About This Item
Here’s a die that buzzing with creative possibilities. You’ll be building fields of hives and flocks of worker bees in no time with these fun applique shapes – and don’t forget to add a Queen Bee into the mix. You’ll be right on trend with all the creative projects you dream up for this die. Use the FREE GO! Bee & Beehive Embroidery Designs ($22 value) download available to finish your project. Each shape includes motif, blanket, and satin stitches. The FREE download will automatically be added to your shopping cart with the purchase of the GO! Bee & Beehive die. •AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm) 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: