Accuquilt GO! Square-5 1/2" (5" Finished) Die

AQ Cutting Mat Required: 55203

How to Die Cut 5½" Squares:For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.

• Cut 6" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 6" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 6 squares across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric-cuts 36 squares.

Why Quilters Love the GO! 5½" Square Die:

• Quilters love 5½" squares because there are so many 5" and 10" block patterns available to choose from.
• The GO! Square-5½" die is the perfect size to cut your own squares with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
• GO! Square-5½" includes ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Quilt tops come together quickly and easily making GO! Square-5½" a great beginner piecing shape and for making simple square quilts for charity.
• Use GO! Square-5½" to cut applique background squares that are all the same size!
• GO! Square-5½" is a great choice if you want to show off some of your favorite large print or focal fabrics.
• Cut squares out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics, and more!
• A great way to use up scraps.
• Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
• Layer Cake and Fat Quarter-friendly.

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.