Cut Size: Square (A): 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" (8.3 cm x 8.3 cm), Pentagon (B): 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" (8.3 cm x 8.3 cm), (2) Diamonds (C): 3-1/4" x 1-7/8" (7.3 cm x 4.8 cm) and (4) Half Square Triangles (D): 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" (4.8 cm x 4.8 cm).
Finished Size: 8" Finished Block (20.3 cm).
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 4-Color Weathervane 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 4-color 8" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1: Cut one 3 3/4" square. Place right side up over shape A to cut.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut four 3 3/4" squares. Place right side up over shape B to cut.
- Fabric Color 3: Cut two 6" x 4 3/4" rectangles, fan-folded in half. Place over shapes C to cut.
- Fabric Color 4: Cut six 5" x 2 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Weathervane Die:
- Weathervane is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one 4-color, 8" block in one pass through the cutter.
- No templates! No special rulers! Weathervane includes 8 basic shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Weathervane features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Weathervane 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.
- Charm Square-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Weathervane 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.
