I humbly suggest that some of my friends here brush up on their Maths skills.

Marianne, I don't know who said that your comments were inappropriate, but I'm going to add my opinion: I do not have the time to do this BOM (or any of the previous ones), but I have read this thread with great interest. Please, ignore anything negative and focus on those of us who enjoy a good discussion.

I'm all for instructions for the use of 'gadgets' are includes whenever suitable, as long as methods that don't need them are also given. Not all quilters have the money to buy lots of expensive 'stuff'.

I feel the same about speciality rulers.

Gotta a point !!

When rotary cutters first came out I was a late adopter. I thought why should I spend all that money on cutting mats, handles, blades, and rulers when I have perfectly good scissors and plenty of cereal boxes or sandpaper to make patterns.

Now I can't live without my rotary cutter.

I wonder how long it will be before more and more of us adopt this latest technology.

Lorna

I have actually used my accuquilt cutter when ever I could. Last year I used it for all of those tiny circles. This year so far I cut my sashing strips. Janet gave us the longest strips on one of her posts and I used that as a guide for the length. I just fan folded and cut the width of the strip cutter die. I would not want to be required to use dies, but since they are one of the advertisers, it would be great if suggestions were given for different uses, if there are any within the project. So I thought all the suggestions and thoughts were wonderful. I have appreciated all the thoughts. Carol R

TeeHee ! Not little Rita !

Or both! And there might have been drink taken, hic!

Might be magic !! or a bit o' Blarney

Reetzbobeetz wrote:
Really!???!!! Dang, Rita, that's pretty good for someone who's been singing professionally for what, 30 years?

The great thing about this forum is that it's a place for a discussion about issues to do with quilting. That means that people have different points of view - and long may it continue thus. Marianne, I too suffer with very bad arthritis in my left hand but I still can't justify a go cutter (I would rather spend the money on fabric ), and I am only 35!

Oh, heck ! Don't leave ! and don't be sorry you brought it up !! This exchange of info and opinion is one of
the many wonderful things about this forum ! I've have multiple surgeries on both hands and arthritis, too.
No cutter...tho friends have suggested I try it. I just haven't made the justification for the expense ! I don't
care if others use one ! And I think a good designer can figure out how one can be used in project....they are
everywhere these days ! Please...think it it over.....

Marianne,
Your suggestion may help a lot of people - including me - as I have arthritis and carpal tunnel. My hands are very weak. My GO cutter and dies are a blessing. I use them whenever I can. And yes, they are expensive.

Marianne, please don't feel bad and don't go. I think the use of the die cutter is great for those who need them, or just want to use them. Yes, I have a Go! cutter. One of the nicest things about the forum is we are all free to voice our opinions. Some agree with us and some don't. We are still great friends, a quilting family you could say. Please stay with us. And please continue voicing your suggestions and opinions.

Marianne, I agree with Susan! Please don't go! Even John thinks this is an idea worth considering!!

Who knows? Maybe AccuQuilt would consider making specific dies just for a BOM project!!

Marianne, I don't think this topic is inappropriate for the Forum and am not upset by discussing this! I think that's the joy of our forum, we can discuss and not be totally obnoxious (most of the time ). I, too, have arthritis in my hands, back and shoulders, so I know what a joy the Accuquilt system is.

I've been known to remove my own posts in the after-thoughts when I thought I was out of line, but am not sure about eliminating a whole topic.

Please stay with us!