Get ready for some star-crossed projects with this GO! Block on Board (BOB) die. You’ll create a 3-color version of this classic block with just one pass through any GO! Cutter, but that’s just the beginning. You’ll easily create a galaxy of projects using this block in its traditional flat setting, set on point and with a wide array of other blocks. This one’s a star for sure!
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 3-Color Star & Cross:
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 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
- Cut three 2 3/8" x 4 1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut six shapes. (There will be one extra shape.)
- Cut two 6 7/8" x 3" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C to cut eight shapes.
- Cut two 7 3/4" x 3 1/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut two 4 3/4" x 6 1/8" rectangles. Fanfold and place (four layers total) over shapes B to cut four chisels facing one direction and four chisels facing opposite direction.
- Fabric Color 3:
- Cut two 2 3/8" x 4 1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut four shapes.
- Cut four 6 1/8" x 2 3/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shape E to cut four shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Star & Cross Die:
- Star & Cross is a traditional quilt block also known as ‘North Star’ and ‘Shining Hour’. The block style falls into the 'Nine X' category, characterized by a diagonal orientation within the square. The blocks are divided by diagonal seams, resulting in eight or nine distinct major shapes.
- Star & Cross is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 10" block in one pass through the cutter.
- No Y seams! No foundation paper piecing! Star & Cross includes 11 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Star & Cross features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Star & Cross 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 Star & Cross 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.
