Rectangles are very easy quilt shapes to piece. Ideal for beginners and experienced quilters. Use for borders and brick layouts. This 3-½"W x 6-½"H rectangle finishes to a 3"W x 6"H rectangle. Try combining rectangles and Squares-3 1/2" (55006) for a Basketweave layout, or with Squares 6-½" for a Patience Corner block. Die packaging includes project directions for a Rectangles To GO! baby quilt.
Use with:
Cuts one 3-½"W x 6-½"H (9 x 17 cm) rectangle.
Includes seam allowance.
Use 5" x 10" cutting mat (Item# 55110).
Storage: 5" x 10" Die Board (13 x 25 cm)
Organize GO! dies with AccuQuilt GO! Die Storage Rack (Item# 55115).
Die Tips:
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
- Use cutting mats that matches size of each die.
- For best results, cut with die blades running under roller at an angle. Do not cut with blades parallel to roller.
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
- Some dies feature specially designed corners to aid in alignment and pre-cutting.
- For fast applique, apply fusible web to fabrics, then cut shapes with dies.
- 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.
