Description
Reheat those leftover quilt projects by using their scraps to make your own mini charm packs. The GO! Square-2 1/2" (2" Finished) is as fast as using a microwave. This die from AccuQuilt is designed to be used with the entire family of Fabric Cutters. You can use a GO! Baby, GO!, or GO! Big to quickly whip up a batch of small squares. The die will even work with a Studio Fabric Cutter if you have an adapter. This means you can cut accurate 2 1/2" squares that finish to perfect 2" squares every time, without having to use a ruler that can slip and throw off your lines. To build your own mini charm pack, you're going to need a stack of squares. Luckily, your GO! Fabric Cutter slices through up to six fabric layers at once and still cuts 90% faster than using a rotary cutter. This die is sold separately and is also part of the GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 6 in. 2 Pack (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Item 55139
How to Die Cut 2 1/2" Squares:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
- Cut a 5 1/2" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 1/2" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 28 squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 168 squares.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 2 1/2" Square Die:
- The GO! Square-2 1/2" die is the perfect size to cut your own squares with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
- GO! Square-2 1/2" die includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Cut squares out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
- A great way to use up scraps.
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
- Charm Pack-friendly
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.