lots of the same shape. Singles I rotary cut.

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Very helpful video. Thank you. I don’t have an accuquilt because of the cost, unfortunately.

[@sandyb6444]

Very informative video, thank you, before watching this video i was totally against buying it, but i wouldbe interest in the type of quilts that require the type of blocks you just cut, would you do a book of quilt patterns using difficult blocks? I will never make the drunkards path quilt, its too hard for me to cut, thanks for giving me fuel for thought

[@janelbrown8283]

I have an accuquilt and really enjoy it. From the class that I took right after I received it, they strongly advised to ALAWYS cut on the selvedge side at your tummy. And that the only dies to cut straight of grain were the strip dies. Were these cuts that you just made using length of grain? Wondering? Thanks so much.

[@moonistew]

I sure don't think there are wasted fabrics; you still could use that chunk left and the stringy ones can be for pillow inserts vs sponges or for rug making.

[@janellvincent8046]

I love my AccuQuilt die cutter so much. Especially for strip cutting. When a pattern calls for 144 2.5” squares for snowball corners, using the 2.5” strip die both length and width wise makes these squares so quickly. Love the precise cutting of all their dies.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Yes!! Cutting lots of the same unit is a breeze with the Accuquilt! ❤️

[@soniatrulli5730]

Look I love my akique quote but there Is a major drawback and that is the price of the dyes. They're pricey, no getting around it.And some of them are repetitive and I understand it's a business and you end up looking at things going.Oh I already have that.Just in a different pattern. Also, when you buy the geometric complimentary box sets.Sometimes you realize you really didn't need to buy the Block on board. Autumn line, it's just a pricing issue that being said. I have about $4500 worth of dies and in buying more. That is my hobby and my guilty pleasure. Don't drink don't smoke. Don't party I just make stuff and it has saved me immense amount of time. And frustration not always getting the cut right and having to do it again. Plus as most women on here I have problems with my hands in my wrist not when I use this.

[@vallywills9652]

Cool,, friction rub and slide.. I did not know that. I have a Go big.. it is fantastic .

[@TerryKitchens-dr9cf]

😂 I forgot I have one with a bunch of dies. I just bought a longarm machine and have been learning. Duh!!! I guess my age is showing! Love mine because I have never been able to cut a straight line no matter how hard I try!

[@stephenf.smithii9348]

I wouldn't quilt, near as much as a I do, without my Accuquilt! I love it!

[@fourthgenquilter9801]

I adore my Accuquilt…it saves my elbow and time!

[@sueniven117]

Love this😊❤

[@jackiematsumura2649]

It saves my hands- I have an arthritis at the base of my thumb. It’s also great for getting through a lot of scraps. We get scraps from a seamstress who makes uniforms and also has a shop catering to tourists. We turn these into charity quilts.

[@mg3day]

I love my accuquilt and I have learned how to have minimal waste and keep my bigger “waste” for other uses. Duh. Love it and will continue to use it

[@artiejohnson703]

I have a Go Baby, and I absolutely love mine. I want to buy more dies for mine.

[@laurabuckles7961]

I started to get the small Go Me back around Christmas when they were on deep discount, but was concerned I'd be really limited on the dies I could use. Waited too long and missed the sale. I love the idea of quicker and easier cutting though, especially as I'm getting older. Maybe they'll have something similar this coming Christmas.

[@deloresangus6687]

Sign onto the website for email notifications of their newsletters. They often have demos and sales events where both machines and dies may be discounted. There are often opportunities for winning items, too. Many free patterns are offered as well.

[@grams5580461]

I bought my first Accuquilt machine when they first came out. That was many years ago. I also bought the Baby. This last year I finally bought the Go Big. I love the dies. I do wish they were a little less expensive. I find I waste less fabric because I get more accurate cuts.

[@karencasey5729]

My problem with the accuquilt is that I have some that are dull after only using them for 5 quilts. By then I had them for two years and could not return them%

[@kathyscurlock6447]

I have had my Accuquilt machine for 7 years. I like the speed of cutting out a quilt and accurate cuts.

[@SharonNickson]

I’m using the 10 inch square die to make all my yardage that I’ve acquired over the years into useful fabric- most patterns start with a ten inch square.

[@patwinkeller9254]

I love my AccuQuilt Go Big! It’s faster than rotary cutting and I’m not that great a rotary cutter anyway. I especially love the strip dies. I have a bunch of them. Great for borders!

[@theirmom4723]

I cut my strips just a tad larger than needed for my dies. I do not waist nearly as much using the Acuuquilt go vs all the mistakes I was making trying to cut by hand. I save my large pieces for projects later.

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Now I want to learn more about these. The English piecing comment you said has me curious.

[@sandybruce9092]

I have a couple of the dies for EPP - you can cut the papers (I use card stock) and also cut the fabric pieces! Really saves time if the sizes are what you want - I think there are 3 hexie sizes (the website can give you all the info!

[@janellvincent8046]

I love the EPP dies. They cut both the fabric and the paper/card stock for the templates. So fast and easy..

[@anneinstx1969]

I enjoy my GO Big and also have a Go. Got the electric due to evolution of all kinds of arm and wrist and shoulder issues. Huge improvement in my cutting ability. As my carpal tunnel got worse, so did my ability to keep my rulers from slipping, so was losing a lot of fabric from miss-cuts and redoes. I almost didn't watch this video because of the title. I didn't feel inclined to watch someone bashing the Accuquilt. Glad I decided to see what horrid things you were going to say. Good video.

[@jean-roberthunterdeuling7205]

Like you like my accuquilt for bias strips and applique shapes. But find some if the dies are not accurate 1/4". Especially HSTs I have the 12" qube and my 3" triangles are 1/8" off when I stitch them using a 1/4" seam allowance.

[@lindseygrossman5623]

I too have a Go! And I do use it at times. Using the log cabin die was amazingly fast!! But there are two issues I have. (1) The dies are very expensive. (2) if you use the same die a lot, like when using it to cut strips, you go through the cutting mat much too quickly…and they too are expensive!

[@earlenejarrells7044]

I have a Go machine and love it.

[@patriciaanderson8655]

I have the Go and I'm going to purchase the GoBig.Thank you AccQuilt.

[@teenahall1968]

Thank you.

[@kathieheath8716]

I love my studio cutter!

[@cindyq52700]

I love mine but the die-cuts are expensive but doesn't stop my obsession to own them !

[@user-lq1qy9qo4p]

Thankyou Carolina! Love Love Love my Accuquilt, best thing since sliced bread! Could you PLEASE get Accuquilt to bring back the Half Square Rectangle Triangle die! Why on earth they discontinued it I will never know. It should be a staple geomectric die. Much Appreciated, hugs from NZ :)

[@CarolinaMoore]

I'm not sure how much sway I have over there... but have you let them know? They love hearing from customers! 🥰

[@ninettebeheler1746]

I guess I have a question about how to translate a traditional quilt pattern to an accuquilt. Also, how many dies do you get when making a quilt? How/where do you store the dies?

[@doria5978]

Another great thing I love about Accuquilt is that I’m able to use it while seated.

[@sewcountrystitches]

I wanted to make rag quilts using my stash but I knew my hands(had carpal tunnel in both done) would not he happy and time spent clipping would just not be good as I run a bookkeeping business. SO when I found a youtube showing the Accuquilt and making a rag quilt -- well I added one to my sewing business and will be cutting out rag squares real soon.

[@GinaGrowe]

Carolina! Oh, I just had a fabulous idea. Okay, what about you designing an AccuQuilt die that has all the Advent Calendar templates on it! Oh, oh Carolina - that could be like an add-on for someone like me...speaking of Advent Calendar 😳

[@Bptor1092]

I watched. Still not convinced. My Go Baby will keep sitting on my shelf.

[@ccahill5074]

Small price to pay as you get older and arthritis starts affecting your hands (mine started at 16, now nearly 50) it’s allowed me to cut more without my hands hurting

[@sandybruce9092]

Carolina - I just noticed you didn’t give the die (after cutting) a few hand slides across the die - and remember to slide the mat off not lift.

[@CarolinaMoore]

Sometimes I'm impatient. 😉

[@nancymatheson9992]

Question! Anyone. I have trouble with threads stuck in corners. I use all the tools to get them out but it’s difficult and I’ve bent some of the blades. What am I doing wrong? Any helpful hints would be appreciated.

[@ellenreimer3915]

I like the acuquilt BUT the dies are costly but when you order the die it does not come with the top part you need to make it work so then you have to order that separate and adds to the cost. When you order a die the top part needs to come with it.

[@louisedaoust9502]

Accuquilt is the best machine for Not wasting fabric. I cut my fabric with a quarter inch more and then put it in the machine. It comes out with only a quarter inch of waste. I would never go back to cutting fabrics by hand. Accuquilt is fast, easy and accurate, so what's not to like. I have the 3 machines and I love all of them.

[@tbussey]

I love Accuquilt, however the prices have gone through the roof since the new investment company took over and the sales of yesteryear are few and far between. Now, I can only afford to buy dies when there are clearance type of sales.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I think that prices in the world are just what things cost nowadays. I live in California, and the price of fast food for a family of 4 is wild. And housing prices are just plain unaffordable. 🤷‍♀️

[@Sherry-kz5tr]

​@CarolinaMoore well yes... a reason why paying the extraordinarily, if not shockingly, high price for this product isn't feasible.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I understand it isn't within everyone's budget, but it also doesn't make sense to get mad at a company for charging an appropriate price. They need to pay their employees a fair wage as well, and that comes from the selling price of the goods they manufacture. They do offer sales throughout the year, so if it is something you're interested in, perhaps getting on their email list and keeping an eye on the sales is worth it?

[@PW_Maine]

I like the question why should I buy one. My answer is because I can. I have one coming. I am really looking forward to being lazy. So I did buy it but one thing you should know before you buy...make very sure you only order one of what you want. They "DO NOT" let you cancel ANYTHING. I now have two of the strip dies and they told me refuse it with the mail person or give it to a friend. I fond that very concerning. I do not consider that professional.

[@constancepeterson6156]

I have two Accuquilt. My first machine was the original size. Last year I purchased the mini. The mini is so hard to turn. Does anyone have suggestions on how to fix this issue. My other one is simple to turn and cutout fabric.

[@sewmeonekenobi639]

This is the first time I’ve ever heard people hate accuquilt. I like mine. I don’t use it very often, but it’s nice to have when I need it.

[@CarolinaMoore]

I get several hate comments every time I share about my Accuquilt. People just can't keep negative opinions to themselves. 🤷‍♀️

[@sewing-Susan]

I wish I knew how to use the block dies that came with my Accuquilt machine.

[@vickioneill1766]

I made a rag quilt for Accuquilt when it debuted in Omaha, Ne. I loved the ease of piecing perfect pieces. However being a single mother I could not afford to enjoy this wonderful cutting technique. I would never say hate about accuquilt, rather wish!

[@CarolinaMoore]

Check local libraries, guilds, and maker spaces to see if there is one you can access... there are lots of options out there. ❤️

[@DianeSchroeder-bd6jh]

Thank, I love all 3 of my Accuquilt cutters. May I ask why your selvage was not at your belly? Does it not matter for drunkard path? Just curious.

[@sarahbauer5593]

I love my big one. Got my granddaughter the next smaller as she quilts.

[@CarolinaMoore]

What a lovely gift! My first GO! was a gift from my Mother in Law. ❤️

[@pauladimattei6434]

I LOVE mine! I have a Go Big, Go me and Go 😅

[@user-oi3wp9uj4x]

I have the Go Big and I do like the machine and the concept. However, the price of the dies and consumables is ridiculous.. I can afford the dies but it does seem prohibitively expensive. Take for instance if you add up all the dies needed for today’s tractor throw, the dies alone would be well over 600$ not including mats and of course fabric. I don’t think the machine wastes fabric if you thoughtfully plan it out. But due to the high costs I would not recommend it if you are working on a budget.

[@SundaysChild100]

Without fail my ruler slips when cutting strips and long cuts with a rotary cutter. That is wasting fabric! Accuquilt is so fast and accurate. Just remember the correct way to place your fabric on the dies and prepare your fabric as directed.

[@erica8807]

They are pricey but I think save way more in the long run. I am not that great at cutting just yet.

[@CarolinaMoore]

The accuracy and speed are absolutely perks! ❤️

[@jmsva6914]

My question is have any of these people used one to be able to say they hate Accuquilt machines? I have the Go and waiting for a great sale to buy the Go Big because my arthritis in my hands is getting worse.

[@barbarakempen2482]

I personally love the idea of the accu quilt machine . Trying to justify the cost?

[@melbacaskey9906]

Have I been using mine wrong all this time! I put the salvage along the long side of the die ? Please let me know! I see you put the selvage on the short side of the die

[@CarolinaMoore]

Hmmmm... this is the way I've always done it? 🤷‍♀️ But if your way works, I see nothing wrong with it?