For years I had heard of the mythical, magical beasts known as fabric cutters, and had long wanted to try them out. To see if they really were as good as the hype. Last year, I had that chance at Modern Makers Retreat to use an AccuQuilt where I sliced up hundreds of 2.5″ and 4.5″ squares of fabric for a magazine project in a matter of a half hour or less. Had I needed to do that by rotary cutter, it would’ve taken me at least a couple of hours. I was hooked!
This year, I was also glad that my Modern Quilt Guild purchased an AccuQuilt to offer usage to our members at sit and sew days, and also to help with charity events. As our guild’s Charity Chick, I’m very happy that we can now quickly and easily cut up fabrics for our charity sit and sew day next month – it will save so much time. We even have the 2.5″ strip die to help make binding for our charity quilts!
So I am thrilled to announce that I am now an AccuQuilt Associate – a fancy name for “officially working with a product and brand I love”! I’ll be working with AccuQuilt Australia on a few projects, starting with a brand new Block of the Month program kicking off in August. I’ll be designing and sharing a monthly tutorial for 12 quilt blocks made from the GO! QUBE Mix and Match 8″ Block. And you all know how much I love a BOM!
I also want to take a moment to thank you all. It’s because of the awesome support from and the community that is all of you, that opportunities like this are able to come to fruition. So, thank you so much!
Sharon T says
Congratulations on becoming an Accuquilt Associate. I have a Go Big and love the speed and accuracy. I’m looking forward to your patterns and tips!
Alyce says
Thanks Sharon! I’m so excited to be able to play with mine whenever I want, haha!
The Baroness says
I’m hooked on the Accuquilt cutters too. Yes, it’s an expensive outlay, but one you never regret (and it’s a great tool to save up for, or drop big hints for a birthday/Christmas present). You and Accuquilt are going to make a great team and I’m already looking forward to the BOM!
Alyce says
Not to mention being able to borrow dies off all my AccuQuilt buddies, hehe!
Emily says
I’ve been googling the fabric cutters, I just love the dies that Victoria Finley Wolf puts out. I’ve been going around in circles though! I can’t find a good shop that sells numerous dies in Australia. I can find various paper dies but I’m a bit lost when I’m looking for the quilting dies! I think a drunkards path die would be great it’d save having to cut by hand!
Alyce says
You can buy all the AccuQuilt supplies in their online store. And yes, I’m not making anything curved unless my AccuQuilt can cut it, haha!
Helen says
I have an AccuQuilt which I bought a couple of years ago at AQC and I really don’t use it. I was so excited when I saw you were doing a BOM but unfortunately I have different dies. I really want to use it, but just can’t seem to get going. Any ideas?
Alyce says
What dies do you have?? Other than the specific projects in mind, I do also plan on using mine to help whip my scraps into shape. Maybe by actually being able to easily/mindlessly sort them into useful shapes and sizes will help me to actually use them!
Helen says
I have three dies, the one that cuts 2 1/2 strips, another that cuts 2 inch squares and baby tumblers. ( I realise the strip one and the square one do cut other shapes, sizes) .
I have been on YouTube today trying to get inspiration, I think what I really need is specific projects using those particular dies. I have noticed a small project on the back of one of the dies which I might try.
Alyce says
Ooh well at the very least you can cut all your binding!! And 2″ squares are quite versatile – either as is, or when you need to cut squares for flying geese or snowball corners? Tumblers, well, that’s pretty much just a tumbler quilt.
Susan says
Congrats! Sounds like the machine will suite your purposes quite well
Alyce says
Thanks Susan! I’m excited to get stuck into it!
Patty says
Congrats! Need to try one of these!
Alyce says
Ooh you will love how quick and painless it is to cut shapes for a project!