GO! Irish Chain-10″ Finished Die

Description

How to Die Cut 2-Colour Irish Chain Blocks:

For best cutting results, position the fabric along the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
Tip: This die is specially designed to cut one complete 2-colour 10″ finished block in a single pass through the cutter.

Fabric Colour 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 shape B to cut eight shapes.

Fabric Colour 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 renowned for its simplicity and versatility. It features a chain-like design created with contrasting squares that interlock across the quilt top, forming a striking lattice effect. This classic block is ideal for both beginner and experienced quilters, and suits both traditional and modern quilt styles.

• The Irish Chain is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die, meaning it’s specially designed to cut a 2-colour, 10″ block in one go.
• Includes 5 shapes that are often time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Features specialised dog-ears and ¼” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Screen-printed letters on the die help with accurate piecing and organisation.
• Free downloadable patterns and step-by-step assembly instructions to get you started.
• Fat quarter-friendly.

Do you EQ?
If you use Electric Quilt® software, you can design your own Irish Chain layouts using their block library and cut them with ease.

AccuQuilt Benefits:

• Cut significantly more fabric in less time.
• Get precise cuts every time – no slipping rulers or errors.
• Easy to use – simply place the die on the cutter, then layer fabric and cutting mat on top.
• Save fabric with Two Tone Foam – use only the fabric you need by placing it directly over the shape.
• Safe to use – blades are completely enclosed, keeping fingers out of harm’s way.

Die Tips:

• With some fabrics, a thread or two might remain where die blades meet – just snip them with scissors.
• Blades on some dies are angled – align your fabric with the shape, not the die board edge.
• Use high-quality fabric to minimise stretching.
• Always do a test cut of one shape before cutting multiples to check fabric orientation.