It’s never been easy to create this sweet, classic block. Like a breath of spring air, the die takes this complex block to being a block anyone can make if they can sew a ¼" seam! From screen printed letters and specialized dog ears on the corners to eliminating the Y-seams, this die is sure to be a new favorite.
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 5-color Nosegay 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 5-color 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1: Cut a 7" x 11" rectangle. Fold in half to 7" x 5 1/2". Place over shape A and cut 2.
- Fabric Colors 2 & 3: For each fabric color: Cut a 6" x 9 3/8" rectangle. Fold into thirds. Place over shape B and cut 3.
- Fabric Color 4:
- Cut a 2 5/8" x WOF strip. Fan fold in 2 5/8" widths. Place over shape C and cut 6.
- Cut 4 1/2" x 4 3/4". Fold in half to 4 1/2" x 2 3/8". Place over shape D and cut 4.
- Fabric Color 5:
- Cut an 8 1/2" x WOF strip. Fanfold into 5 5/8" widths. Place overshape F, E and G. Cut 2 shape F, 2 shape E and 6 shape G.
- Cut 4 1/2" x 4 3/4". Fold in half to 4 1/2" x 2 3/8". Place over shape D and cut 4.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Nosegay Die:
- Create stunning, traditionally pieced Nosegay quilt blocks with ease using the GO! Nosegay-10" Finished Die. Perfect for wall hangings, throws and table toppers, this Block on Board® die lets you cut all shapes in one pass for accurate, fast and creative quilting projects.
- Nosegay is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 5-color, 10" block in one pass through the cutter.
- Nosegay includes 10 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Nosegay features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Nosegay 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 Nosegay 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.
