Why Quilters Love the GO! Merry Go Round Die:
• The Merry Go Round quilt block is a delightful and vibrant addition to any quilt project. With its playful circular design and colorful patterns, it brings a sense of joy and whimsy to your creations. Perfect for adding a touch of fun and creativity to your quilting endeavors!
• Merry Go Round is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 2-color, 10" block in one pass through the cutter.
• Merry Go Round includes 6 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Merry Go Round features specialized dog-ears and ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Merry Go Round 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 2-color Merry Go Round 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 2-color 10" finished block in one pass through the cutter.
• Fabric Color 1 (Background):
• Cut one 3 7/8" strip across the width of fabric. Fan fold into 3 7/8" widths. Place over shape A and cut four shapes.
• Cut a 3 3/8" strip across the width of fabric. Fan fold into 4 1/2" widths. Place over shape B and cut four shapes.
• Cut a 6" strip across the width of fabric. Fan fold into 2 3/4" widths. Place over shape C and cut four shapes.
• Fabric Color 2 (Contrasting Color):
• Cut one 4 3/8" strip across the width of fabric. Fan fold into 4 1/4" widths. Place over shape D and cut four shapes.
• Cut a 4 1/2" strip across the width of fabric. Fan fold into 2 7/8” widths. Place over shape E and cut four shapes.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)
