DescriptionAQ Cutting Mat RequiredGO! Cutting Mat, 6 in x 12 in (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)How to Die Cut 2 1/2″ Strips2 1/2″ Strips:Cut 5 1/2″ wide strips across the width of the fabric to create two 2 1/2″ strips.Fan fold into 10″ lengths.Position the fabric on the die so the fold is perpendicular to the cutting blades and feeds through the cutter first.One yard of 40″ wide fabric will cut 13 strips.2 1/2″ Squares:Begin with a 2 1/2″ strip and align it across the die board using the 90° guide line.Fan fold into 5 1/2″ widths.Cut 14 squares (2 1/2″) across the width of fabric.One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 182 squares.45° Diamond – 2 3/4″ Cut Side Edge:Start with a 2 1/2″ strip and align it across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line.30° Diamond – 4 1/2″ Cut Side Edge:Start with a 2 1/2″ strip and align it across the die board to the left side of the 30° guide line.Note: You can achieve a full 30° diamond using only the top and middle blades.60° Diamond – 2 1/4″ Cut Side Edge:Start with a 2 1/2″ strip and align it across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line.Why Quilters Love the GO! 2 1/2″ Small Strip Cutter DieThe GO! Small Strip Cutter 2 1/2″ (2″ finished) die is ideal for both large and small quilting projects, especially when working with scraps or smaller fabric pieces.With two strips across a compact 6″ x 12″ die board, it’s perfect for smaller cutting tasks and works with any GO! cutter.Its portable size makes it easy to take along for quilting retreats or travel sewing.Includes 1/4″ seam allowances for simple alignment and piecing.Cut perfect 2 1/2″ strips, then use the angled guide lines to create squares and diamonds.The die blades are 11″ long and open at both ends, allowing you to cut folded fabric up to six layers thick—or cut through six layers of scrap fabric easily.Cuts a wide variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more.Free pattern downloads are available to help you get started.AccuQuilt BenefitsCut far more fabric in much less time.Achieve accurate cuts every time — no slipping rulers or cutting mistakes.Easy to use — simply place the die on the cutter, then the fabric and cutting mat on top.Save fabric with Two-Tone Foam — place fabric only over the shapes you want to cut.Safe to use — blades are never close to your fingers.Die TipsWith some fabrics, you may notice a thread or two remaining where the die blades meet. Simply snip these with scissors.Some dies have blades positioned at an angle — always align the fabric with the shape edge, not the die board edge.Use good-quality fabric to reduce stretching.Always test-cut one shape before cutting multiples to ensure the fabric orientation is correct.
