{"product_id":"go-rag-square-5-1-4-die","title":"GO! Rag Square - 5 1\/4\" Die","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQ Cutting Mat Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Die Cut 5 1\/4\" Rag 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRag Quilt dies must be cleaned periodically to remove fabric threads. Use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGO! Die Pick\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(55105) to clean trapped fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a good idea to keep an extra cutting mat on hand for Rag Quilt dies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend cutting only one layer of any type of fabric with GO! Rag Dies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40\" wide fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCut 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60\" wide fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCut 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Quilters Love the GO! 5 1\/4\" Rag Square Die:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilters 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRag 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse GO! Square-3 1\/4\" (55317) to cut batting squares to make rag quilts even warmer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRag quilts are typically laundered to fully “bloom” the fringe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut rag squares out of a variety of fabrics: flannels, homespun fabric, fleece, cotton, Cuddle® fabrics, and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGO! Rag Square-5 1\/4\" is designed to work with appliqué shapes that are 2 1\/4\" or smaller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree pattern downloads are available to get you started. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat Quarter-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuQuilt Benefits: \u003c\/strong\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\u003cstrong\u003eDie Tips: \u003c\/strong\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","brand":"AccuQuilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52877307674899,"sku":"55033","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/9559\/3235\/files\/55033-go_rag_square-5_1_4-packaging-web.webp?v=1780762900","url":"https:\/\/authorizedvacandsew.com\/products\/go-rag-square-5-1-4-die","provider":"Authorized Vac and Sew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}