How to Die Cut 3-Color Plaited 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 complete 3-color 12" finished block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1:
  • Cut five 4" squares. Place right side up over shape A to cut five shapes.
  • Cut three 4-1/2" squares. Place right side up over shapes B to cut 12 shapes.
  • Cut two 6" x 2-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C to cut eight shapes.
• Fabric Color 2:
  • Cut one 4-1/2" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
  • Cut one 2-1/2" x 6" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
  • Cut two 4" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
• Fabric Color 3:
  • Cut one 4-1/2" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
  • Cut one 2-1/2" x 6" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
  • Cut two 4" x 4-1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes. 

Why Quilters Love the GO! Plaited Block Die:

• Plaited Block is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 12" finished block in one pass through the cutter
• No templates! No special rulers! Plaited Block includes 11 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Plaited Block features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Plaited Block includes screen printed letters on the 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 Plaited Block 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.