A traditional quilt block, Cleopatra’s Fan is perfect for quilters looking for a challenge or a new bucket list project. Die features specialized dog-ears, matching notches on curved seams and screen printed letters on die for easier alignment and piecing. The GO! Cleopatra’s Fan die makes a 12†finished quilt block and works with the GO! Qubeâ„¢ Mix & Match Block system. Your GO! or GO! Big cutter ensures precise cuts in no time.
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 24 in. 2 Pack (25.4 cm x 61 cm) Item 255113
How to Die Cut 3-Color Cleopatra’s Fan Quilt Blocks:
- Fabric Color 1:Â Cut two 13 1/2″ x 5″ rectangles. Place one fabric right side up and one fabric wrong side up over shapes A/C/F to cut shapes.Â
- Fabric Color 2:Â Cut two 16 1/4″ x 4″ rectangles. Place one fabric right side up and one fabric wrong side up over shapes I/E/G to cut shapes.Â
- Fabric Color 3:Â Cut two 21 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. Place one fabric right side up and one fabric wrong side up over shapes J/H/D/B to cut shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Cleopatra’s Fan Die:Â
- Cleopatra’s Fan is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 12″ block in one pass through the cutter.Â
- No measuring! No templates! Cleopatra’s Fan includes 10 unique shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.Â
- No need to be afraid of curves! Cleopatra’s Fan features specialized dog-ears and matching notches on curved seams for easy alignment and piecing.Â
- Cleopatra’s Fan includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.Â
- Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started.Â
- Fat Quarter-friendly.
AccuQuilt Benefits:Â
- Cut so much more fabric in less time.Â
- 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.Â
- Safe to use — No blades come anywhere near your fingers
Die Tips:Â
- With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors.Â
- Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle. Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board.Â
- Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch.Â
- It’s always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.Â