GO! Mariner's Compass - 12" Finished Die (#55194)

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.