GO! New York Beauty-9" Finished Die
Description
Making the classic and stylish New York Beauty quilt block has never been easier. This Block on Board® (BOB®) die includes all the pieces you need to quickly and accurately cut complex shapes, making sewing them together a breeze. There’s no need to fuss with time-consuming foundation paper piecing.
$269.00
Description
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut a 4-Colour New York Beauty Block:
How to Die Cut a 4-Colour New York Beauty Block:
For best results, position your fabric along the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it passes under the roller. Tip: The die is specially designed to cut one complete 4-colour, 9" finished block in a single pass through the cutter.
Fabric Colour 1:
- Cut a 10" square.
- Place over shapes A and B. Cut 1 of each.
Fabric Colour 2:
- Cut a 5½" square.
- Place over shape D. Cut 1.
Fabric Colour 3:
- Cut a 2½" x Width of Fabric (WOF) strip.
- Fanfold into 4⅛" lengths over shape G. Cut 5.
Fabric Colour 4:
- Cut a 10" square. Place over shapes C, E, and F.
- Cut a 3½" x 3¾" rectangle and place right side down on shape E.
- Cut three 4" x 3¾" rectangles and place over shape F.
- Cut 1 shape C, 1 mirrored set of shape E, and 4 shapes F.
Why Quilters Love the GO! New York Beauty Die:
Why Quilters Love the GO! New York Beauty Die:
- Makes creating this classic curved-seam block quick, accurate, and stress-free.
- Cuts all pieces in one pass and works with most GO! fabric cutters for precise results every time.
- A Block on Board® (BOB®) die, specially designed to cut a 4-colour, 9" block in one pass.
- Includes 7 shapes that are tricky to cut by hand.
- Features dog-ears, ¼" seam allowances, and curve notches for easy alignment and piecing.
- Screen-printed letters on the die make piecing and shape organisation simple.
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions available.
- Fat Quarter-friendly.
- Compatible with Electric Quilt® software for designing your own New York Beauty blocks.
AccuQuilt Benefits:
AccuQuilt Benefits:
- Cut far more fabric in less time.
- Get accurate cuts every time — no slipping rulers or mistakes.
- Extremely easy to use — simply place the die on the cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top.
- Save fabric with Two-Tone Foam — cut only over the shape you need.
- Safe to use — no blades near your fingers.
Die Tips:
Die Tips:
- Some fabrics may leave a thread or two where the die blades meet — snip with scissors.
- Blades on some dies are angled; align fabric to the edge of the shape, not the die board.
- Use good-quality fabric to reduce stretching.
- Test-cut one shape before cutting multiple pieces to ensure correct fabric orientation.
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