Why Quilters Love the GO! 5 1/4" Rag Square Die:
• Quilters love rag quilts because they are easy to make and perfect for snuggling! The GO! Rag Square-5 1/4" die makes it even easier by saving hours of tedious hand cutting.
• The GO! Rag Square-5 1/4" die features specialized dog-ears and a 1" seam allowance with 3/4" fringe cut to a consistent 1/4" width for easy alignment and piecing.
• Four GO! Rag Square-5 1/4" sewn together equals one GO! Rag Square-8 1/2" (55013)—piece rag squares together for a different design.
• Rag quilts make great gifts for new babies, graduations, holidays, and more. You can change the number and size of the 5 1/4" rag squares in the quilt to make it larger or smaller.
• Use GO! Square-3 1/4" (55317) to cut batting squares to make rag quilts even warmer.
• Rag quilts are typically laundered to fully “bloom” the fringe.
• Cut rag squares out of a variety of fabrics: flannels, homespun fabric, fleece, cotton, Cuddle® fabrics, and more!
• GO! Rag Square-5 1/4" is designed to work with appliqué shapes that are 2 1/4" or smaller.
• Free pattern downloads are available to get you started.
How to Die Cut 5 1/4" Rag Squares:
• For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
• Note: Rag Quilt dies must be cleaned periodically to remove fabric threads. Use the GO! Die Pick (55105) to clean trapped fabric.
• Tip: It’s a good idea to keep an extra cutting mat on hand for Rag Quilt dies.
• We recommend cutting only one layer of any type of fabric with GO! Rag Dies.
• 40" wide fabric: Cut 11" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 3/4" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut six rag squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 36 rag squares.
• 60" wide fabric: Cut 11" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 3/4" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 10 rag squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 60" wide fabric cuts 60 rag squares.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
