A tisket a tasket, your next quilting project needs a basket. Whether you’ll applique Easter baskets on a table runner, use baskets in your baby quilt, or embroider a basket full of flowers on a wall panel, the GO! Basket by Edyta Sitar die makes it easy. This die includes simple shapes that when combined together create a stylish basket perfect for applique and embroidery. The die is compatible with AccuQuilt Fabric Cutters, including the GO! Baby, GO!, GO! Big and the Studio (with its adapter). AccuQuilt cutters ensure that you’ll be able to accurately cut the curves and details that make this basket die something special. Cutting the shapes from multiple fabric layers at once means you’ll have a stack of baskets ready to go in no time. Buy this die separately here or look for it in the GO! Qube Specialty Set-Serendipity by Edyta Sitar.
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 Basket Shapes:
Apply fusible web product to the wrong side of the fabric, following manufacturer’s instructions, before cutting for fusible appliqué.
- Cut a 6″ strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 6″ widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 6 basket and handle sets across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 36 basket and handle sets.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Basket by Edyta Sitar Die:
- The GO! Basket die is the perfect size to cut your own baskets with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
- GO! Flower Accents includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Cut baskets 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.
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.