Is there such a thing as the perfect die and quilt block? If so, this is the one! This classic block is simply timeless and is easy to create using this Block on Board (BOB) die and any GO! Fabric Cutter.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
How to Die Cut 4-Color Turkey in the Straw 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 one complete 4-color 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- Fabric Color 1:
- Cut one 4 1/2" square. Place right side up over shape A to cut one shape.
- Cut two 5" x 4 1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 2:
- Cut two 5" x 4 1/2" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut four shapes.
- Fabric Color 3:
- Cut two 3 7/8" squares. Place right side up over shapes C to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 2 3/8" x 5 3/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 2 5/8" x 4 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes E to cut eight shapes.
- Fabric Color 4:
- Cut two 2 3/8" x 5 3/8" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut four shapes.
- Cut two 2 5/8" x 4 3/4" rectangles. Place right side up over shapes E to cut eight shapes.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Turkey in the Straw Die:
- Turkey in the Straw is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 4-color, 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
- No templates! No special rulers! Turkey in the Straw includes 11 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
- Turkey in the Straw features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
- Turkey in the Straw 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.
- Fat Quarter-friendly
- Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Turkey in the Straw 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.
