About This Item
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 possible for even a beginning quilter to sew curves with ease. Get creative and try pairing it with other blocks and dies, including the GO! Setting Triangles-9" Finished, to create a fresh look! Block Assembly Instructions •AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 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, ¼" seam allowances and notches for easy alignment and piecing. Grandmother’s Fan 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 Grandmother’s Fan designs from their block library and cut your fabric. AccuQuilt Benefits: Cut so much more fabric in less time. Create classic Grandmother’s Fan quilt blocks with ease using this fabric cutting die. Designed to cut multiple 9" finished blocks in one pass, it simplifies curved piecing and delivers accurate results for quilting projects.
