Introducing the New GO! Kitten Die

April’s Die to Try™ die just couldn’t be more purr-fect! Meet the GO! Kitten, a fun little applique die that’s sure to add a touch of whimsey to oh “sew” many projects!

Cats and quilts seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, so AccuQuilt just couldn’t resist launching another little furry friend in honor of National Pet Month – the GO! Kitten. As April’s Die to Try™ die, this little cutie is only available during the month of April, or while supplies last, and only from our website or your local AccuQuilt retailer.

The shapes to build this sweet kitten shape live on a 5” x 10” cutting mat, so it works with all our GO! Cutters, including the GO! Me. Be sure you have a 5” x 10” mat handy to go with it! The die features 5 shapes including tiny eyes, nose and ear pieces that would be so difficult to cut by hand, but with the die just takes seconds. It’s never been easier to have a litter of kittens! Simply press fusible to the back of your fabric, lay over the shapes on the die, cover with a mat and cut!

Don’t worry about finding homes for all these adorable little friends, either! They are sure to make themselves at home on quilts, wall hangings, pillow covers and more. How about adding them to apparel like a t-shirt or denim jacket? Maybe a tote bag or two?

GO! dies will cut many different materials so you can really get creative. How about cutting some from sticky back vinyl and adding them to water bottles? Little ones will love building their own kittens from craft foam and felt.

But wait…

Aren’t there already two cat dies? Well, yes, there are – and dogs, too, but we just couldn’t resist adding another little pet!

Celebrating With New Patterns

Of course, with a brand-new die we have to give you some wonderful new patterns, right? The first one is the GO! Kitten Pet Placemat so your furry companion can dine in style! Any feline friend will be thrilled to call this placemat their own, and it couldn’t be easier to make! This Quilt-As-You-Go project starts with the Pet Placemat Cat Fish kit! It’s made extra special with the GO! Kitten eyeing that little fish from the GO! Sea Life Medley die.

The GO! Autumn Tomcat Throw Quilt is just as cute as can be. This quilt starts with the GO! Qube Mix & Match 8” Block and would be perfect for curling up with in the fall – or any time of year! This project was designed by Ellen Ault of Handmade 3D with Robert Kaufman Fabrics.

The GO! Purrfect Kitten Pillow by Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff is almost too cute to use! This project starts with the GO! Qube Mix & Match 12” Block to piece the background, but it’s made purr-fectly adorable with the addition of shapes from the GO! Kitten and GO! Classic 2” Alphabet. If you happen to also have a dog who’s the jealous type, think about making a matching pillow using one of our dog dies and adding a message like “RUFF” with the alphabet die!

If you love changing out your quilts for different seasons, the GO! Cat Calendar Monthly Minis by Laura Strickland of Orange Blossom Quilts is for you! This fun and creative pattern includes 12 adorable mini quilts – one for each month of the year!

If you have an embroidery machine, you can make use of the added value of free, downloadable outline stitches in your choice of blanket, satin or motif. This slick process will leave you with such a professional look, no one will believe you made it yourself!

For more intricate embroidery designs, there are plenty to choose from, available for purchase and download on our website.

So join the fun for National Pet Month with the GO! Kitten die, it’s the purr-fect fit!