GO! Strip Cutter – 2 1/2″ (2″ Finished) 3 Strips (#55017) AccuQuilt

How to Die Cut with GO! 2 1/2″ Strip Cutter Die:

• 2 1/2″ Strips:  Cut 8″ wide strips across the width of fabric to cut three 2 1/2″ strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll thru the cutter first. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 13 strips.
• 2 1/2″ Squares: Start with a 2 1/2″ strip aligning it across the die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 8″ widths. Cut 15, 2 1/2″ squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 195 square.
• 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.
• 30° Diamond-5″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/2″ strip aligning it across the die board to the right side of the 30° guide line.
• 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 the GO! 2 1/2″ Strip Cutter Die:

• Quilters love precut 2 1/2″ strips (aka Jelly Rolls) because there are thousands of Jelly Roll patterns available to choose from.
• No more purchasing expensive Jelly Rolls! The GO! Strip Cutter-2 1/2″ die is the perfect size to cut your own Jelly Rolls with your favorite fabrics or out of pieces from your stash.
• GO! Strip Cutter 2 1/2″ includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Quilt tops come together quickly making GO! Strip Cutter-2 1/2″ a great beginner piecing shape and for making quilts to keep, to gift, or for charity.
• Cut perfect 2 1/2″ strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds.
• Die blades are 23″ long and are open at both ends to allow cutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt.
• Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, 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.