the basic steps involved in cutting your quilt fabrics using an AccuQuilt GO!™ cutting machine, complete with a video tutorial!
Squares are a fundamental building block of quilting and can be challenging to cut accurately by hand. The Accuquilt GO! Square Dies are available in various sizes for maximum design possibilities! From 1-1/2" (1" Finished) to 8-1/2" (8" Finished), Accuquilt GO! Dies ensure exact cuts every time! The Accuquilt GO! Square Dies cut cleanly through multiple layers of fabric at once and are perfect for stash busting, scrappy quilts, cutting charm squares, checkerboard layouts, applique background squares, and so much more! The Accuquilt GO! Cutting Mats are required. 1-1/2” (1" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Charm-square-friendly Die Board Size: 6" W x 6" L Cut Size: 1-1/2" W x 1-1/2" H Finished Size: 1" W x 1" H Weight: 1.39 lbs 2” (1-1/2" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 5" W x 10" L Cut Size: 2" W x 2" H Finished Size: 1-1/2" W x 1-1/2" H Weight: 0.88 lbs 3” (2-1/2" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 5" W x 10" L Cut Size: 3" W x 3" H Finished Size: 2-1/2" W x 2-1/2" H Weight: 1.1 lbs 3-1/2” (3" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 5" W x 10" L Cut Size: 3-1/2" W x 3-1/2" H Finished Size: 3" W x 3" H Weight: 0.88 lbs 5” (4-1/2" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 6" W x 12" L Cut Size: 5" W x 5" H Finished Size: 4-1/2" W x 4-1/2" H Weight: 1.21 lbs 5-1/2” (5" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 10" W x 10" L Cut Size: 5-1/2" W x 5-1/2" H Finished Size: 5" W x 5" H Weight: 1.40 lbs 6-1/2” (6" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 10" W x 10" L Cut Size: 6-1/2" W x 6-1/2" H Finished Size: 6" W x 6" H Weight: 1.56 lbs 7-1/2” (7" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 10" W x 10" L Cut Size: 7-1/2" W x 7-1/2" H Finished Size: 7" W x 7" H Weight: 1.56 lbs 8-1/2” (8" Finished) Square Die Dimensions: Layer-cake & fat-quarter-friendly Die Board Size: 10" W x 10" L Cut Size: 8-1/2" W x 8-1/2" H Finished Size: 8" W x 8" H Weight: 1.56 lbs Accuquilt GO! Square 1-1/2" (1" Finished) - 5-1/2" (5" Finished) Dies are Compatible with the following Accuquilt Fabric Cutters: GO! Me, GO!, GO! Big Accuquilt GO! Square 6-1/2" (6" Finished) - 8-1/2" (8" Finished) Dies are Compatible with the following Accuquilt Fabric Cutters: GO!, GO! Big
the basic steps involved in cutting your quilt fabrics using an AccuQuilt GO!™ cutting machine, complete with a video tutorial!
Quilt Pattern for making my "Arkansas Meadow" exclusive design quilt using the AccuQuilt GO! Arkansas Traveler Die # 55558. This pattern will make a 72" X 72" finished quilt size. Pattern directions include: fabric requirements, die cutting instructions, rotary instructions for QST's, color placement and block assembly. An assembly chart is included making positioning of the blocks easy to follow. Rotary cutting of QST's that make up the "alternate block" is required. Unlike other patterns I have also included fabric requirements for the binding and backing as well as TIPS for assembling your quilt sandwich and binding it after quilting. To prevent potential issues in processing your order, please submit separate orders if you wish to purchase a digital and physical item
Designed by Linda Pumphrey The Shadow Trail Quilt leads one in a fancy down greenpaths where cool blue shadows lure the traveler on. Alert quilt makers find themselves responding at once to the spell of the "trail" as the pattern does indeed offer an exciting and promising adventure in quilt making. Find the full pattern in Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, May/June 2015 issue.
QUILT Pattern for making my Drunkard's Seagulls Wall quilt featuring light gray seagulls in two sizes on a blue background. Pattern includes BONUS links to my video instructions for making this quilt and binding once completed. Instructions are designed for use with the AccuQuilt cutting system. AccuQuilt® Dies Used: GO! 7” Drunkards Path die (55034) GO! 3-1/2” Drunkards Path die (55070) OPTIONAL DIES: GO! 2-1/2” Strip Die (50017) MANUAL cutting details are also included for those who do not own an AccuQuilt cutter! Setting triangles must be rotary cut. This custom design pattern will make a 58" X 40" finished quilt size. Complete pattern includes: Fabric requirements for Quilt top Die cutting instructions Detailed assembly directions with diagrams making assembly of the various components clear and concise. PLUS 2 video links: the first shows how to cut, piece and assemble this quilt top and the second is a video on how to professionally bind your quilt. Fabric requirements for the binding and backing TIPS for assembling your quilt sandwich Binding your masterpiece after quilting To prevent potential issues in processing your order, please submit separate orders if you wish to purchase a digital and physical item I will also be adding a third video on how I quilted the design on the seagulls. Once it is published you will be able to view it (free of charge) on my YouTube channel.
...getting an AccuQuilt Qube! If you have the AccuQuilt Go!, AccuQuilt Go! Big Electric, or even the AccuQuilt Go! Me you can use the Qube die sets...
I am so excited to kick off the Modern Half Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long! Today I'll share with you my inspiration for this quilt-a-long and the supplies you will need, and starting next week we'll start working on the blocks! I saw this pin a few weeks ago, and I was captivated. I loved it, and when I clicked through the pin, and found that the man who created the design used the Perl program, and that he made it for his then-girlfriend, and that she made the quilt for him as a wedding present, I knew this was right up my alley! (I have emailed the gentleman who wrote the program that created all the blocks to ask his permission to host this quilt-a-long, but I haven't heard back from him.) I loved the look of the blocks in black and white, and thought it would be fun to take these traditional block designs and make them 'modern' by only using two colors. (I am the type of person who likes to make things in the colors I first see them in, so this is really no surprise!) I couldn't figure out how to assemble the blocks without drawing them all out, so I grabbed my gridded notebook and my black colored pencil and got busy. There are 72 blocks, so this will take 72 weeks! Don't stress though - you can cut the fabric for several blocks at once, and assemble the blocks as you can. Each finished block will measure 8.5 inches. Feel free to make your blocks smaller or larger (you will need to adjust fabric requirements accordingly). I first made a few blocks 12.5 inches, so I'll compare those for you so you can see what you like best! Supplies: 5 yards each of two colors (or as many colors you would like to use!) Rotary cutter, clear acrylic ruler, self-healing cutting mat, marking pen (more on this next time), lots of thread, sewing machine, iron This yardage requirement assumes that you will cut 3.5 inch squares to trim down to 2.5 inch HSTs. I find that if I sew a scant 1/4 inch seam allowance I can use 3 inch squares to start. This requires far less yardage. You may want to try out your seam allowance to see what you can get away with. I will post one new block each Monday - and we will finish our quilt in January 2014! Yikes! I do think this is the best method - you can do four blocks at a time at the end of the month if that is easier. I recommend making several HSTs at once - it is easier to batch cut, sew and trim! Come back next Monday to see the first block! I am so excited! Even if you haven't made a quilt before, I think you can handle this one, so please jump in and join us - I am happy to answer questions as we go!
Some shapes can be challenging to cut accurately by hand, but the Accuquilt GO! Dies provide precise cuts every time. The Accuquilt GO! Glorified Nine Patch Die (9" Finished) is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die specifically designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in just one pass through the cutter. It features 4 unique shapes, specialized dog ears, 1/4" seam allowances, and notches on curves to ensure easy alignment. This die also features screen-printed letters on the die foam for easier piecing and shape organization. The Accuquilt GO! Glorified Nine Patch Die (9" Finished) is perfect for using fabric scraps that would otherwise go to waste and is fat-quarter-friendly. The Accuquilt GO! Cutting Mat 6" x 24" is required. Dimensions: Die Board Size: 6" W x 24" L Cut Size: Square (A) - 2-3/4" W x 2-3/4" H Cut Size: Curved Edge Rectangle (B) - 2-3/4" W x 2-1/8" H Cut Size: Curved Kite (C) - 4" W x 4" H Cut Size: Arc Shape (D) - 9-5/8" W x 2-1/2" H Finished Size: 9" Finished Block Weight: 2 lbs Accuquilt GO! Glorified Nine Patch Die (9" Finished) is Compatible with the following Accuquilt Fabric Cutters: GO! Me, GO!, GO! Big
This is a downloadable pattern. Downloads are sent immediately after purchase. This striking quilt was made using Northcott’s “Mikado” fabric line. We used our Accuquilt Go “Drunkard’s Path” dies to cut the shapes, but the pattern also contains template shapes. BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY Basic quilting skills such as rotary cutting, piecing and machine quilting. Finished quilt measures 51″ x 65″ Please respect the copyright law. The artist has worked hard to create this work. If another copy is needed for a friend, another license needs to be purchased. Thank you for supporting the quilting community.
A couple of things to remember before starting to machine piece hexagons with this method: *Cut your hexagons accurately. Perfectly cut hexagons will help you achieve the precision required for this method. *Sew consistent 1/4" seam allowances. A 1/4" foot or patchwork foot is helpful. I'm able to place my needle 1/4" in by lining up the edge of the fabric with the edge of the presser foot. *You may want to reduce your stitch length to 2.0. Smaller stitches will help you hit your stop points more accurately. *Don't press until all hexagons are sewn. I know this seems counter intuitive, but I found that it's easier to sweep seams out of the way when they aren't pressed down. *Be sure not to backstitch into the seam allowance. Even one stitch will make a difference! It's better to stop a tish in front of the stitching line rather than stitch too far. *The KEY TO THIS METHOD is your stitching lines. Instead of marking those 1/4" points, the stitching lines will tell you where to start and where to stop sewing. *This method works sewing individual hexagons onto a column or sewing two columns together. For the purpose of this tutorial, we'll sew one column and then add one hexagon at a time. *Relax...this really does work. It's going to feel odd at first, but you'll get the hang of it. Take a deep breath and grab some hexagons and let's get started. I used black thread for the purpose of this tutorial, but you'll want to use matching thread. Step 1 Sew a column Start by sewing the hexagons together to make a column. Sew from edge to edge as shown and backstitch at each end. Don't press. Repeat and make your column as long as you'd like. For the pink quilt above I sewed 10 hexagons together to make my columns. Step 2 - Sew Seam #1 Place a hexagon in the second column as shown. Place the hexagons right sides together along seam #1 lining up edges and ends of the hexagons. Notice how there is a stitching line on the left side and no stitching on the right. (If you don't see a stitching line flip the entire piece over!) Make sure the seam on the left is swept away from the hexagon you are going to sew. Pin if desired. Position the hexagon under the presser foot. Drop the needle on the stitching line 1/4" from the edge. Notice how the presser foot is lined up with the edge which will automatically place the needle 1/4" in. I move the flywheel by hand to make sure the needle drops right on the stitching line. Sew from this point a couple of stitches, backstitch the SAME number of stitches. Continue sewing to the end and backstitch. You can sew to the end because there is no stitching line to stop you. Step 3 - Sew the next adjacent seam (Seam #2) Turn the hexagon right side up and the first seam is finished. Time for seam 2! Place the hexagons right sides together along seam #2 again lining up edges and ends of the hexagons. Sweep any seams away from the hexagon so that the two hexagons lay flat and are aligned. Pin if desired. Notice again that there is stitching on one side and no stitching on the other side. This time I decided to stitch from non stitching line side toward the stitching. Start sewing at the end, sew forward a few stitches, backstitch and continue sewing until you reach the stitching line on the other side. The stitching line means STOP! The picture below also shows how the seams and the other hexagon is swept out of the way. It is better to stop just in front of the stitching line rather than sew past it. Notice how I stopped just before I reached the stitching. Be sure to backstitch at this point. This is how your intersection should look when sewn. Step 4 Add a hexagon to column two Place the next hexagon in sewing position in the second column. Place this hexagon right sides together on the one above. Notice in the picture below how no stitching lines are visible. Don't be fooled. There is a stitching line, but you need to flip the entire piece to see it. Flip the piece over. Feel for stitching lines...find them and make sure you can see them before you sew! There is the stitching line. Make sure your hexagons are aligned and pin if desired. Make sure the seam is swept away from the hexagon you're sewing. Sew this seam just like Step 1. Drop your needle on the stitching line, sew forward, backstitch, continue sewing to the end and backstitch. Remember, you can sew all the way to the end because there is no stitching line to stop you. Step 5 Continue sewing adjacent seams. Flip the hexagon right side up. The next step is to sew the next adjacent seam. Place the hexagons right sides together along the seam making sure they are aligned. Sweep the seams away on both ends. Flip the entire piece over so that you can see the stitching lines. Notice this time that there are stitching lines on both sides. This means you have one START point and one STOP point. Sweep the seams on both sides AWAY from the hexagon you are sewing. Drop your needle on the stitching line 1/4" in, sew a couple of stitches, backstitch, continue sewing and stop on or just before the stitching line. Backstitch. These are the most difficult seams to sew. Make sure your hexagons are aligned and lay flat. I pin these seams to make sure everything stays aligned before I sew. Continue sewing adjacent seams as shown above. Be sure to check for stitching lines. Repeat the process for each additional hexagon. When all the hexagons are sewn in, turn the piece right side down and finger press the seams into position. Trim threads at this point. Place the piece right side down and press. **Sweeping seams away from the hexagon you're sewing means sweep the seams and everything else too...in other words, any other hexagons need to be moved out of the way so that the two you are sewing lay flat and are aligned. You don't want to catch any other fabric in your seams. **This tutorial demonstrates sewing one hexagon at a time. This method also works with two columns of hexagons. Sew as many columns as desired. You'll sew one seam at a time just like above except most of the seam will have a stitching line stop and start point and you'll have a floppy column of hexagons to keep out of the way. I recommend you practice one at a time and when you feel comfortable with that, go for the column. Many thanks to blogless Elaine for sharing this method with me! You're the best, my friend. If you have questions, please ask in the comments or drop me an email. I'll do my best to help.
Learn my tips for sewing curves perfectly every time and gain confidence to sew curves of any size the easy way! Begin sewing curves today!
Some shapes can be challenging to cut accurately by hand, but the Accuquilt GO! Dies provide precise cuts every time. The Accuquilt GO! Butterfly Die (9" Finished) is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die specifically designed to cut two complete 4-color, 9" blocks in one pass through the cutter. It features nine basic shapes, specialized dog ears, and 1/4" seam allowances. This die also features screen-printed letters on the die foam for easier piecing and shape organization. The Accuquilt GO! Butterfly Die (9" Finished) is perfect for using fabric scraps that would otherwise go to waste and is fat-quarter-friendly. The Accuquilt GO! Cutting Mat 6" x 24" is required. Dimensions: Die Board Size: 6" W x 24" L Cut Size: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes Finished Size: 9" Finished Block Weight: 2 lbs Accuquilt GO! Butterfly Die (9" Finished) is Compatible with the following Accuquilt Fabric Cutters: GO! Me, GO!, GO! Big
Today Christine shares two different ways to incorporate curved seams into an art quilt. First a traditional Drunkard's path block is made and then next, Christine uses an improvisational method to sew curved seams.
I ordered some new dies last week and one of them was the chisel die. As I’ve said before, I never did triangles until I got my Accuquilt GO. I think the most important thing about having di…
the basic steps involved in cutting your quilt fabrics using an AccuQuilt GO!™ cutting machine, complete with a video tutorial!
Quilts Of Valor® Triangles At Sea Quilt Pattern using AccuQuilt® GO!® cutting dies. Manual Cutting Instructions included! Designed for making a patriotic quilt, according to the specifications outlined by The Quilts Of Valor Foundation®. Finished quilt size: 58" X 68". The design consists of one block construction created in two different colorways. There are only TWO shapes in the block! Simple piecing. Sewn in Straight Rows 10" Finished Blocks Instructions are designed for use with the AccuQuilt cutting system. AccuQuilt® Dies Used: Isosceles Triangle #55016 3" Finished HST #55703 4-1/2" Strip Cutter Die #55054 Optional Strip Dies for cutting the Binding is the 2-1/2" strip cutter #55017 If you do not own the cutting system yet, we have included the manual cutting directions at the back of the pattern so you can easily rotary cut your fabric. Pattern includes FREE links to my YouTube video instructions. First is a detailed video showing how to piece, sew and assemble this quilt plus lots of time saving tips. Second video shows you how to finish you quilt with perfect binding, every time! Complete pattern includes: Fabric requirements for Quilt top Die cutting instructions Detailed assembly directions with diagrams making assembly of the various components clear and concise. Fabric requirements for the binding and backing TIPS for assembling your quilt sandwich Binding your masterpiece after quilting PLUS the 2 "how to" video links. 20% of all sales are donated to The Quilts Of Valor Foundation®, annually. QOV®, Quilts Of Valor®, The Quilts of Valor Foundation® are registered trademarks of The Quilt Of Valor Foundation. Used with permission. AccuQuilt®, GO!®, Qube® are registered trademarks of AccuQuilt LLC. Used with permission To prevent potential issues in processing your order, please submit separate orders if you wish to purchase a digital and physical item
Which are the best AccuQuilt Go dies? Find my personal favorite dies for precise patchwork and piecing for thousands of quilt designs!
the basic steps involved in cutting your quilt fabrics using an AccuQuilt GO!™ cutting machine, complete with a video tutorial!
Learn how to make a storm at sea quilt block using the AccuQuilt Go! cube and their triangle in a square die. It's easier than you think!
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Learn my tips for sewing curves perfectly every time and gain confidence to sew curves of any size the easy way! Begin sewing curves today!
...getting an AccuQuilt Qube! If you have the AccuQuilt Go!, AccuQuilt Go! Big Electric, or even the AccuQuilt Go! Me you can use the Qube die sets...
the basic steps involved in cutting your quilt fabrics using an AccuQuilt GO!™ cutting machine, complete with a video tutorial!
I want clam shells everywhere! So I've been on a clam shell kick lately (you might've noticed) and I have several recent projects t...
The Accu-Quilt Go people have a new die for their cutting machines: Carpenter's Wheel. They asked me for a little pattern history. I found several variations in The Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns and BlockBase+, different arrangements of diamond shapes and triangles---and triangles combined into squares. I did a little looking around for actual examples. And was surprised to find several versions in the beautiful Prussian blues of the 1840-1860 period. I didn't realize it was that early, but it's simple geometry. Smithsonian Institution https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556392 Attributed to Jane Winter Price (1818-1899), Maryland about 1849. The International Quilt Museum has a terrific example from 1840-1860. New England origins. https://quiltindex.org//view/?type=fullrec&kid=36-34-306 The earliest published pattern so far is 1891 in The Prairie Farmer periodical, where they called it Double Star. Patterns were often published after that. Here are some early sources for names. We tend to call it Carpenter's Wheel because Ruth Finley used that name in her 1929 book. Classic North Carolina quilt from their project and the Quilt Index by Fannie Eliza Eason. The triple strip sashing and nine-patch cornerstone is a favorite set there after 1880 or so. Online auction I showed two with borders pieced of the same diamonds cut for the star. Here's another with the same border by Orphah Wilfong from the West Virginia project & the Quilt Index. Now, my first thought in considering making this striking border is "Whoa! That's a lot of diamonds to cut!"--- But that's the point of the Go! machine. It cuts, you sew. Here's how you would shade the blocks. Dark in two corners, medium in the other two. Set side by side you get a secondary pattern where the corners meet. Another border idea from an Indiana Amish quilter and the Quilt Index. Shading With a secondary pattern. You can watch a video of my 5 minute slide show here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEbyUdgiUv0 I begin about 27 minutes into the show so you can drag the red dot to the right and cut straight to MOI!. But watch the whole thing. Pam and Erica will show you how efficiently the Carpenter's Wheel die will cut the pattern.
There are no words to describe the Outdoor Quilt Show in Sisters, Oregon each year. There are so many amazing artists and one of a kind quilts wherever you look and it’s just a great all around experience. If you haven’t been before, I’d highly recommend adding it to your bucket list! Check out these photos from the 2016 Sisters, Oregon Outdoor Quilt Show back in July. I bet they’ll make you want to make the trip next year! I’m always so thrilled to be able to hang my quilts up in this show among so many other amazing quilts and artists. Pictured with meRead More →
We have a pattern on our website called Fit For a King and we also designed the pattern called Antique Americana on the Accuquilt website, so I thought it might be fun to do a tutorial for sewing t…
I ordered some new dies last week and one of them was the chisel die. As I’ve said before, I never did triangles until I got my Accuquilt GO. I think the most important thing about having di…
Learn how to make a storm at sea quilt block using the AccuQuilt Go! cube and their triangle in a square die. It's easier than you think!
The GO! Whirlpool 9" Block utilizes the GO! Half Square Triangle-2¼” Finished Square (55147) to make cutting easy and accurate. Combine the GO! Whirlpool 9" Block with other Mix & Match blocks to make your own Sampler Quilt.
Some shapes can be challenging to cut accurately by hand, but the Accuquilt GO! Dies provide precise cuts every time. The Accuquilt GO! Star of the East Die (9" Finished) is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die specifically designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in just one pass through the cutter. It features 8 basic and unique shapes, specialized dog ears, 1/4" seam allowances, and notches on curves to ensure easy alignment. This die also features screen-printed letters on the die foam for easier piecing and shape organization. The Accuquilt GO! Star of the East Die (9" Finished) is perfect for using fabric scraps that would otherwise go to waste and is fat-quarter-friendly. The Accuquilt GO! Cutting Mat 6" x 24" is required. Dimensions: Die Board Size: 6" W x 24" L Cut Size: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes Finished Size: 9" Finished Block Weight: 1.1 lbs Accuquilt GO! Star of the East Die (9" Finished) is Compatible with the following Accuquilt Fabric Cutters: GO! Me, GO!, GO! Big
