When is breaking up a good thing? When you’re talking about the GO! Fractured Tumbler-3" finished die. This innovative die gives you unique shapes to create two different blocks and dozens of fun projects.
Cut Size: Note: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes.
Finished Size: 3" Finished Unit (7.6 cm), 6" Finished Block (25.4 cm).
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
How to Die Cut Fractured Tumbler Block:
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 four of each 3" finished blocks in one pass through the cutter in 3-color or 4-color designs. Combine four 3" blocks to make a 6" finished block.
3-Color Block – Shapes A
- Fabric Color 1: Cut two 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut one 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes A to cut two shapes.
- Fabric Color 3: Cut one 4-1/2" x 4-1/4" rectangle. Place right side up over shapes A to cut two shapes.
4-Color Block – Shapes B
- Fabric Color 1: Cut one 4-3/4" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 2: Cut one 4-3/4" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 3: Cut one 4-3/4" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 4: Cut one 4-3/4" square. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Fractured Tumbler Die:
- Fractured Tumbler is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut four of each 3" finished blocks in one pass through the cutter in 3-color or 4-color designs. Combine four 3" blocks to make a 6" finished block.
- Mix and match A and B shapes on die board to create a variety of block designs.
- No templates or special rulers! Fractured Tumbler includes 2 unique shapes that can be time consuming to cut by hand.
- Fractured Tumbler features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Fractured Tumbler 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 Fractured Tumbler designs from their block library and cut your fabric.
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.
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It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.
