AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 1 3/4″ Strips:
- 1 3/4″ Strips: Cut 9 1/4″ wide strips across the width of fabric to cut five, 13/4″ strips. Position fabric on die so fold of fabric is perpendicular to cutting blades and will roll through the cutter first. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 19 strips.
- 1 3/4″ Squares: Start with a 1 3/4″ strip aligning it across the die board with the 90° guide line. Fanfold into 9 1/4″ widths. Cut 21, 1 3/4″ squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40″ wide fabric cuts 399 squares.
- 45° Diamond-2 1/2″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 1 3/4″ strip. Align your 1 3/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 45° guide line.
- 30° Diamond-3 1/2″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 1 3/4″ strip. Align your 1 3/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 30° guide line.
- 60° Diamond-2 1/8″ Cut Side Edge: Start with a 1 3/4″ strip. Align your 1 3/4″ strip across the die board to the right side of the 60° guide line.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 1 3/4″ Strip Cutter Die:
- The smaller the strip, the more difficult it is to cut accurately and the more strips you need. The GO! Strip Cutter-1 3/4″ makes it easy to cut perfect sashing, narrow borders, bargello quilts, log cabin quilts and more.
- No sliding rulers! No miscuts! The GO! Strip Cutter-1 3/4″ includes five strips that can be a challenge to cut by hand.
- Idea for scrappy quilts! Easily cut up to 6 layers of scraps or full length fabric on the die to get 15 perfectly cut 1 3/4″ strips in one pass thru the cutter.
- GO! Strip Cutter-1 3/4″ includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Cut perfect 1 3/4″ strips, then use the angled guide lines to cut squares and diamonds.
- Die blades are 23″ long and are open at both ends to allow cutting of fabric that is still folded as it comes off the bolt.
- Cut strips out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.