How to Die Cut 2-Color Schoolhouse 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 2-color 9" block in one pass through the cutter.

Fabric Color 1:

• Cut one 16 5/8" x 3 1/8" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes D/F/H/B to cut.
• Cut two 9 1/8" x 3" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A/C/C to cut.
• Cut two 3 1/2" x 3" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C/C to cut.
• Note: There will be an extra shape C.

Fabric Color 2:

• Cut one 11 1/8" x 3" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes J/E/G/ER to cut.
• Cut two 11" x 3" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A/C/C/I to cut.
• Note: There will be an extra shape C

Why Quilters Love the GO! Schoolhouse Pieced Die:

• Schoolhouse Pieced is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one 2-color, 9" block in one pass through the cutter.
• No templates! No special rulers! Schoolhouse Pieced includes 12 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Schoolhouse Pieced features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Schoolhouse Pieced includes screen-printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Schoolhouse Pieced 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.