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.
Cut Size:
Shape A: 3”W x 2”H (7.6 cm x 5.1 cm), Shape B: 1 1/2”W x 1 1/2”H (3.8
cm x 3.8 cm), Shape C: 3 1/2”W x 1 1/4”H (8.9 cm x 3.2 cm), Shape D: 2”W
x 7”H (5.1 cm x 17.8 cm), Shape E: 5 1/2” x 7”H (14 cm x 17.8 cm).
Finished Size: 8" Finished Block (20.3 cm)
Die Board Size: 10 in. x 10 in. (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 10 in. 2 Pack (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm) Item 55203
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.