GO! Fractured Tumbler – 3″ Finished (#55627) AccuQuilt

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.

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.