{"product_id":"go-square-rag-square-8-1-2","title":"Go! Square Rag Square -8 1\/2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone loves the soft, homey look of a rag quilt, but hand-cutting the fringe can be a pain (literally). The smart GO! Rag Square die pre-cuts the 3\/4\" long fringe edges with perfect 1\/4\" wide fringes. Simply sew the fringed rag squares together with a 1\" seam allowance and you're done! Beautiful rag quilt gifts in no time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQ Cutting Mat Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Die Cut 8 1\/2\" Rag Squares:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRag Quilt dies must be cleaned periodically to remove fabric threads. Use the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Die Pick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accuquilt.com\/die-pick.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGO! Die Pick\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(55105) to clean trapped fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a good idea to keep an extra cutting mat on hand for Rag Quilt dies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend cutting only one layer of any type of fabric with GO! Rag Dies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40\" wide fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCut 9\" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 9\" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 4 rag squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 40\" wide fabric cuts 16 rag squares. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60\" wide fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCut 9\" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 9\" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 6 rag squares across the width of fabric. One yard of 60\" wide fabric cuts 24 rag squares. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Quilters Love the GO! 8 1\/2\" Rag Square Die: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilters love rag quilts because they are easy to make and perfect for snuggling! The GO! Rag Square-8 1\/2\" die makes it even easier by saving hours of tedious hand cutting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GO! Rag Square-8 1\/2\" die features specialized dog-ears and a 1\" seam allowance with 3\/4\" fringe cut to a consistent 1\/4\" width for easy alignment and piecing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRag quilt tops come together quickly making GO! Rag Square-8 1\/2\" a great beginner piecing shape. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRag quilts make great gifts for new babies, graduations, the holidays and more. You can change the number and size of the 8 1\/2\" rag squares in the quilt to make it larger or smaller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse GO! Square-6 1\/2\" (55000) to cut batting squares to make rag quilts even warmer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRag quilts are typically laundered to fully “bloom” the fringe. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut rag squares out of a variety of fabrics: flannels, homespun fabric, fleece, cotton, Cuddle® fabrics and more! • GO! Rag Square-8 1\/2\" is designed to work with appliqué shapes that are 5 1\/2\" or smaller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree pattern downloads available to get you started. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat Quarter-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuQuilt Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut so much more fabric in less time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDie Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlades on some dies are positioned at an angle.  Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"accuquilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49669459247352,"sku":"55013","price":114.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/6212\/5816\/files\/55013-rag-square-packaging.webp?v=1782514637","url":"https:\/\/www.quiltingmayhem.com\/products\/go-square-rag-square-8-1-2","provider":"Quilting Mayhem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}