{"product_id":"go-fabric-cutting-die-square-6-1-2","title":"GO! Fabric Cutting Die - Square 6 1\/2”","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquares 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview required-dies-products\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"machine-compat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight in lbs.:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/2\"W x 6 1\/2\"H (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"W x 6\"H (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDie Board Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-description\" id=\"description\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQ Cutting Mat Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Die Cut 6 1\/2\" Squares:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Quilters Love the GO! 6 1\/2\" Square Die: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilters love 6 1\/2\" squares because there are thousands of 6\" and 12\" block patterns available to choose from. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut batting squares with GO! Square-6 1\/2\" to use with rag squares cut from GO! Rag Square-8 1\/2\" (55013). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGO! Square-6 1\/2\" includes 1\/4\" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilt 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse GO! Square-6 1\/2\" to cut applique background squares that are all the same size! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGO! Square-6 1\/2\" is a great choice if you want to show off some of your favorite large print or focal fabrics. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut squares out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great way to use up scraps. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree pattern downloads available to get you started. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer Cake and Fat Quarter-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccuQuilt Benefits: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut so much more fabric in less time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDie Tips: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades on some dies are positioned at an angle.  Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item title\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-label-product.product_care_maintenance-title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" id=\"tab-label-product.product_care_maintenance\" role=\"tab\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-controls=\"product.product_care_maintenance\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wonderground Fabrics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600047509679,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/8585\/8368\/files\/27BEB39C-CA32-42CA-A321-5D92049622EE.jpg?v=1791484672","url":"https:\/\/wondergroundfabrics.com\/products\/go-fabric-cutting-die-square-6-1-2","provider":"Wonderground Fabrics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}