
AccuQuilt GO! Spinning L Die
Cut Size: Shape A 5"W x 3 1/4"H (12.7 cm x 8.3 cm), Shape B 3 5/8"W x 3 5/8"H (9.2 cm x 9.2 cm), Shape C 5 5/8"W x 1 7/8"H (14.3 cm x 4.8 cm), Shape D 3 1/8"W x 1 7/8"H (7.9 cm x 4.8 cm), Shape E 2 3/4"W x 2 3/4"H (7 cm x 7 cm).
Finished Size: 9" Finished Block (22.9 cm).
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 3-color Spinning L Blocks:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 9" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
– Cut four 5 1/2" x 3 5/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shape A to cut four shapes.
– Cut a 4" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 4" widths. Place over shape B to cut four shapes. - Fabric Color 2: Cut four 6" x 4 1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shape C and D to cut four of each shape. (There will be extra D shapes. Set aside for next block.)
- Fabric Color 3: Cut a 3 1/8" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 31/ 8" widths. Place over shape E to cut four shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Spinning L Die:
- The Spinning L quilt block is a dynamic and eye-catching design that combines simplicity with movement. Featuring a series of interlocking ‘L’ shapes that create a pinwheel-like effect, its bold lines and sense of rotation make it a versatile choice for modern or traditional quilt layouts.
- Spinning L is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Spinning L includes 8 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Spinning L features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Spinning L includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Spinning L designs from their block library and cut your fabric.
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.