tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post1317640726679827448..comments2024-03-28T18:45:45.374-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Accuquilt Time!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-68598503894484055622012-12-02T09:34:09.370-05:002012-12-02T09:34:09.370-05:00I have an Accuquilt and have never used it because...I have an Accuquilt and have never used it because I thought it would waste to much fabric. I had never though of using it like this! Wow! Thanks for showing me this way to use it also. <br />hulseybg at gmail dot comBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366125278265220528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66470607156763603102012-12-02T07:46:36.052-05:002012-12-02T07:46:36.052-05:00I've had my Accuquilt Go for two years and LOV...I've had my Accuquilt Go for two years and LOVE LOVE it. Never sorry I purchased it. My advise is look for a good price online. You don't have to pay $300 for it. Try e-bay too. laparkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547420998508601780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-25278891376620903852012-12-02T06:22:04.736-05:002012-12-02T06:22:04.736-05:00My friend, Jude, and I cut the flying geese pieces...My friend, Jude, and I cut the flying geese pieces for our Easy Street quilts on her new toy - an Accuquilt Go. They just flew out! I like you idea of marking with a silver sharpie.<br />Regards from cold and frosty England.miss-linnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06302913943885563257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-55700634212142511412012-12-01T21:23:00.599-05:002012-12-01T21:23:00.599-05:00Susan, you can use your Go! for the geese also. Us...Susan, you can use your Go! for the geese also. Use the 3" finished quarter square triangle for the large triangle and the 1.5" finished half square triangle for the small triangles. Works great and there is no trimming whatsoever!Sue in Scottsdale, AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06795588487573292814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-77154855504561696952012-12-01T21:20:12.276-05:002012-12-01T21:20:12.276-05:00Dear Santa, this blonde can't cut and I've...Dear Santa, this blonde can't cut and I've been SOO good :-) well define *good*?<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653169115344421803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-41074414449903430352012-12-01T21:19:10.722-05:002012-12-01T21:19:10.722-05:00I love my Go Baby. I bought it for the circles bu...I love my Go Baby. I bought it for the circles but its so awesome for squares too! It really is my new latest love! I may have to move up to the big accuquilt machine someday. And what a slick idea Bonnie! Sashing! Who what of thought?!Quilter Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163861640544525423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62883533916692111282012-12-01T20:42:07.375-05:002012-12-01T20:42:07.375-05:00I have the studio cutter and have thought why get ...I have the studio cutter and have thought why get the strip cut dies OK you answered that! You so darn smart girlfriend!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764074440533866486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59592956903137833272012-12-01T19:33:57.228-05:002012-12-01T19:33:57.228-05:00Wow that is a slick machine, have never saw one wo...Wow that is a slick machine, have never saw one working. Art by Rhoda Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344536110987658212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-83359853336041398532012-12-01T17:06:47.306-05:002012-12-01T17:06:47.306-05:00I picked up a the Studio cutter this summer and lo...I picked up a the Studio cutter this summer and love it! Cut a bunch of charm squares and piced several baby blankets. I've got the 2" strip die on my Christmas wish list.HelenMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945119739531584638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66682744446338213172012-12-01T16:23:44.058-05:002012-12-01T16:23:44.058-05:00I used my Accuquilt go strip die for Clue 1 strips...I used my Accuquilt go strip die for Clue 1 strips and for Clue 2 strips. So fast! I like your use for crosscut Sashing. Thanks Bonnie!Susan in FLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994861177849123599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-7817443924062439182012-12-01T16:12:23.679-05:002012-12-01T16:12:23.679-05:00I have a Studio cutter also, and can't imagine...I have a Studio cutter also, and can't imagine not having it. It makes quilting so much easier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886442218184856332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37079266623717723652012-12-01T15:58:16.871-05:002012-12-01T15:58:16.871-05:00I have a Sizzix like the Studio and it is amazing!...I have a Sizzix like the Studio and it is amazing! I'm loving learning how to use it, and really appreciate you showing how you mark for crosscuts! Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-39001040151022279332012-12-01T15:53:39.670-05:002012-12-01T15:53:39.670-05:00Still can't make up my mind whether to purchas...Still can't make up my mind whether to purchase one or not? JoAnn's had them on sale the weekend after Thanksgiving and I talked myself out of it. Maybe they will go on sale again between now and Christmas. I am afraid I would not use it enough to justify the cost.Cindy, The Purple Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091984972141587352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22041394506247838112012-12-01T15:42:44.085-05:002012-12-01T15:42:44.085-05:00I have the Baby Go and bought it for HSTs. I can ...I have the Baby Go and bought it for HSTs. I can do these easily enough with a rotary cutter and my Easy Angle ruler thanks to you, but when I'm tired and or have odd-shaped pieces, it's just plain fun to crank them through. :-)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931054420446581741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-70006537424321998822012-12-01T14:57:55.755-05:002012-12-01T14:57:55.755-05:00This is brilliant! I have cross-cut with my accucu...This is brilliant! I have cross-cut with my accucut strip cutters but have not been able to figure out how to keep things lined up. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033202928598708494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58143749163598705822012-12-01T14:53:35.413-05:002012-12-01T14:53:35.413-05:00wow that sure takes a lot of time from the cutting...wow that sure takes a lot of time from the cutting out of your project!! Woo Hoo!1Shirley in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641979125246896993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-9119334486895255662012-12-01T14:33:26.328-05:002012-12-01T14:33:26.328-05:00I've got those raspberries! I have them in my...I've got those raspberries! I have them in my piano key border i am putting on my SANDY quilt! Just finished the borders, now to assemble the top and sandwich...hoping to quilt it next weekend, then get it in the mail. Hopefully it will be keeping someone warm by Christmas! I am sneaking in mystery work early in the mornin before work...having fun!Miss Jamee Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017025471552337233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-37782240682941342012012-12-01T14:24:46.676-05:002012-12-01T14:24:46.676-05:00I am almost ashamed to admit that I got one a long...I am almost ashamed to admit that I got one a long time ago and have never used it ... I think I am "intimidated" by it ... but ... after seeing your demonstration in this post I might just whip that fella out and give it a try. Looks easy-peasy ... you just need to be organized! Linda45th Parallel Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054316704528545846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-87098076037232777332012-12-01T14:20:24.193-05:002012-12-01T14:20:24.193-05:00I love my Accuquilt! I don't use it often, bu...I love my Accuquilt! I don't use it often, but when I need it, I'm so happy I have it!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829404741435165001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91423291614030585812012-12-01T14:15:55.422-05:002012-12-01T14:15:55.422-05:00love my "GO". I like it because of the ...love my "GO". I like it because of the half square triangles, I cut many and use a L&E, cuts quick and accurate for me. Making a pastel and white pinwheel. Maybe a baby quilt!<br /> Ramona from Mainesewnsewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721254399947914261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90575999581907878802012-12-01T14:12:12.319-05:002012-12-01T14:12:12.319-05:00I never would have figured this out on my own :0) ...I never would have figured this out on my own :0) thanks for that tip. I love cutting HST with my accuquilt and also tumblers....it sure used up those scraps fast!<br />Love the colors you are using here too...turkey...what turkey??!<br /><br />Happy Sewing :0)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430521425239584348noreply@blogger.com