GO! 55643 Magnolia Bud 7" Finished

How to Die Cut 4-Color Magnolia Bud Blocks:

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 4-color 7" finished block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1:
  • Cut one 4 1/2" square. Place right side up over shape A.
  • Cut one 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" rectangle. Fanfold and place over shapes D to cut 2 mirrored shape sets, 4 shapes total. (There will be an extra mirrored shape set. Set aside for next block.)
• Fabric Color 2:
  
  • Cut three 2 3/4" x 4 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B & C to cut three of each shape.
  • Cut one 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" rectangle. Fanfold and place over shapes D to cut 2 mirrored shape sets, 4 shapes total.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut one 1 7/8" square. Place right side up over shape C to cut one shape.
• Fabric Color 4: Cut one 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" rectangle. Fanfold and place over shapes D to cut 2 mirrored shape sets, 4 shapes total. (There will be an extra mirrored shape set. Set aside for next block.)

Why Quilters Love the GO! Magnolia Bud Die: 

• The Magnolia Bud Quilt Block is an elegant pattern that captures the essence of a blooming magnolia flower with geometric lines. Its simplicity makes it a favorite among quilters, evoking the timeless beauty of magnolia blossoms.
• Magnolia Bud is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 4-color, 7" block in one pass through the cutter.
• No Y seams! No paper piecing! Magnolia Bud includes 5 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Magnolia Bud features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Magnolia Bud 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.
• Charm Square-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Magnolia Bud 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.