diff --git a/src/filters/blend_filter.class.js b/src/filters/blend_filter.class.js
index a92a093d..29e362f4 100644
--- a/src/filters/blend_filter.class.js
+++ b/src/filters/blend_filter.class.js
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
 (function(global){
   'use strict';
 
-  var fabric = global.fabric,
-      extend = fabric.util.object.extend;
+  var fabric = global.fabric;
 
   /**
    * Color Blend filter class