So fun. And quick!
I've finally figured out what to do for my scrappy quilt.
There is no way I would attempt a whole scrappy half square triangle quilt without using the Go! Baby from Accuquilt. (I'm just not that patient!)
Now, trust me, this isn't an ad- it's a review, and I wouldn't steer you wrong.
At first I was skeptical about a couple of things:
A. How fast can this thing be?
B. Do I want or need another gizmo?
C. Is it easy to use the Go! Baby?
D. What about the fabric waste?
Let me explain. Come walk with me...
First, grab a Sharpie and outline the die edges so you can keep your fabric within the lines when cutting.
You need fabric pieces that are at least 5.5" x 5" for 2 triangles or 10.5" x 5" for 4 triangles.
Layer your fabric on the die within the lines. You can cut up to 5 or 6 pieces at once.
If your fabric has some overhang, make sure that goes on the back side of the die before you put in through the roller.
Then give the handle a roll and wha-lah!
You have triangles!
Lots of triangles!
It was so fun and easy that I got carried away.
So here's the nitty-gritty!
The answers:
A. Yes, it is fast. In 10 seconds, you can cut 20 triangles!
B. Of course you don't have to have one, but the Go! Baby is fun, accurate and makes quick work of cutting.
C. It is super easy to use. Even my 3 year old had fun turning the handle, helping me make triangles today.
D. Now, the fabric waste- y'all know I can't bear to throw any fabric away and the waste initially bothered me. But, if you cut your fabric to 5" x 10.5" pieces, then you will have very minimal waste. And, the fact that it was so easy to use and so quick made the waste seem insignificant.
(In fact, I think I'll keep those little skinny scraps for packages.)
So, all in all, I'm happy to have this gadget and look forward to trying out my other dies.
I've still got a stack of fabrics to cut but I'm realizing how seriously void my stash is of red fabrics! Yikes!
Anybody want to swap a few of my fabric scraps (6" x 12" size) and send me some red (dots, florals, multicolors- just red dominant?)
18 comments:
Sounds like a great gadget for you!
I think my six year old would have way too much fun helping me cut.
I have some American Jane fabric in reds that I could send you.
Awesome -- this is the same die that I used first, too! Loveeee it! Love your scrappiness!
Thanks for the thorough review. I can't wait to see what those triangles become!
I have loads of different reds am happy to send you - no need to send me your scraps - I have more than enough of my own!
I am seriously jealous - and I have a serious lack of red too!
Lovin' those triangles! Looks so professional!
I have a fair bit of red, some polka dots, some gingham, a bit of ds quilts stuff.
Wouldn't mind trading for some yellows/oranges/aqua if you had any?
That was an excellent review! What size are the triangles? I wonder if the die would work in my old paper die cutter... It sure does look like fun!
I recently went through and sorted my fabrics by color and I have a ton of green, blue and pink. Time to shop! ;D
I love your block!
WAY too much temptation for little OCD me.
I'll hunt through my red stash and see what might head your way.
I have some reds, I'll pop in the post to you! I wish this kind of product was available here. But they still ask me what basting spray is when I go to the local fabric shop so I'm thinking we're about 10 yrs away from a cutter, lol!!
It's the cost of the die that keeps me from buying one of those things. And I know a short cut way of making HSTs. Check out Minnesota Quilts Youtube ;) Great review though.
Hello Jennifer! Loved your post. I am almost convinced! :) And if you would still like some reds, please email me and let me know. I would be delighted to share. Don't need to swap! I have some time now and would happily share with you! Hugs!
The beginnings of a great quilt! I like your sharpie idea too!
I'm so happy I stumbled upon this tutorial, I bought myself a go! baby last week and it's going to be here tomorrow! I can't wait to make triangles out of all of my scraps!
found your site from Lots of pink. Like your
colors and placement of the triangles. what is this about a fabric worm grandprize.
Am starting to get back into quilting again.
Thanks
Lynn D
If you still want to get some reds I may have some to swap!
Crystal at domesticbutnotmartha dot com
me gusta todo lo que haces y publicas,tengo,libros tuyos,pero no puedo entrar en tu blog,saludos,desde Barcelona
lo he conseguido
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