Get ready to cut more strips than ever before using the GO! Grizzly version of AccuQuilt’s most popular die and a GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter. GO! Grizzly dies represent a tough new kind of die that’s designed to cut up to 12 layers of fabric at a time. What does that mean? How about cutting more than 2 King or Queen size bindings in one pass? If you have a lot of cutting to do, you need to “GO! Grizzly” with a GO! Grizzly die and a GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter. Don’t forget to pick up a 13” x 24” cutting mat to make this new die!!
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 13in. x 24 in. (33.0 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 2 1/2" Strips:
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2 1/2" Strips: Cut 10 1/2" wide strips across the width of fabric to cut four 2 1/2" strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 13 strips in one pass through the cutter.
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2 1/2" Squares: Start with a 2 1/2" strip aligning it across the die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 10 1/2" widths. Cut 15, 2 1/2" squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 195 squares.
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45° Diamond-3 5/8" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/2" strip aligning it across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line.
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30° Diamond-5" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/2" strip aligning it across the die board to the left side of the 30° guide line.
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60° Diamond-3" Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/2" strip aligning it across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line.
Why Quilters Love GO! Grizzly 2 1/2" Strip Cutter Die:
- The GO! Grizzly Strip Cutter-2 1/2" (2" Finished) die is perfect for large quilting projects. Made exclusively for the GO! Big Electric Fabric Cutter, this die can cut up to 12 layers of 100% cotton fabric allowing to cut 1 3/4 yards of 40" wide fabric in one pass through the cutter.
- With 4 strips across on a 13" x 24" die board, this die is suitable for the biggest cutting needs with less passes through the cutter, unlike its smaller counterparts.
- Just one pass through the GO! Big Electric Cutter, the GO! Grizzly Strip Cutter-2 1/2" will let you:
- Cut up to 12 layers of cotton.
- Cut a 24 strip mini Jelly Roll pack.
- Cut 1 3/4 yards of fabric.
- Create 3 king size bindings.
- Cut over 270” of continuous fabric for borders.
- GO! Grizzly Strip Cutter-2 1/2" includes ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Cut perfect 2 1/2" strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds.
- Make perfect 2 1/2" strips for sashing, bindings and more.
- Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more.
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
AccuQuilt Benefits:
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.
- Get accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes
- Easiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
- Save fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut.
- Safe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.
- It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.
