This die is sure to have creative thoughts of new projects spinning through your quilting head! This stunning and complex-looking block is simple for anyone to make when it's perfectly cut for you with this die. Whether you use this block alone or team it up with others, you're sure to love the results. This die's a special Die to Try, so it's only around for one month or while supplies last so grab one today.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 3-color Spinning L Blocks:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 9" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
– Cut four 5 1/2" x 3 5/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shape A to cut four shapes.
– Cut a 4" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 4" widths. Place over shape B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut four 6" x 4 1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shape C and D to cut four of each shape. (There will be extra D shapes. Set aside for next block.)
- Fabric Color 3: Cut a 3 1/8" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 31/ 8" widths. Place over shape E to cut four shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Spinning L Die:
- The Spinning L quilt block is a dynamic and eye-catching design that combines simplicity with movement. Featuring a series of interlocking ‘L’ shapes that create a pinwheel-like effect, its bold lines and sense of rotation make it a versatile choice for modern or traditional quilt layouts.
- Spinning L is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Spinning L includes 8 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Spinning L features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Spinning L includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Spinning L designs from their block library and cut your fabric.
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.
