Accuquilt GO! Glorified Nine Patch-9" Finished Die

With the GO! Glorified Nine Patch 9” finished die, handy piecing features and step-by-step sewing instructions, your next quilting project is nearly complete. The die is designed to cut one 3-color 9” block in one pass through your GO! Big, GO! or GO! Me fabric cutter. This Block on Board (BOB) die is for advanced quilters. Give it a GO! You’re up for the challenge!

Die Specifications:

• Compatible with GO! Big (55500), GO! (55100S) & GO! Me (55275) Fabric Cutters
• Recommended Cutting Mat: 6” x 24" Cutting Mat (55138) (not included)
• Die Board Size: 6" x 24"
• Cut Size:
• (A) Square: 2 3/4” x 2 3/4” (7 cm x 7 cm)
• (B) Curved Edge Rectangle: 2 3/4” x 2 1/8” (7 cm x 5.4 cm)
• (C) Curved Kite: 4” x 4” (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm)
• (D) Arc Shape: 9 5/8” x 2 1/2” (24.4 cm x 6.4 cm).   
• Finished Size:
• 9” Finished Block (22.9 cm)

How to Die Cut 3-Color Glorified Nine Patch Quilt 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 one 3-color, 9” block in one pass through the cutter.  

• Fabric Color 1: Cut one 3 1/4” x 3 1/4” square and place over shape A.  Cut four 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” squares and place over shape C.
• Fabric Color 2: Cut four 3 1/4” x 2 5/8” rectangles and place over shape B.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut four 10 1/8” x 3” squares and place over shape D.   

Why Quilters Love the GO! Glorified Nine Patch Die:  

• Glorified Nine Patch is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one 3-color, 9” block in one pass through the cutter.
• No Templates! No special rulers! Glorified Nine Patch includes 4 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
• Glorified Nine Patch features specialized dog-ears, matching notches on curved seams and 1/4” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Glorified Nine Patch includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Packaging includes step-by-step sewing instructions to make constructing the block easy.  Plus, a free pattern to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly.
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Glorified Nine Patch designs from their block library and cut your fabric.

Die Tips:

• With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.
• Use cutting mats that matches size of each die.
• For best results, cut with die blades running under roller at an angle. Do not cut with blades parallel to roller.
• Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.
• Some dies feature specially designed corners to aid in alignment and pre-cutting.
• For fast applique, apply fusible web to fabrics, then cut shapes with dies.
• 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.