Let your creativity take flight as this Block on Board die helps you create a classic and complicated quilt block in no time at all. AccuQuilt’s innovative design means that if you can sew a ¼" seam, you can sew this block because all the pieces are cut perfectly for you – and there are no Y seams!
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 2-color Flying Swallows Blocks:
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 2-color 12" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1 (Background):
- Cut a 4 7/8" x Width of Fabric (WOF) strip. Fanfold into 4 7/8" lengths over shape A. Cut 8.
- Cut a 3 7/8" x WOF strip. Fanfold into 3 7/8" lengths over shape B. Cut 8.
- Cut a 3 3/4" x WOF strip. Fanfold into 3 3/4" lengths over shape C. Cut 16.
- Cut a 3 1/8" x WOF strip. Fanfold into 3 1/8" lengths over shape D. Cut 32.
- Fabric Color 2 (Flying Swallows):
- Cut a 3 1/2" x WOF strip. Fanfold into 5" lengths over shape E. Cut 24.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Flying Swallows Die:
- The Flying Swallows block bursts with dynamic angles and starry flair, perfect for adding movement and mystery to any project. Whether you choose bold hues or gentle pastels, this die keeps the design fresh and full of intrigue—ideal for quilters who love a challenge and a touch of cosmic charm.
- Flying Swallows is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 2-color, 12" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Flying Swallows includes 14 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Flying Swallows features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Flying Swallows 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.
- Charm Square-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Flying Swallows 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.
