How to Cut Fractured Tumbler Block

Cutting Mat Required: AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutting Mat 6″x12″ 55112

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 its 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 ” 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.

Dimensions

• Cut Size: Note: Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes.
• Finished Size:3″ Finished Unit (7.6 cm), 6″ Finished Block (25.4 cm).
• Die Board Size:6 in. x 12 in. (15.2 cm x 30.4 cm)

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.