AQ Cutting Mat Required: 55203
How to Die Cut Rob Peter to Pay Paul Quilt Blocks:For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Cover A shape with three layers of one fabric color and run through the cutter, then cover B shapes with three layers of a contrasting fabric color and run through the cutter.
- Shape A: Cut an 8 3/4" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 8 5/8" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut four A shapes across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 16, A shapes.
- Shape B: Cut a 9" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 1/4" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 14, B shapes across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 56, B shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Rob Peter to Pay Paul Die:
- Rob Peter to Pay Paul is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut three complete 2-color, 7" blocks in two passes through the cutter.
- No measuring! No templates! Rob Peter to Pay Paul includes two unique shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
- A traditional quilt block, Rob Peter to Pay Paul also creates unique contemporary designs – sew blocks together to make graphic circles appear across the quilt.
- No need to be afraid of curves! Rob Peter to Pay Paul features specialized dog-ears and matching notches on curved seams for easy alignment and piecing.
- Rob Peter to Pay Paul 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.
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.
