Get ready to cultivate some quilty fun with this adorable applique die. These intricate shapes would be difficult to cut by hand, but with the die you’ll soon “harvest” an entire fleet of tractors. Be sure to check out the fun, downloadable embroidery designs to take these shapes to the next level – but don’t delay! This Die to Try™ die is only around for one month – or while supplies last!
Use the FREE GO! Tractor Embroidery Designs ($22 value) download available to finish your project. Each shape includes motif, blanket, and satin stitches.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)
How to Die Cut Tractor Shapes:
Apply 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.
- Tractor: Cut and fuse one 6 1/4" x 3 7/8" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 10 tractors across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 50 tractors.
- Fender: Cut and fuse one 6 1/8" x 2 3/8" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 16 fenders across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 80 fenders.
- Window: Cut and fuse one 1 3/4" x 2" rectangle. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 20 windows across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 400 windows.
- Large Tire: Cut and fuse one 3" square. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 13 large tires across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 156 large tires.
- Small Tire & Circles/Rims: Place scraps on blade and cut.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Tractor Die:
- Spark your creativity by crafting unique farm-inspired or vintage-themed projects for children and adults alike! Imagine designing a vibrant tractor-themed wall hanging or quilt to adorn a child’s room.
- No templates required. The GO! Tractor die includes seven applique shapes that are typically difficult to cut by hand.
- Quickly and easily cut four of each pre-fused applique shapes in one pass through the cutter (fusible counts as one-half layer of fabric).
- Cut tractor shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics, and more!
- A great way to use up scraps.
- Includes free embroidery download with 3 stitches ($22 value).
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
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.
