Perfect for postage stamp quilts and busting your stash, this die cuts nine, 1 1/2″ squares and works with pre-cut 5″ squares. So charm square friendly! This is the square you have been needing to add to your die library.
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 6 in. 2 Pack (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Item 55139
How to Die Cut 1 1/2″ Squares:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.Â
- Cut 5″ strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5″ widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 72 squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 504 squares.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 1 1/2″ Square Die:Â
- The smaller the square, the more difficult it is to cut accurately and the more squares you need. The GO! Square-1 1/2″ makes it easy to cut (54) 1″ finished squares in one pass through the cutter!Â
- No sliding rulers! No miscuts! The GO! Square-1 1/2″ includes nine squares that can be a challenge to cut by hand.Â
- GO! Square-1 1/2″ was designed to cut the multitude of small squares needed to make postage stamp quilts.Â
- The GO! Square-1 1/2″ die is the perfect size to cut your own squares with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.Â
- GO! Square-1 1/2″ includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.Â
- Cut squares out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!Â
- A great way to use up scraps.Â
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.Â
- Charm Square-friendly.
AccuQuilt Benefits:Â
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.Â
- 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.Â
- Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:Â
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.Â
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.Â
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.Â
- It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.Â