GO! Palm-8" Finished Die (55193)

How to Die Cut 3-Color Palm Block:

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 two complete 3-color 8" finished blocks in one pass through the cutter. In two passes through the cutter, you can create one 16" finished 3-color GO! Palm block.

• Fabric Color 1: Cut two 12 1/4" x 10" rectangles. Fanfold fabric and place over shapes A, C, E, and G to cut four of each mirrored shapes.
• Fabric Colors 2: Cut two 10 1/2" x 4 5⁄8 " rectangle. Place right side up over shapes B, D, and F to cut two of each shape.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut two 10 1/2" x 4 5⁄8" rectangle. Place right side down over shapes B, D, and F to cut two of each shape.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Palm Die:

• Palm is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut two 3-color, 8" finished blocks in one pass through the cutter. In two passes through the cutter, you can create one 16" finished 3-color GO! Palm block.
  
• No templates! No foundation paper piecing required! Palm includes 7 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
  
• Palm features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
  
• Palm 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 Palm 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.