This stunning cardinal appliqué shape would be difficult to cut by traditional methods, but it’s easy with the GO! Fabric Cutting System. Use for appliqué quilts as well as holiday home décor, apparel and gift tags. 

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)

How to Die Cut Cardinal Shapes:

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

• Cut and fuse 5" squares. Cut eight cardinals across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 56 cardinals. 

Why Quilters Love the GO! Cardinal Die: 

• Use this stunning cardinal appliqué shape for appliqué quilts as well as holiday home décor, apparel and gift tags. 
• No templates required! The GO! Cardinal die includes an applique shape that is typically difficult to cut by hand. 
• 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 cardinal shapes 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.

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.