Accuquilt GO! Grandmother’s Fan-9" Finished Die

GO! Grandmother’s Fan-9" Finished Die

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!

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)

Compatible with the following cutters:

GO!

GO! Big Electric

Studio 2

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.

Block Assembly Instructions

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)

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.
• 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.

Downloads

Cutting tips for Go! Dies

Cutting Equivalents Chart

Die Compatibility Chart

Fabric Reference Chart