Does anyone own or has tried the Quiltcut system?

[KakeM]

This is not the Accuquilt GO thing, there are no dies. I think this link will take you there.

http://www.quiltcut.com

Zimmy

[PDQuilt]

I had one years ago. I assume they are more "high tech" these days. One benefit was that the board itself was very heavy and stable, even on my granite counter tops. Eventually, the cutting mat separated from the wood base. I think this is a valuable tool for someone with a handicap that makes it hard to control the ruler and the fabric together. There IS a learning curve. It's kinda like, I have all these fancy do-dads in my kitchen to mix, blend, etc., but when I need the egg beaten, or the onion chopped, well I just use a knife or a fork! But, I don't have a bad thing to say about Cuisinart!

[snowplow3840]

A friend of mine has one of these and I borrowed it a couple of years ago when I was doing a quilt with lots of strips and squares. I have also seen the newer versions demonstrated at some quilt shows. It is probably a good thing if you do lots of strip quilts or where you subcut strips into squares etc. I don't do many pieced quilts but do some things with strips. Right now I can cut my strips with a rotary cutter and do not need another gadget cluttering up my life. It is all in what you do and whether you have enough use for it to justify the cost. (a lot of rotary blades for the prices I saw) It does a nice job with many layers. so whatever meets your needs, Ann

[snowplow3840]

I think a lot has to do with the kind of quilting you do. If precision is an important part of your process, this tool is just wonderful. You can quickly cut multiple layers of strips, squares, diamonds etc. and they are accurate for great piecing. If you are a beginner and can afford the price tag, cutting lots of accurate pieces will make you a much more confident quilter because things will go together much easier. I've used mine on every project since I bought it.

[QuilterLynn]

I've had one for a little over a year and I love it! It doesn't warp (like cutting mats can) and I can cut angles and odd shapes with the bar etc. Love it!

[QuilterLynn]

I have one also and use it all the time.

[QuilterLynn]

I have one and haven't used it lately. I do like it. Libby Lehman told us at the recent Ricky Tims Seminar, that she uses hers all the time. I've been using a large June Taylor ruler that easily cuts 2 1/2" strips and 5" charm squares. I love that! No ruler slips!

JoAnne in southern California

[QuilterLynn]

I have one and love it. Although lots of times I use a separate ruler for cutting but I use theirs too. I love that it does not warp and give me a good solid surface. Bobbi

[suehenyon]

Do you get a better price if you buy at a quilt show?

[suehenyon]

I have issues cutting without the ruler moving ever so slightly. I think I mentioned before that I cut on my dining room table and the ruler slips just once in awhile. I have a gripper and that helps, but one or two bad strips and well, into the scrap bag it goes. I don't always have a problem.

I did add more of the sand paper disk to the bottom of my 6 x 24 ruler and that has helped. I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to piecing and think this would help.

Thanks everyone who replied, I have found them to cost around $180.00 and that is prohibitive this time of year.

Zimmy

[Mailmanldy]

Zimmy,

I have used a product called InvisiGrip that can be found at JoAnnes and other quilting stores. It is basically a plastic sheet that will stick to your rulers and prevent them from moving. I haven't had any problems with my rulers moving since I started using it.
I also put it on my acrylic templates that I have purchased, like the ones from Marti Michelle, and I don't have any problems with those moving while I'm cutting.

It can be removed from your rulers easliy, if you need to, but I haven't found a reason to remove it once it has been applied.

I have an Accuquilt and while it is nice and sturdy, I do find that the ruler that comes with it, does tend to shift ever so slightly at the end of the ruler, so I usually end up just using another ruler or my Olfa cutting mats and rulers. H ummm... maybe if I put some InvisiGrip on that ruler, it won't move when I'm using the AccuQuilt... need to try that out next time I cut out a quilt.

Diane in Colorado Springs

[suehenyon]

For everyone that has used this, how does it work for cutting triangles and diamonds? Of course, the promotional videos look great, but what's the learning curve like?

Using the invisigrip sounds like it would work, but I have found that it blocks a little bit of visibility, maybe because my lighting could use an overall (as could my eyes ) :cry:

Thanks to all for sharing, don't you love the Forum?

Susan in Maryland
where we have our first blizzard warning in twenty years...12" on the ground & the worst is just starting!

[Judymc]

Stay warm, Susan!!! Getting back to slipping rulers--where did I hear about putting blue painter's tape on the back of the ruler? Was that you, Ricky? Judy

[Judymc]

Stay warm, Susan!!! Getting back to slipping rulers--where did I hear about putting blue painter's tape on the back of the ruler? Was that you, Ricky? Judy

That's a good idea, Judy. I've tried InvisiGrip but it made no difference to me. Maybe I put it on upside down? Is there a right or wrong side?

I use a few layers of blue painter's tape to mark the underside when I have several things to cut of the same size. Then I can put the ruler right back in the correct place much more quickly.

JoAnne

[Judymc]

To be perfectly honest I have not tried cutting triangles or diamonds with my system. Guess I should do that some day soon. Bobbi