I just found this video and am so thankful! I've had my Big Shot for about a year and have never even put the handle on, much less attempted to use it. You have taken the fear factor out!
Just wanted to let you know that if your dies ever get "dull" or you find that your getting more uncut threads or "hanging chads" than usual, take a few layers of standard kitchen aluminum foil and send it through your machine a few times. (This also works with craft paper punches, for those who are wondering)
Something else you can do to improve the quality of your die cuts is to replace the top plastic cutting mat every once in a while.
Hi, I was wondering if they had any dies that were square or triangle like the accuquilt go has to use for quilting? and would recommend this for just fabric quilting use?
Hi! Yes, there are dies for squares, triangles, strips, circles, and all those "quilty" kinds of shapes. I use my Sizzix to cut all kinds of materials, like paper, cardstock, grungeboard, light metals, craft foam (to make fabric stamps), leather, wool, all kinds of felts. I haven't done it, but the company says you can even cut sandpaper!
i am a scrapper booking .i have made many beautiful cards and mini album .
i have bought many die cut sizzix and embassing but i have not bought sizzix machine yet. i am going to buy one .can you please help me to choose the best one?
It really depends on what you're going to use your machine for. If you're not going to be cutting any really large stuff, then the Big Shot (the smaller machine) would work great for you, but if you're hoping to cut very wide shapes, then you'd want the Big Shot Pro. I own both but can do about 99% of need using the smaller Big Shot machine. Remember, it can cut dies up to 6 inches wide x 25 inches long.
Hi Suzanne,Thanks for your kind note! Unfortunately, the height or thickness of Sizzzix dies is greater than the space through which dies must pass on both the Accuquilt Go and the Accuquilt Go Baby machines. Because of this, you can't use Sizzix dies on those 2 machines. I've been told that Sizzix dies WILL fit on the Accuquilt Studio system. You can use Accuquilt dies that are 6 inches or less in width on the Big Shot, and you can also use the Spellbinder dies.
First, great job on the video! You and Ernie do a wonderful job! Question: Do you know if you can use the Sizzix dies on the Accuquilt Go? I loved the flourish and the flower shapes you used, but don't know if they will work with the Accuquilt Go.
I found a couple dies at Micheals. Am watching your video to figure out how to "sandwich" everything. My daughter is getting married in May, and we are thinking of using the flower die I bought and cut flowers to decorate the tables.
I am so excited that you have made video tutorial that will help me with my new toy! I just purchased the Big Shot and dies. Now, I just have to find the time to start my projects. You made it look so easy. Thank you for the information.
Love this - I love my Big Shot and I've used it quite a bit for cutting fabric - even simple squares and scallop squares that I then use to quilt. I'm glad to see this tutorial!!
I just found this video and am so thankful! I've had my Big Shot for about a year and have never even put the handle on, much less attempted to use it. You have taken the fear factor out!
n2halter 1 month ago
This is sooooo great. Never thought of this before. I am planning to get my sizzix machine soon. Thanks for sharing.
darkmoon8229 1 month ago
hi great vid... how much is the machine? is it only in the usa?
xgelytotx 3 months ago
awesome video, now I need a big shot machine. thanks for sharing.
h1ybear 4 months ago
Hi Patsy,
Just wanted to let you know that if your dies ever get "dull" or you find that your getting more uncut threads or "hanging chads" than usual, take a few layers of standard kitchen aluminum foil and send it through your machine a few times. (This also works with craft paper punches, for those who are wondering)
Something else you can do to improve the quality of your die cuts is to replace the top plastic cutting mat every once in a while.
-Kevin
Michaels Arts and Crafts employee
KevKevAllen 5 months ago
@KevKevAllen tin foil also sharpens sissors lol
xgelytotx 3 months ago
Hi, I was wondering if they had any dies that were square or triangle like the accuquilt go has to use for quilting? and would recommend this for just fabric quilting use?
tooddie 9 months ago
@tooddie
Hi! Yes, there are dies for squares, triangles, strips, circles, and all those "quilty" kinds of shapes. I use my Sizzix to cut all kinds of materials, like paper, cardstock, grungeboard, light metals, craft foam (to make fabric stamps), leather, wool, all kinds of felts. I haven't done it, but the company says you can even cut sandpaper!
Patsy
patsern 9 months ago
hi petsy,
i am so glad of watching your video.
i am a scrapper booking .i have made many beautiful cards and mini album .
i have bought many die cut sizzix and embassing but i have not bought sizzix machine yet. i am going to buy one .can you please help me to choose the best one?
tusen takk
mehrnazkh 9 months ago
@mehrnazkh
It really depends on what you're going to use your machine for. If you're not going to be cutting any really large stuff, then the Big Shot (the smaller machine) would work great for you, but if you're hoping to cut very wide shapes, then you'd want the Big Shot Pro. I own both but can do about 99% of need using the smaller Big Shot machine. Remember, it can cut dies up to 6 inches wide x 25 inches long.
Hope that helps,
Patsy
patsern 9 months ago
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! Thanks sooo much for making it... I learned alot just in the 1st 3 mins :D
deiology 11 months ago
Thanks so much! We're working on some new ones now!
Patsy
patsern 1 year ago
Thanks for you info on this machine. All of your videos are just wonderful--I like using your products. Please keep up the good work.
aclark3012 1 year ago
Patsy, Your explanation was excellent. Thank you!
ArtsySharon 1 year ago
Hi Suzanne,Thanks for your kind note! Unfortunately, the height or thickness of Sizzzix dies is greater than the space through which dies must pass on both the Accuquilt Go and the Accuquilt Go Baby machines. Because of this, you can't use Sizzix dies on those 2 machines. I've been told that Sizzix dies WILL fit on the Accuquilt Studio system. You can use Accuquilt dies that are 6 inches or less in width on the Big Shot, and you can also use the Spellbinder dies.
Patsy
patsern 1 year ago
Hi Patsy,
First, great job on the video! You and Ernie do a wonderful job! Question: Do you know if you can use the Sizzix dies on the Accuquilt Go? I loved the flourish and the flower shapes you used, but don't know if they will work with the Accuquilt Go.
Thanks,
Suzanne (A Fan)
suzyburke 1 year ago
Hi Patsy,
I found a couple dies at Micheals. Am watching your video to figure out how to "sandwich" everything. My daughter is getting married in May, and we are thinking of using the flower die I bought and cut flowers to decorate the tables.
Thank you for all your encouragement.
-Alice
BCQuilter
southeasterly 1 year ago
Hello PaT,
I am so excited that you have made video tutorial that will help me with my new toy! I just purchased the Big Shot and dies. Now, I just have to find the time to start my projects. You made it look so easy. Thank you for the information.
fletgoldm 1 year ago
I'm a quilt newbie. I love all ur videos and this one really make me want to buy one sizzix bigshot!
melorrahman 1 year ago
Wonderful tutorial thank you!
thecawebster 1 year ago
Love this - I love my Big Shot and I've used it quite a bit for cutting fabric - even simple squares and scallop squares that I then use to quilt. I'm glad to see this tutorial!!
mrsldavis 1 year ago
I'm in love!!! This is absolutely wonderful.
NicNacNot 1 year ago