{"product_id":"go-tinsel-4-9-die-by-sue-spargo-57005","title":"GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026 #9 Die by Sue Spargo (#57005)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFestive holiday folk art is at your fingertips with this whimsical die by world renowned artist, Sue Spargo. This die makes it easy to cut and create designs from her Tinsel book, and so much more without tedious tracing and hand cutting. With this die you can cut a wide variety of material in a flash including wool, felt and fused cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eFREE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 by Sue Spargo Embroidery Designs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accuquilt.com\/go-tinsel-4-9-by-sue-spargo-embroidery-designs.html\"\u003eGO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 by Sue Spargo Embroidery Designs\u003c\/a\u003e ($22 value) download available to finish your project. Each shape includes motif, blanket and satin stitches. \u003cstrong\u003eThe FREE download will automatically be added to your shopping cart with the purchase of the GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 die by Sue Spargo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sue Spargo\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.accuquilt.com\/media\/.renditions\/wysiwyg\/SUE_SPARGO_PORTRAIT_circle_500px_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBorn in Zambia and educated in South Africa, Sue Spargo draws creative inspiration from the vibrant colors and energy of traditional African designs, as well as the diverse environments she has experienced across England and the United States. Working in rich, saturated palettes, she layers hand dyed wools, fabrics, and stitchery to create contemporary folk-art quilts with embroidery. An international author and teacher, Sue offers workshops, publications, and a curated range of threads, fabrics, and kits through suespargo.com, a family-run business dedicated to supporting makers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Die Cut GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 Shapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApply fusible web product to the wrong side of the fabric, following manufacturer’s instructions, before cutting for fusible appliqué. Place fabric on die right sides together to cut pairs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree #4: Cut and fuse one 4 1\/2\" square. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 8 trees across the width of fabric. One yard of 40\" wide fabric cuts 64 trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree #9: Cut and fuse one 4 3\/4\" x 4 1\/2\" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 8 trees across the width of fabric. One yard of 40\" wide fabric cuts 56 trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Shapes: Place scraps on blade and cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Quilters Love the GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 Die:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSue Spargo is a pattern designer that layers hand dyed wools, fabrics, and stitchery to create vibrant contemporary folk-art quilts with embroidery inspiration from her birthplace, Zambia. She is an international author and teacher offering a variety of products through her family-run business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 die is a festive addition to your die collection, perfect for holiday projects or adding a little glamor to any design. Easily make cozy quilts, warm hats or cheerful décor to dazzle this winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo templates required. The GO! Tinsel #4 \u0026amp; #9 die includes nineteen applique shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly and easily cut four of each pre-fused applique shapes in one pass through the cutter (fusible counts as one half layer of fabric).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Tinsel shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharm Square-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes free embroidery download with 3 stitches ($22 value) and find hand embroidery instructions in Sue Spargo's Tinsel Book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree pattern downloads available to get you started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuQuilt Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut so much more fabric in less time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDie Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. 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