Why Quilters Love the GO! Duck Creek Puzzle Die:
• Duck Creek Puzzle is a traditional block that features an intricate, geometric arrangement of shapes. The design allows for creative use of color contrasts and fabric prints, which can emphasize the puzzle effect. The block is commonly used in quilts for a dynamic, engaging visual appeal.
• Duck Creek Puzzle is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 4-color, 10" block in one pass through the cutter.
• No Y seams! No paper piecing! Duck Creek Puzzle includes 7 shapes that are difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Duck Creek Puzzle features specialized dog-ears and 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Duck Creek Puzzle 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
How to Die Cut 4-Color Duck Creek Puzzle Blocks:
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 four 5-1/2" squares. Place right side up over shape A to cut four shapes.
Fabric Color 2:
• Cut three 3-1/2" x 5-1/4" rectangles. Place two right side up and one right side down over shapes B to cut six shapes.
Fabric Color 3:
• Cut two 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" rectangles and place right side up on shapes C to cut four shapes.
• Cut one 3" square and place right side up on shape D to cut one shape.
Fabric Color 4:
• Cut two 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" rectangles and place right side up on shapes C to cut two shapes.
• Cut one 3" square and place right side up on shape E to cut two shapes.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
