While you have everything you need to create a huge variety of applique designs on the GO! Simple Shapes die board, you can also team these shapes up with other GO! shapes for even more design possibilities.
Cut Size: Bird (assembled): 2 7/8"W x 2 3/4"H (7.3 cm x 7 cm), Buds: range from 2 1/4"H to 3"H (7.3 cm x 7 cm), Leaves: range from 1 3/4"H to 4 3/4"H (4.4 cm to 12.1 cm), Stem: 1/4"W x 10"H (.6 cm x 25.4 cm), Centers: 5/8", 1", 1 3/4" (1.6 cm, 2.5 cm, 4.4 cm).
Finished Size: Varies by layout
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
How to Die Cut Simple Shapes
Apply fusible web product to wrong side of fabric, following manufacturer's instructions, before cutting fusible appliqué.
- To Use 2 1/2" Strips: Cut and fuse 2 1/2" strips across the width of fabric (or use with precut strips). Fanfold up to four layers over the shapes on the left and right side of the die board. Cut three of each shape across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 18 of each shape.
- To Use Scraps: Place pre-fused scraps on blade and cut.
Why quilters Love the GO! Simple Shapes Die:
- Edyta Sitar is known for her amazing quilts – and now you can appliqué her signature floral quilt blocks with GO! Simple Shapes.
- No template required. The GO! Simple Shapes die includes applique shapes that are typically difficult to cut by hand.
- This die has it all! From flower centers to leaves to a small bird, Simple Shapes gets you set up to be an applique pro.
- The GO! Simple Shapes die is designed to cut all the shapes on the die with two pre-fused, pre-cut 2 1/2" strips. Cut four layers of each pre-fused strip in one pass thru the cutter (fusible counts as one half layer of fabric).
- Cut GO! Simple Shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
- Experiment with decorative stitches and threads to finish your floral designs.
- A great way to use up scraps.
- Pattern downloads available to get you started.
- Jelly Roll-friendly
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.
