This Block on Board (BOB) is a bright ray of sunshine that creates a beautifully intricate 12†block. In one pass through a GO! Me, GO! Baby, GO!, GO! Big and Studio (with adapter) you have all the pieces you need to create one complete two-color block. Place these blocks together for a mandala quilt or pair it with the GO! Mix & Match 12†Qube for even more pattern possibilities.
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. 2 Pack (15.2 cm x 61 cm) Item 255138
How to Die Cut 2-Color Morning star Quilt Blocks:Â
For best 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 2-color, 12″ block in one pass through the cutter.Â
- Fabric Color 1: Cut three 12″ x 4 1/4″ rectangles and place over A shapes. Cut two 4 7/8″ x 4 7/8″ squares and place over B shapes.Â
- Fabric Color 2:Â Cut three 12″ x 4 1/4″ rectangles and place over A shapes.Â
Note: You will have two extra isosceles triangle shapes for each color. Set aside for future blocks.Â
Why Quilters Love the GO! Morning Star Die:Â
- Morning Star is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means its specially designed to cut one 2-color, 12″ block in one pass through the cutter. Â
- No templates! No special rulers! Morning Star includes 2 basic shapes that can be a challenge and time-consuming to cut by hand.Â
- No foundation paper piecing needed to make this classic block. Morning Star features specialized dog-ears and includes 1/4″ seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.Â
- Morning Star includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.Â
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.Â
- Fat Quarter-friendly
AccuQuilt Benefits:Â
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.Â
- 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.Â
- Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:Â
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.Â
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.Â
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.Â
- It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.Â