AccuQuilt - GO! Canning Jar Pieced - 8" Finished Die

Here’s a homestyle Block on Board (BOB) die that’s sure to “preserve� your quilting energy! Making fun 8� blocks has never been quicker, and the ways to use this adorable block are endless.

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)

How to Die Cut 3-Color Canning Jar Pieced 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 3-color 8" finished block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1:
  • Cut two 5 3/4" x 2 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A & B to cut 2 A shapes and 4 B shapes.
  • Cut one 4" x 1 3/4" rectangle. Place right side up over shape C to cut 1 shape.
  • Cut two 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shape D to cut 2 shapes.
• Fabric Color 2: Cut one 4" x 1 3/4" rectangle. Place right side up over shape C to cut 1 shape.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut one 6" x 7 1/2" rectangle. Place right side up over shape E to cut 1 shape.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Canning Jar Pieced Die:

• Canning Jar Pieced is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one 3-color, 8" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
• Canning Jar Pieced includes 6 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Canning Jar Pieced features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Canning Jar Pieced 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.
• Layer Cake-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt® software, you can use it to create your own Canning Jar Pieced 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.