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What comes to mind when you think of your grandmother? For me, I think of her sense of style, her dressing table where she got ready every day, and her love of Victorian antiques.
So, you might think that AccuQuilt’s March Die to Try Die of the Month was designed with my Nanny in mind when, in fact, it’s a classic block.
The new Grandmother’s Fan Block on Board (BOB) Die includes all the pieces you need to create this popular, 9” finished block on just one die board.
Along with my own grandmother’s love of classic style, she appreciated innovations and certainly would have appreciated how easy this die is to use and all that you can create with just this one block.
She would have truly been amazed at cutting not just one but three blocks at a time with this die. Plus, the notches it cuts for ease in piecing would have put her over the moon with delight.
For a detailed look at how to put this block together, check out this video that Pam and I made sharing our favorite tips, and be sure to check out the Block Assembly Directions on the die’s project page.
Sewing curves is a snap for any sewist using this die, we promise!
Free Grandmother's Fan Quilt Block Patterns
Let’s look at some of the projects that you can make with this innovative classic that are anything but old-fashioned and stuffy!
All these patterns are free to download.
A Breath of Spring
The GO! Fans All Around Throw Quilt may have you envisioning tea parties on the porch, or maybe a cool glass of lemonade in the shade.
Sashing and cornerstones made with the GO! Strip Cutter Die - 2” (1 ½” Finished) provide the perfect background for blocks made with the GO! Grandmother’s Fan Die and set on point.
GO! Setting Triangles Die - 9” Finished makes it easy to finish this project in no time. This springy project was designed by AccuQuilt GO! Getter Kristina Brinkerhoff of Center Street Quilts with fabrics provided by Moda Fabrics.
Today’s Modern Classic
This is not your grandmother’s garden! The GO! Grandmother’s Garden Wall Hanging is a fresh, modern interpretation of the classic grandmother’s fan block!
Black, white, and gray set the scene for the bright pink to really pop - with fabrics provided by Hoffman California-International Fabrics!
This pattern, designed by Gina Gempesaw of Gem Hill Quilts, LLC, certainly takes the block up a notch, teaming it with the GO! Qube Mix & Match 9” Finished Block and Companion Angles with the GO! Drunkards Path Die - 4” Finished adds even more curves into the mix.
Sign Me Up!
Looking for a 3-D quilt or a way to pay tribute to any teacher or writer? Look no further than the GO! Writer’s Block Wall Hanging!
The graduated effect is made with an array of six graduated colors with the GO! Grandmother’s Fan Die. Setting those blocks on point and personalizing your project couldn’t be easier with the GO! Setting Triangles Die - 9” Finished and GO! Classic Alphabet Die - 2” Finished.
This simply stunning project was designed by Amanda Harward of Larkspur Quilts.
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day!
Bring the sunshine inside with the GO! Sunrays Pillow. GO! Getter Kristina Brinkerhoff, of Center Street Quilts, designed this project to do just that.
The GO! Grandmother’s Fan Die really “shines” as the star of this project. The pillow finishes at 20” x 20” and our version features fabric by Riley Blake Designs.
It’s a great weekend project that’s so easy, you may just make more than one so you can spread some sunshine around both inside and out.
Only Available for a Limited Time
Imagine the creative projects you can make using this new Block on Board Die!
Maybe you want to re-create an antique quilt made with this classic block, craft a small wall hanging, or a bed-sized quilt.
Whatever you are imagining, remember that this is a Die to Try. It's only available while supplies last at AccuQuilt. You won’t find it anywhere else!
Shop the GO! Grandmother's Fan Die now before they're gone!
