AccuQuilt GO! Irish Chain Die 10" Finished 55649

Get ready to embrace this classic quilt design and make it your own. From a traditional 2-color design to one full of scrappy goodness, this die makes it “sew” simple to create a full range of projects. With all the pieces on one die board, there’s never been a better time for quilters and sewists of any skill level to create this stunning block.

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)

How to Die Cut 2-Color Irish Chain Blocks

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

• Fabric Color 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 shapes B to cut eight shapes.
• Fabric Color 2: Cut four 11 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ rectangles. Place right sideup over shapes C & D to cut four of each shape.

Why Quilters Love theGO! Irish Chain Die

• The Irish Chain Quilt Block is known for its simplicityand versatility. It features a chain-like pattern created bycontrasting squares that interlock across the quilt top,forming a lattice-like effect. This quilt block is great forbeginners and seasoned quilters alike. Perfect for traditionalor modern quilting projects.
• Irish Chain is a Block on Board (BOB) die which meansits specially designed to cut a 2-color, 10″ block in one passthrough the cutter.
• Irish Chain includes 5 shapes that can be time-consuming tocut by hand.
• Irish Chain features specialized dog-ears and ” seamallowances for easy alignment and piecing, plus screenprinted letters on die for easier piecing and organization ofshapes.
• Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assemblyinstructions are available to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt software, you canuse it to create your own Irish Chain designs from their blocklibrary and cut your fabric.

Dimensions

• Cut Size:Shape A Square: 3 7/8″W x 3 7/8″H (9.8 cm x 9.8 cm), Shape B Square: 2 1/4″W x 2 1/4″H (5.7 cm x 5.7 cm), Shape C Rectangle: 3 7/8″W x 2 1/4″H (9.8 cm x 5.7 cm), Shape D Rectangle: 7 1/4″W x 2 1/4″H (18.4 cm x 5.7 cm).
• Finished Size:10″ Finished Block (25.4 cm).
• Die Board Size:6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)

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.