GO friendly Quilts
Since buying the Accuquilt GO cutter many of my quilts are being designed to be cut partially or in whole with my GO and I thought I would gather the links to those quilts on one page. Keep in mind the instructions are mostly written for rotary cutting but are easily adaptable for the dies listed.
Click on the quilt photo for a larger view, or on the pattern name to go to that page to download the instructions. This page is a work in progress so check back frequently.
You can also see some of the designs I’m playing with by clicking on the Playing with EQ7 link on the sidebar. These are quilts that haven’t been made or don’t have instructions but in many cases can be made with the Accuquilt GO.
I used the 2 inch strip die for Chris’ Spiderweb quilt but you can use any size strips you want. The first quilt I made (and the one the instructions are written for, used 1.75 inch strips.)
Drunkard’s Path and Circles uses the large Drunkard’s Path die and the largest circle on the Circle die.
This Roman Stripes was made with leftover strips from another quilt that were cut with the 2, 2.5, and 1.5 inch strip dies.
The blocks for HomeSpun Rails are cut with the 2.5 inch strip die.
Yellow Bricks uses the 3.5 inch square and the 3.5 x 6.5 inch rectangle dies. There are instructions for a RWB version.
Carpenter Star Uses the 6 inch square and 6.5 inch half square triangle dies.
Churn Dash & Stars uses the 2 inch strip die, the 3 inch finished half square triangle, 3 inch finished Triangle in a Square dies.
Half Log Cabin uses the 4.5 inch square (on the value die) and the 2.5 inch strip die.
Forest Bricks uses the 3.5 x 6.5 rectangle, the 2 inch strip die.
Tessellating Pinwheels uses the 4.5 inch half square and 4.5 inch quarter square triangle dies.
4 Patches on the Diagonal uses the 6.5 inch half square triangle die, the 3 inch finished square die, the 2 inch strip die, and the 1.5 inch strip die.
Indigo Blue uses the 2.5 inch strip die and the 4.5 inch half square triangle die
Framed Rectanglesuses the 2 inch strip die, the 2.5 inch strip die and the 3.5 x 6.5 rectangle die.
Stars and Pinwheels uses the 4.5 half square triangle and the 4 inch finished square if you add the border. For a smaller quilt, the 3.5 inch half square triangle can be used.
String Tumblers- uses the Tumbler die
Drunkard’s Path uses the 7.5 inch Drunkard’s Path Die.
Lattice uses the 6.5 inch half square triangle die and the 1.5 inch strip die.
Any of the Chinese Coins quilts listed on the left sidebar can be made with the GO. Just choose your strip size and use your 1.5 inch, 2 inch, or 2.5 inch die to piece the coins sections and then follow the instructions for sashing and borders.
Red Rover is another quilt made before I had my GO but it can be made with the 2.5 inch strip die and the 4.5 inch half square triangle die.
Twisted 9 Patch uses the 2.5 inch strip die and the 3.5 inch strip die if you have it.
Two Rail Fence is made with the 2.5 inch strip die. The borders were not cut with the GO.
Patriotic Rail Fence is made with the 2.5 inch strip die; the star is made with the 3 inch finished square, the 3.5 inch half square triangle, and the 6 inch finished square. Remember, you don’t have to have all the dies to make one of these. I rotary cut the 3 and 6 inch squares.
Double 4 Patch was made before I got my GO but can be pieced with the 2.5 inch strip die and the 4 inch finished square.
Easy Double 4 Patch can be pieced with the 2.5 inch strip die and the 4 inch finished square.
16 Patch and Pinwheels was made before I got my GO but it can be pieced with the 2.5 inch strip die and the 4.5 inch half square triangle die.
Boxed Squaresuses the 2.5 inch strip die
The strips in Roman Stripes can be cut with the 1.5 inch strip die.
HeartStrings Happy Blocks can be cut with the 4 inch finished square and the 2.5 inch strip die.
Thank you for sharing your GO quilts!! I just purchased the cutter and bought several of the dies….will be using your instructions for sure.
Fabulous! I love patterns that are simple, but look like you spent months to make it.
You have a fabulous selection of ‘Go-Friendly’ quilts. I have 2 of my quilting buddies that let me use their go. Everything seems like a breeze with it. I only read 2 blogs everyday. One is yours and the other is crazymomquilts. Her name is Amanda Jean.
Thank you for your beautiful patterns. I just recently purchased my GO and these are great projects. Thank you for being so generous with your talent.
Love all the go patterns.
Thanks for sharing.
Love using the Go for my quilts.
Sharon
Mary: Thank you for sharing this list. I have the Go and several of the dies. I have been getting dies that are harder to cut such as winding ways and drunkards path but have put the squares and triangles on my xmas list. I love your patterns and enjoy reading your blog.
One of the best quilting blogs I visited! Thanks for sharing so much.
Your quilts are just wonderful. I started quilting in 2008 and while I have made a number of quilts I have not achieved that level of experience. I have the go and also use it to cut all or some of my blocks. I have a mc6600 Janome and do enjoy doing all my own quilting. Stop by my blog and see the slide show of my quilts. Love seeing what other yahoo group members do with the go. Just love your quilts.
Sissy in Az.
http://beachgirl-sewingfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
muy bonitos sus diseños, pero mucho mejor el tener el deseo y compartirlo con todas nosotros, gracias por ese gesto de desprendimiento, que dios siempre la bendiga siempre. atentamente:
Enriqueta Gutti.
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with so many.
Excellent collection of GO! friendly quilts. Thanks for sharing. Great reference for new & old GO! owners too. I’ll try to heighten awareness with other Bloggers with AccuQuilt products too.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Mary, you are an amazing, selfless woman! Thank you so much for sharing these – I have both EQ and the GO, so much fun is ahead!
Oh, Mary. Thank you! Such beautiful designs and so many ways to take advantage of the Accuquqilt Go! It is so nice of you to share your expertise in designing quilts. The EQ software is beyond me, so this is a wonderful help. Happy Quilting to you! Barb
I love your designs. I don’t have the EQ but I do have a GO and I love using it. I supplement my income by making T-Shirt quilts for customers and I use my Go all the time. Thank you for all you do for the Quilting world.
I loved seeing all of your designs. I don’t have EQ but I do have the GO and I use it all the time. I do custom sewing and make T_shirt quilts for customers. Sometimes I wish I had more time to create for myself. Thank you for all you do for the quilting world.
I loved looking at your designs. I don’t have the EQ but I do have a go and numerous dies and love using it. I hope to keep up with all of you in the yahoo group. Thanks for all you do to help the quilting world.
Outstanding page of examples. Thank you for a wonderful display of your quilts. I’ve done two chisel die quilts and one tumbler. You’ve inspired me to branch out a lot more.
I hadn’t realized that you had made this link page. So wonderful!!!! Now I’ve got to buy more dies. LOL!! Thanks Mary!!
Hugs
Ariane
I couldn’t afford the GO but did manage to persuade hubbie to let me have the Baby Go in the New Year Sale on Shoppers Rule. I love it I can cut my fabric with a lot less pain but realise I will have to save up for her big brother!! Thank you for the patterns. I shall be making smaller scale quilts.
I just got my Accuquilt Go. It was a present to myself for not smoking for a year. Quit after 55 years. I got most of the dies and plan to get the rest a little at a time. They are expensive but if you look around they have sales on them. I am really glad to see patterns used with the Go. They have a new conversion chart on their website that helps immensely. Thanks for your kind generosity of posting your patterns, kittykatz
Mary,
Thanks for compiling this list for us. I just bought my Go cutter and will have to purchase my dies slowly. I can now write myself a wish list and purchase the ones I want in the order of the quilts I want to make. I did get the chisel die and I am hoiping to figure out how to make a braid quilt with it. Any suggestions ?
Just wanted to say thank you for your generosity in sharing all your wonderful patterns. I have used your patterns and also been inspired by your site. Thanks again for sharing with all of us.
I really enjoyed looking at your quilts. I will appreciate your patterns in the future when I have my new quilting/craft room set up in our new house. I have the whole den so I am buying a Studio. Hope to use your patterns to deplete my stash. TIA
Thank you for sharing such valuable information. Very inspiring. I have the GO just have used it very much. I needed some structure and here it is.
Found your site thru the Quilt Board online. Thank you for posting all of these patterns. Simple shapes sometimes make the prettiest quilts.
You are incredibly generous and I thank you so much. My e-mail address will soon change. I will send you an update. Again thank you so much.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING -FOR MYSELF JUST STARTING WITH THE “GO” i AM VERY EXCITED TO GET STARTED WITH SOME OF THESE PROJECTS KUDOS !
So where is everyone finding the best price to buy the AccuquiltGo? Is it best to buy at their website? Amazon? Individual?? I want one but am confused as to where?
thanks, Hilary
I really appreciate what you have done here for those of us who have GO cutters! THANKS!
I love your quilts Mary, thanks for sharing.
Susan in Manitoba
I just ordered a GO cutter, and am so excited! I have looked at them for a while, and have read how much you enjoy yours, so I decided to take the plunge! Cutting is my LEAST favorite part of quilting, so I think this will help a lot. Thank you so much for providing this information to all of us. I will refer to this page a lot, as I hope to make several of your quilts.
Michele in TN
Hello Mary,
This is so generous of you! I am just starting to look at blogs. I found you on the GO! site. I love these patterns, so simple yet beautiful. Thank you again for your ideas! Nina
The boxed square is my fav!
Love the patriotic rail fence. Don’t have a GO yet, but hope to, since my B’day is coming up. Kids–hint hint!
I do not have a GO yet, but will keep your site in my favorites for future help. You do a lot of quilting.
Mary
This is very gracious of you to start this additional file for the
GO system. You are so dedicated to help others enjoy the art of
quilting. I am so happy that I found Heartstrings when searching
the web.
Thank you so much for these patterns. I am going to try some of them. I love using my Go. How did I ever get along so long with out it??
Thanks I love what you are doing it is really a help to some of us who are just starting.