How to Die Cut 5-Color Mariner’s Compass Quilt Blocks:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain
(straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: The die is
specially designed to cut one complete 5-color 12" block in one pass
through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1: Cut four 3-1/4" x 6" rectangles. Place right side up over shape A to cut.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut four 5-1/8" x 4-1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C and G to cut.
- Fabric Color 3: Cut four 4-3/8" squares. Place right side up over shape E to cut.
- Fabric Color 4: Cut four 7" x 8-3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B, D, F, H, I and J to cut.
- Fabric Color 5: Cut four 7-1/2" x 7" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes K and L to cut.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Mariner’s Compass Die:
- Mariner’s Compass is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s
specially designed to cut one complete 5-color, 12" block in one pass
through the cutter.
- No templates! No special rulers! Mariner’s Compass includes 12 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
- Mariner’s Compass features specialized dog-ears, ¼" seam allowances and notches for easy alignment and piecing.
- Mariner’s Compass includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to
create your own Mariner’s Compass designs from their block library and
cut your fabric.
AccuQuilt Benefits:
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.
- Get accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes
- Easiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
- Save fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut.
- Safe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.
- It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.
