AccuQuilt GO! Parallelogram 45°-2 3/4" x 3 1/2" Sides (2 1/16" x 2 13/16" Finished) Die 55714

For simple shapes that add a smart twist to your quilt designs, try parallelograms. The GO! Parallelogram 45°-2 3/4" x 3 1/2" Sides (2 1/16" x 2 13/16" Finished) die is an easy way to experiment with one of the basic building blocks of quilting.

How to Die Cut 2 3/4" x 3 1/2" Parallelograms

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.

• Cut a 4" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 3 1/4" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 12 parallelograms across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 108 parallelograms.
• Parallelograms are a directional shape. To cut pairs, fanfold your fabric. To cut identical shapes, fabric must all be faced up or faced down depending on your pattern. 

Why Quilters Love the GO! Parallelogram-2 3/4" x 3 1/2" Sides Die

• The GO! Parallelogram-2 3/4" x 3 1/2" die is the perfect size to cut your own parallelograms with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
• GO! Parallelogram-2 3/4" x 3 1/2" includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Cut parallelograms out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
• A great way to use up scraps.
• Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
• Charm Pack-friendly
• Tip: Two GO! Half Square Triangle-2" Finished Squares (55712) sewn on the long side of this shape forms a 2" x 4" finished rectangle. (See the diagram on the SKU sheet for 55402)

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.