Build this classic block with ease using this Block on Board die. From traditional to modern, subtle to bold you’re bound to be inspired to create all kinds of projects and new looks with this great die.
Block Assembly Instructions
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 3-Color Flying Fishs:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 9" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
– Cut two 8" x 3 5/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut four shapes.
– Cut two 4" squares. Place right side up over shapes B to cut eight shapes.
– Cut two 5 7/8" x 7 1/4" rectangles. Fanfold and place (4 layers total) over shapes D to cut four chisels facing one direction and four chisels facing opposite direction.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut two 4" squares. Place right side up over shapes B to cut eight shapes.
- Fabric Color 3: Cut two 2 5/8" x 4 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes
Why Quilters Love the GO! Flying Fish Die:
- Flying Fish is a traditional quilt block that falls into the ‘Four Patch’ category, characterized by a diamond within a square. Four Patch blocks are divided into four parts by horizontal and vertical seams.
- Flying Fish is a Block on Board® (BOB® ) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in one pass through the cutter.
- No Y seams! Flying Fish includes 10 shapes that are time- consuming to cut by hand.
- Flying Fish features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Flying Fish includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Flying Fish designs from their block library and cut your fabric.
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.
