GO! Bee & Beehive (#55419)

How to Die Cut Bee & Beehive Shapes:

Apply fusible web product to the wrong side of the fabric, following the manufacturer’s instructions, before cutting for fusible appliqué.

• Beehive: Cut and fuse one 6" x 5 1/4" rectangle. Place on the selected blade and cut. Cut 7 beehives across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 42 beehives.
• Top Ring: Cut and fuse one 3 3/8" x 1 1/2" rectangle. Place on the selected blade and cut. Cut 26 top rings across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 260 top rings.
• Middle Ring: Cut and fuse one 5 1/4" x 2 3/8" rectangle. Place on the selected blade and cut. Cut 16 middle rings across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 96 middle rings.
• Bottom Ring: Cut and fuse one 4 3/4" x 1 5/8" rectangle. Place on the selected blade and cut. Cut 24 bottom rings across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 168 bottom rings.
• Bee Body: Cut and fuse one 1 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangle. Place on the selected blade and cut. Cut 16 bee bodies across the width of the fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 384 bee bodies.
• Hole/Circle and Bee Wing: Place scraps on the blade and cut.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Bee & Beehive Die:

• Make adorable fabric projects and bee-themed quilts with the GO! Bee & Beehive die. Perfect for baby gifts, children’s projects, applique quilts, home décor and more.
• No template required! The GO! Bee & Beehive die includes 7 applique shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
• GO! Bee & Beehive coordinates with GO! Square-10½" (10" Finished) (55592), GO! Qube Mix & Match 10" Block (55797) GO! Setting Triangles-10" Finished (55553), plus the GO! Stems & Leaves (55331), GO! Hexagons (55011) and GO! Canning Jar Pieced-8" Finished (55614) dies.
• Quickly and easily cut four of each pre-fused applique shape in one pass thru the cutter (fusible counts as one half layer of fabric).
• Cut Bee & Beehive shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
• Great way to use up scraps.
• Includes free embroidery download with 3 stitches ($22 value).
• Free pattern downloads are available to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-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.