Make binding, narrow borders, string piece, and 1 3/4″ finished sashing in a flash with the GO! Strip Cutter. This die makes quick and perfect work of cutting 2 1/4″ strips from multiple layers of fabric. The razor-sharp blades are 23″ long and open at both ends to cut folded fabric right off the bolt.
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. 2 Pack (25.4 cm x 61 cm) Item 255113
How to Die Cut 2 1/4″ Strips:
- 2 1/4″ Strips:Â Cut 9 1/2″ wide strips across the width of fabric to cut four, 2 1/4″ strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 15 strips.Â
- 2 1/4″ Squares: Start with a 2 1/4″ strip aligning it across the die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 9 1/2″ widths. Cut 16, 2 1/4″ squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 240 squares.Â
- 45° Diamond-3 1/4″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/4″ strip. Align your 2 1/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line.Â
- 30° Diamond-4 1/2″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/4″ strip. Align your 2 1/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 30° guide line.Â
- 60° Diamond-2 5/8″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 2 1/4″ strip. Align your 2 1/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line.Â
Why Quilters Love the GO! 2 1/4″ Strip Cutter Die:Â
- The smaller the strip, the more difficult it is to cut accurately. The GO! Strip Cutter-2 1/4″ makes it easy to cut perfect single and double-fold bindings (finishes to 7/8″ wide), narrow borders, 1 3/4″ finished sashing, string piecing, bindings and more.Â
- No sliding rulers! No miscuts! The GO! Strip Cutter-2 1/4″ includes four strips that can be a challenge to cut by hand.Â
- Idea for scrappy quilts! Easily cut up to 6 layers of scraps or full length fabric on the die to get 12 perfectly cut 2 1/4″ strips in one pass thru the cutter.Â
- GO! Strip Cutter-2 1/4″ includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.Â
- Cut perfect 2 1/4″ strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds.Â
- 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.Â
- Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!Â
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
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