AccuQuilt GO! Grandmother's Fan - 9" Finished Die
Item #: AQ55537
Get ready to see this classic block in a whole new way!
This Block on Board (BOB) die not only takes the work out of cutting, but specialized notches make it easy for even a beginning quilter to sew curves.
Get creative and try pairing it with other blocks and dies, including the GO! Setting Triangles-9" Finished, to create a fresh look!
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm) [Sold separately: AQ55113]
Dimensions:
• Cut Size: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes.
• Finished Size: 9" Finished Block (22.9 cm).
• Die Board Size: 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 4-Color Grandmother’s Fan 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 three complete 4-color 9" blocks in one pass through the cutter.
• Fabric Color 1: Cut three 10" squares. Place right side up over shapes A and C to cut.
• Fabric Color 2: Cut two 7-5/8" x 7-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut two 7-5/8" x 7-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut.
• Fabric Color 4: Cut two 7-5/8" x 7-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Grandmother’s Fan Die:
• Grandmother’s Fan is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die, which means it’s specially designed to cut three 4-color, 9" blocks in one pass through the cutter.
• No templates! No special rulers! Grandmother’s Fan includes 5 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
• Grandmother’s Fan features specialized dog-ears,v 1/4" seam allowances, and notches for easy alignment and piecing.
• Grandmother’s Fan includes screen-printed letters on the die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Grandmother’s Fan 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 the die on the cutter, then the fabric and the 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
