GO! Merry Go Round - 10" Finished Die (Die to Try, May 2025) (#55680)

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.

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
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt ® software, you can use it to create your own Merry Go Round 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.