My decision on Accuquilt- and thanks for all the input!
 

made my decision. Amazon has the Go for 249.00 that comes with blocks that I will use the most- squares, triangles, etc.
I didn't go with the electric b/c I really don't like the price :) and think the crank will be fine. I don't have arthritis or anything like that.
After much thinking I like this price and I will see how well I like it.
I'm also getting a couple of dies on sale at Accuquilt that I want.
The strip dies don't really interest me. I don't mind cutting those with a rotary cutter.
Thanks so much for all your input!!!!
Sue

PS- if anyone knows of a die I should get let me know. I'm going to order from the Accuquilt site tonight. And they're giving me free ship.

Very cool. Congrats on getting one. I hope to get one soon.

Congratulations! I hope you like it, I love mine and buy the dies as I need them or are on a good sale.

Glad to hear you made a decision and got what you will use. Congratulations! Will be fun to see what you create.

If you've ever done a rag quilt (or are going to) - definitely get the rag block dies. I will NEVER EVER make a rag quilt again without die cutting the raggy edges! I did one about 3 years ago and I don't think I've recovered from it yet!

I also recommend doing test-cuts on plain paper with your new dies and measuring the resulting pieces to be sure they're all accurate, before you cut any fabric. I've only ever gotten one die that was off, but I didn't notice until I'd cut a TON of squares that were all 1/8" too long in one direction!

I hope you love it! :)

Welcome to the club!

congrats. i like my orange peel and apple core dies.

Congrats! I do not think you will be disappointed. I'd suggest really considering the triangle in a square in whatever block side you most often make. Also, the BOBs are really a nice addition to your die library. The Lemoyne and/or Hunter Star is a good starting point.

I recently purchased a Winding Ways BOB and much to my surprise forgot I already had it until I was placing it on the storage shelf. I had also already purchased the fabric to make the quilt which makes this purchase all the more a "what the heck moment". LOL

Enjoy your purchase and making more quilts.

cant live without the 2.5" die, cutting a qty 9

I have the crank and don't think it's difficult to use if you don't have health issues that
might affect you when using. I purchased a strip die, square die and a few for the holidays such as the die that has the Christmas tree, deer and snowflake etc., things I would not be likely to cut by hand. It does make beautiful cuts.
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