Description
Make the Flight of the Bumblebee! Coordinates with The Flight of the Bumblebee BOM 2027 by Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. Learn More About the Project → here!
This die is what happens when creative quilters work with AccuQuilt! This die includes some of the most basic and useful shapes to create 3” finished units for quilt blocks, all on one die board that will work in any GO! Cutter. What’s even better? Be sure to download the free block brochure showing you a wide variety of blocks you can create using just this die, making it a fantastic value.
Download the GO! Nine Patch Shape Set Block Pattern Brochure to inspire your next project!
About Ricky Tims & Alex Anderson 
Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson are internationally recognized quilting educators, designers, authors, and innovators. With decades of combined experience, they have inspired quilters around the world through their teaching, books, television, and creative work.
Ricky is an award-winning quilter, best-selling author, fabric designer, and co-founder and co-host of The Quilt Show. Alex is a renowned quilting instructor and lecturer, author of 30 books, and former host of Simply Quilts on HGTV. Together, they bring a passion for creativity, innovation, and making quilting accessible and inspiring to quilters of all skill levels.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 4-color Nine Patch 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 4-color 9" finished block in one pass through the cutter. Below are the rough-cut measurements to cut each shape. Use the assembly instructions for the desired block for specific cutting instructions.
- Shape A: Cut a 4 1/2" strip across the WOF and fan-fold into 4 1/2" widths over shape.
- Shape B: Cut a 4 3/8" strip across the WOF and fan-fold into 4 3/8" widths over shape.
- Shape C: Cut a 4 3/4" strip across the WOF and fan-fold into 4 3/4" widths over shape.
- Shape D: Cut a 4 1/8" x 3" rectangle. Place right side up or down over shape.
- Shape E: Cut a 2 7/8" strip across the WOF and fan-fold into 2 7/8" widths over shape.
- Shape F: Cut a 4" strip across the WOF and fan-fold into 4" widths over shape.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Nine Patch Shape Set Die:
- Ricky Tims is known internationally as a best-selling author, teacher, award-winning quilter, and fabric designer. Alex Anderson is one of the most sought-after instructors and lecturers in the international quilting and sewing industry. Tims and Anderson co-founded The Quilt Show and later started a quilting magazine called The Quilt Life. Together, they continue to influence the sewing world.
- Make a variety of classic blocks, including the Fifty-Four Forty or Fight with the GO! Nine Patch Shape Set-9" Finished die. Create block sizes from 6" up to 12" and numerous border designs. Expand your options by rotating blocks and playing with color to create abstract designs. There are endless design possibilities with this die, making it a perfect addition to your die library.
- Nine Patch is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die, which means it’s specially designed to cut a 4-color, 9" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Nine Patch includes 15 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Nine Patch features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Nine Patch includes screen-printed letters on the 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.
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.