Whether you see links in a chain or knots, this complex-looking design could not be easier to create using this Block on Board (BOB) die. Even beginners will look like quilting rock stars, creating creative and intricate projects with ease.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. 2 Pack (15.2 cm x 61 cm) Item 55206
How to Die Cut 3-Color Plaited 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 3-color 12" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
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Fabric Color 1:
- Cut five 4" squares. Place right side up over shape A to cut five shapes.
- Cut three 4-1/2" squares. Place right side up over shapes B to cut 12 shapes.
- Cut two 6" x 2-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C to cut eight shapes.
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Fabric Color 2:
- Cut one 4-1/2" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Cut one 2-1/2" x 6" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 4" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
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Fabric Color 3:
- Cut one 4-1/2" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Cut one 2-1/2" x 6" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 4" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Plaited Block Die:
- Plaited Block is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 12" finished block in one pass through the cutter
- No templates! No special rulers! Plaited Block includes 11 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Plaited Block features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Plaited Block 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
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Plaited Block 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.
