Get ready to meet your new favorite quilting star! This classic block starts with a nine-patch block in the center but becomes "sew" much more! The framed look of this block is a sure winner, and it is equally as lovely set on point as it is a sitting flat. The kite shapes in the corners will work to create great secondary designs, too.

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 Nine Patch Star Blocks

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwisegrain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: Thedie is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 9"finished block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1:
  • Cut three 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles. Place over shapes A and cut six shapes. (There will be one extra shape. Set aside for next block.)
  • Cut four 3 3/8" squares. Place over shape C and cut 4 shapes.
• Fabric Color 2:
  • Cut two 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles. Place over shapes A and cut four shapes.
  • Cut four 5 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles. Place two rectangles right side up and two rectangles right side down over shapes D.
  • Cut four D pieces right side up and four D pieces right sidedown.
• Fabric Color 3:
  • Cut four 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" rectangles. Place over shape B and cut four shapes.

Why Quilters Love theGO! Nine Patch Star Die

• Nine Patch Star is a charming traditional design thatcombines the simplicity of a nine-patch layout with theelegance of a star motif. It typically features a central squaresurrounded by two sets of half-square triangles, creating asquare in a square effect. This block adds a classic, eyecatchingelement to any quilt.
• Nine Patch Star is a Block on Board (BOB) die whichmeans its specially designed to cut a 3-color, 9" block in onepass through the cutter.
• No Y seams! No paper piecing! Nine Patch Star includes 6shapes that are difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Nine Patch Star features specialized dog-ears, " seamallowances and notches for easy alignment and piecing.
• Nine Patch Star includes screen printed letters on die foreasier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Free pattern downloads andstep-by-step block assemblyinstructions are available toget you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you haveElectric Quilt software, youcan use it to create your ownNine Patch Star designs fromtheir block library and cutyour fabric.

Dimensions

• Cut Size:Shape A Square: 2"W x 2"H (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm), Shape B Quarter Square Triangle: 5"W x 2 3/4"H (12.7 cm x 7 cm), Shape C Kite: 2 7/8"W x 2 7/8"H (7.3 cm x 7.3 cm), Shape D Triangle: 3"W x 3 5/8"H (7.6 cm x 9.2 cm).
• Finished Size:9" Finished Block (22.9 cm).
• Die Board Size:10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 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.