GO! Alabama Beauty – 10" Finished Die (55597)
You don’t have to be from the South to appreciate this lovely, classic quilt block. The GO! Alabama Beauty Die makes sewing this timeless design a breeze with specialized dog-eared corners and built-in notches that help line up pieces perfectly, ensuring your projects bloom beautifully every time.
Cutting Requirements
How to Die Cut a 3-Color Alabama Beauty Block
- For best results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
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Tip: This die is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 10" block in a single pass through the cutter.
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Fabric Color 1: Cut four 8 1/8" × 4" rectangles. Place right side up over shape A to cut.
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Fabric Color 2: Cut four 6" × 2 1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shape B to cut.
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Fabric Color 3: Cut two 6 1/4" × 8 1/2" rectangles. Fanfold rectangles, then place over shapes C to create mirror-image pieces when cutting.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Alabama Beauty Die
- Block on Board® (BOB®) die — designed to cut one complete 3-color 10" block in a single pass.
- No templates and no special rulers required.
- Includes four shapes that are typically difficult to cut accurately by hand.
- Features specialized dog-ears, built-in ¼" seam allowances, and notches on curves for easy alignment and piecing.
- Screen-printed letters on the die help with organization and block assembly.
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions available.
- Fat Quarter–friendly.
- Compatible with Electric Quilt® (EQ) software for creating custom Alabama Beauty designs.
AccuQuilt Cutting Benefits
- Cut more fabric in less time.
- Get accurate cuts every time — no slipping rulers or measuring mistakes.
- Easy to use — place die on cutter, add fabric and cutting mat, then run it through.
- Save fabric with Two-Tone Foam by placing fabric only where you need it.
- Safe design keeps blades away from your fingers.
Die Tips
- Some fabrics may leave a thread or two where blades meet — simply snip with scissors.
- Blades may be positioned at an angle; align fabric to the edge of the shape, not the edge of the die board.
- Use good-quality fabric to reduce stretching.
- Always test cut one shape before cutting multiple layers.
Dimensions & Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Item Number |
55597 |
| Finished Size |
10" Finished Block (24.5 cm) |
| Cut Size |
Not listed due to non-standard shapes |
| Die Board Size |
6" × 24" (15.2 cm × 61 cm) |
