AccuQuilt - GO! Arkansas Traveler 12" Finished Die

Here’s a die that’s full of possibilities!  This Block on Board die cuts the classic block quickly and easily leaving you free to consider all the creative options along your quilting journey.

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)

How to Die Cut 4-Color Arkansas Traveler Quilt 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 4-color, 12” block in one pass through the cutter.  

• Fabric Color 1: Cut one 7 3/4” x 5 3/4” rectangle and place over shape A and cut.
• Fabric Color 2: Cut one 7 3/4” x 5 3/4” rectangle and place over shape A and cut.
• Fabric Color 3: Cut two 7 3/4” x 5 3/4” rectangles and place over shape A and cut.
• Fabric Color 4: Cut four 6” x 3 7/8” rectangles and place over shape B/BR and cut.  Cut four 7” x 4 1/4” rectangles and place over shape C and cut.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Arkansas Traveler Die:   

• No Templates! No special rulers! Arkansas Traveler includes 3 shapes that are difficult to cut by hand.
• Arkansas Traveler features specialized dog-ears, matching notches on curved seams and 1/4” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Arkansas Traveler includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes.
• Packaging includes step-by-step sewing instructions to make constructing the block easy.  Plus, a free pattern to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly.

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.