Cut Size: Note: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes.
Finished Size: 10″ Finished Block (25.4 cm).
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 3-Color Friendship Chain Block:
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 10″ finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
- Cut two 7 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut four shapes.
- Cut one 5″ x 4 3/4″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes B to cut two shapes.
- Cut one 4 3/4″ x 5″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut two shapes.
- Fabric Color 2:
- Cut two 5″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 4 3/4″ x 5″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 3:
- Cut two 7 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut four shapes.
- Cut one 5″ x 4 3/4″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes B to cut two shapes.
- Cut one 4 3/4″ x 5″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes C to cut two shape
Why Quilters Love the GO! Friendship Chain Die:
- Friendship Chain is a traditional quilt block that can also be used to create unique contemporary designs.
- Friendship Chain is a Block on Board® (BOB® ) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 10″ finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Designed for all skill levels. Friendship Chain includes 6 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
- Friendship Chain features specialized dog-ears and ¼” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Friendship Chain includes screen printed letters on 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 Friendship Chain 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.
