About This Item
Get ready to embrace this classic quilt design and make it your own. From a traditional 2-color design to one full of scrappy goodness, this die makes it "sew" simple to create a full range of projects. With all the pieces on one die board, there's never been a better time for quilters and sewists of any skill level to create this stunning block. • AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm) How to Die Cut 2-Color Irish Chain Blocks: For best cutting results, position the fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 2-color 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter. Fabric Color 1: Cut one 4 3/8" square. Place right side up over shape A to cut one shape. Cut four 4 7/8" x 2 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut eight shapes. Fabric Color 2: Cut four 11 3/4" x 2 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C & D to cut four of each shape. Why Quilters Love the GO! Irish Chain Die: The Irish Chain Quilt Block is known for its simplicity and versatility. It features a chain-like pattern created by contrasting squares that interlock across the quilt top, forming a lattice-like effect. This quilt block is great for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Perfect for traditional or modern quilting projects. Irish Chain is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 2-color, 10" block in one pass through the cutter. Irish Chain includes 5 shapes that can be time-consuming to cut by hand. Irish Chain features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing, plus 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. Create classic Irish Chain quilt blocks with ease using the AccuQuilt GO! Irish Chain Die. This Block on Board die cuts a complete 10" finished block in one pass, delivering precise and consistent results for any quilting project.
