GO! Square - 6 1/2" (6" Finished)

GO! Square - 6 1/2" (6" Finished) by Accuquilt

Squares are the literal and figurative building blocks of quilting. The GO! Square 6 1/2" die cuts cleanly through multiple layers of fabric and finishes to a 6" square. Perfect for background squares, small applique blocks or checkerboard block layouts. One of the basic shapes in the AccuQuilt GO! Mix and Match System die collection, this 6 1/2" square helps create typical 12" finished patchwork quilt blocks. This die is used in blocks such as Flashing Windmill, Sawtooth Star and Ohio Star.

Cut Size: 6 1/2"W x 6 1/2"H (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm)

Finished Size: 6"W x 6"H (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)

Die Board Size: 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)

How to Die Cut 6 1/2" Squares:

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.

• Cut 7" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 7" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut five squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 25 squares.

Why Quilters Love the GO! 6 1/2" Square Die:

• Quilters love 6 1/2" squares because there are thousands of 6" and 12" block patterns available to choose from.
• The GO! Square-6 1/2" die is the perfect size to cut your own squares with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
• Cut batting squares with GO! Square-6 1/2" to use with rag squares cut from GO! Rag Square-8 1/2" (55013).
• GO! Square-6 1/2" includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Quilt tops come together quickly and easily making GO! Square-6 1/2" a great beginner piecing shape and for making simple square quilts for charity.
• Use GO! Square-6 1/2" to cut applique background squares that are all the same size!
• GO! Square-6 1/2" 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.

Features and Benefits:

• Cut so much more in less time—Cut up to 6 layers of 100% cotton fabric at once
• Easiest to use—Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
• Get accurate cuts every time—No slipping rulers or mistakes
• Create quilts you never thought you would—AccuQuilt makes cutting curvy classic quilt patterns a snap
• 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
• No more math—Geometric shapes are designed with an accurate 1/4" seam allowance in the design
• Quilt more, clip less—No more clipping all those dog-eared corners
• Quick and easy applique—Apply fusible web to fabric prior to cutting

Storage: Organize GO! dies with AccuQuilt GO! Die Storage Rack (55115).

Care & Maintenance: Use adhesive roller to clean lint and thread from dies. After each use, with the die pick provided with the cutter, remove any threads imbedded between blades and foam. It's normal for threads to get caught where blades meet in a die. Remove with tweezers or die pick. Die blades never need to be sharpened.

Die Tips:

• With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
• Use cutting mats that matches size of each die.
• For best results, cut with die blades running under roller at an angle. Do not cut with blades parallel to roller.
• Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
• Some dies feature specially designed corners to aid in alignment and pre-cutting.
• For fast applique, apply fusible web to fabrics, then cut shapes with dies.
• 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.

Warranty: AccuQuilt GO! dies are guaranteed for one year.