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GO! Star & Cross-10" Finished Die (Die to Try, March 2024)
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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!
Patterns You Can Make
Make Up To 6 Unique Patterns With This Die!
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.
Use adhesive roller or die pick to clean lint and thread from dies. Die blades never need to be sharpened.
AccuQuilt GO! Dies are guaranteed for one year. We may deny warranty coverage if the product is damaged from using an unauthorized part.
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