Description
Tumbler quilts and their shared-fabric cousin the Charm Quilt have long been a part of the quilting tradition. We've updated this classic shape with the GO! Tumbler die. It has specially designed corners that make piecing a breeze. Want a longer or wider quilt? Simply add more tumbler shapes. Perfect for beginners and experienced quilters.
AQ Cutting Mat Required:Â GO! Cutting Mat, 10 in. x 10 in. 2 Pack (25.4 cm x 25.4 cm) Item 255111
How to Die Cut Tumbler Shapes:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
- To Fanfold Fabric:Â Cut 7" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 7" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut five tumblers across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 25 tumblers.Â
- To Use Scraps:Â Place scraps or 10" precut squares over tumbler blade areas.Â
Why Quilters Love the GO! Tumbler Die:Â
- Tumbler quilts have long been a part of the quilting tradition. AccuQuilt has updated the classic tumbler shape with specially designed corners that make the shapes align perfectly without dog ears to trim. Sewing is quick and easy!Â
- No templates! No special rulers! The GO! Tumbler die includes a unique shape that can be a challenge to cut by hand.Â
- GO! Tumbler-6 1/2" is a great beginner piecing shape and was designed to be used with GO! Square-10" (55451) or precut 10" squares.Â
- It’s easy to change the size of a tumbler quilt by adding more tumbler shapes to the length or width.Â
- Use a row of tumbler shapes for an interesting border.Â
- Cut tumbler shapes out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!Â
- A great way to use up scraps.Â
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.Â
- Layer Cake-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