Posts Tagged ‘Accuquilt’

Hi everyone,

I am so excited to share this next video.  I like cutting fabric on my cricut but it does take time and planning.  I still love my cricut, but I love cutting fabric on my Sizzix Big Shot Express as well.  I have been wanting to make my kids each a blanket.  Something mom made them and that they will have for a long long long time. (hopefully)  A few months ago, Sizzix had some quilting dies on there site.  They said you can find them in your local crafting store…. yeah right.  I looked and looked and could not find them.  Finally I sent an e-mail to Sizzix and asked what’s up?  They said that there dies have been postponed until sometime in June.  They have in fact just released the Westminster die collection.  While I was searching though for the Sizzix quilting dies I learned about the Accuquilt fabric cutting system at Joann’s.  They use dies just like the Sizzix.  I love the dies but sure don’t want to spend another $349.00 on a machine.  I went online and searched and searched and finally came across a blogger who could answer my question.  Can you cut an Accuquilt die on the big shot or big kick?  The answer is yes and yes! Kind of, read and view on and you will see.  First, I want to give credit where credit is due, Lori Holt posted that she was able to on her blog. http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-way-to-cut-fabric.html Yes, I finally had my answer.  I am so excited to try it.  Here is my video!  A huge thank you Lori.

I have to say that I love, love, love these dies.  They cut so well and I am so excited to use there dies.  I found the Accuquilt critter die on e-bay and I can not wait for it to come.

You can check out the dies on the Accuquilt website here. They have wider dies but you can only use the 6 inch wide or smaller on the big kick or big shot.  If you happen to own a big shot pro then you can use all the sizes.

I will be doing another video soon showing the Sizzix Westminster dies so check back soon!