Monday, June 27, 2011

Go! Baby Go!

In my last post, I mentioned that I had something exciting to share.  Well, now's the time to spill the beans! I received an email a week or so ago from Carolyn of Accuquilt telling me that my blog was chosen to receive one of these wonderful machines:

Woo Hoo!  I was so excited!  I've wanted one of these for a while, stalked blogs entering contests hoping to win, but it never happened.  But then luck did happen, and now one has arrived at my door.

In Carolyn's email, she told me that I could pick three dies to go with the machine.  After my head stopped spinning, I finally settled on Tumblers, Hexagons and a Value Die pack with squares and half square triangles.  I'm so excited.  The Tumblers are going to be perfect for using up all that leftover fabric from my Civil War quilts, don't you think?  And is going to save hours upon hours of cutting those little Tumblers out by hand.  Woo Hoo!   And Hexagons - who doesn't love a Hexagon quilt?  But oh, the hours that would be spent on cutting those babies out.  I've given my Go! Baby a test run and I can't even tell you how fast it is to cut these shapes out!  So fast and the shapes are just perfect!!

And what's even more exciting?  I get to give one away - a Go! Baby Cutter and three dies  - to one of you out there in blogland!  I'm so excited about the whole thing.  So while I'm finishing up my cutting and putting a little something together, why don't you check out the Accuquilt site and look at what dies would tickle your fancy!  And while you're at it, sign up for their newsletter at this link - Accuquilt  Newsletter and find out all the exciting information about this great machine!

After I get my project together, I'll announce my giveaway!  So stay tuned!!

39 comments:

marly said...

Congratulations! What a wonderful surprise for you. Amazing little machine and tremendous time saver isn't it? Have fun!!

Jennifer said...

Oh wow! How lucky are you??? I guess this means that I will go from reading your blog to stalking your blog. LOL!

I can't wait to see what you create with your new toy.

Enjoy!

Vinniey said...
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Vinniey said...

Congratulations! Lucky you! This machine is amazing. Happy quilting.

Laurie in Iowa said...

Congrats on your win Deb. Enjoy your new toy.

Pamela said...

Wow what a great win!!! The GoBaby looks awesome! To think I could cut perfect circles, triangles and rectangles with ease. Thank you for sharing.
Pam

Kim said...

Lucky gal!!!! Can't wait to hear how you like it? I would definitely have picked the tumblers....hexagons....maybe triangles....anything that would make a one patch quilt go together with ease! Please do let me know if you LOVE it and if I NEEEEEED one!!

Jackie's Stitches said...

Congratulations Deb! I can't wait to see what you're working on.

Gabi said...

Congratulations. You're a lucky lady. Can't wait to see what beautiful things you will create with this handy cutter.
It took me a time to find out what it IS though. Never heard of it before and it didn't make sense until I watched couple of videos on their website. WOW...that's a real nice thing to have.

Cyn said...

What a great gift!

Hmmm... I think I'd pick the Hexagon, Stars, and the Pumpkin dies. :-)

Cynthia

Catherine said...

Wow!! Great for you!! Makes me wish I was a quilter!!!!

Margaret said...

Fun fun fun, Deb! Can't wait to see what you make!

carol fun said...

Oh what a great addition to your quilting tools! I know you are going to have lots of fun with this "Baby"!

Yvette said...

Congratulation!

Bring on the giveaway, I have my three dies picked out. It sure wasn't easy either. LOL!

Penny said...

I've been stalking and lurking blogland too for a chance to win this Baby! I already have the 3 dies written on a note by my computer so I can quickly enter any giveaway I find! Value die, Strip Cutter-2½" and Quarter Square-4" Finished Triangle (8 triangles).I've already signed up for the newsletter:)
If I don't win this here, can you pass on my blog to Carolyn of Accuquilt ?! I can show that a newbie can manage a GO! Thanks !

Kellie said...

Congratulations! What an awesome win! I can't wait to see what you create with this. I would love to gift my mom with one of these someday.

Mary said...

Congratulations on your win - I am sure that you will be put it to good use with all the quilting you do.
Mary

Mouse said...

ohhh wow that is one neat machine and would certainly help the old hands :) would love a chance to win one of these :) off to go and have a peek and can't wait to see what you make with them :) love mouse xxx

Bertie said...

Gosh it looks like magic, I never even knew these machine's existed, a real quilters treasure. Your heart shape looks fabulous Deb, congratulations on your win :))
Of course leave me out of your giveaway, I am not a quilter yet lol.

Kajsa said...

Congratulations! How fun!

LiahonaGirl said...

What a great and unexpected treat! You'll love the Go Baby! I have one and my only regret is that I didn't spring for the bigger size.

Valerie said...

WOOHOO!! Congrats on a fabulous win! How exciting, Deb! I am thrilled for you and look forward to all of the fantastic projects that you are going to be churning out!

Kathy said...

A huge Congratulations on your win. WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO for you!!!!! I am sure you will now be whipping out quilts left and right with all the time you saved on hand cutting. LOL

Enjoy.

Lisa said...

Congratulations on the win! That looks like a handy little device. I could use one for the bazillion hexagons I have to cut for my new quilt!

merumo said...

Sounds so exciting! Congratulations!! Can't wait to see what you are going to make with Go! Baby :)

Karoline said...

That looks like a very fun toy :)

I like your new starts in your last post and the framing is gorgeous

Littlebit said...

How cool is that?? Congratulations!! I am SO GREEN! :) My word verification is "unmess." I think that qualifies me for one of these, sight unseen. LOL! Have fun!!

samplerlover said...

Congratulations on getting this wonderful machine. I know that you will get a lot of use out of it. It looks like it going to be a winner. - Sandra.

Robin said...

Fantastic! Good for you. A new toy. I will definitely be watching for your given away.

Lois said...

Congratulations!!! Looks like a wonderful machine! Have fun using it.

Katherine said...

Cool!

Sherry :o) said...

What an honor to be hand-picked, Deb! Congratulations. I know whatever you decide to do, it will be awesome. I can't wait to see your creation and to hear about the gizzmo...I've seen them, read about them, but never have known someone to use one and then report (or should I say "show-n-tell")! Congrats again!

Rugs and Pugs said...

Woo hoo! Lucky you!!! You deserve it.
Hugs :)
Lauren

Joy said...

You do such beautiful work Deb! I enjoy seeing your projects and your beautiful family too, celebrating so many milestones - a time of change and yet a time of gratitude! I think you will LOVE your GO. I would like to make a tumbler from my Civil War scraps too!

Amy said...

OH Congrats Deb! I'm so happy for you!!! You MUST be thrilled! Can't wait to see what you have to say about it!! :-)

Julie M said...

Congrats on winning and how awesome you get to giveaway one.

Berit said...

How awesome--for you AND us! :o

I'll totally head over and check out the choices. :D

Also, I've finally posted up my own Launch and giveaway, so stop by if you've got a moment! (Can't wait to see what you're cooking up with this baby!)

Solstitches said...

Oh my, I can't begin to imagine winning something like this.
I am really looking forward to seeing what you will make with your new toy.
Congratulations and enjoy.

Margaret

Nancy M said...

One of these days we're going to have to get together so you can show me how this would work doing some of my cross stitch finishing! Not sure I could justify the expense, I'd like to see it work first!