Making this classic block has never been faster or easier, cutting all the pieces a single block in just one pass through the cutter. Specialized dog ears will ensure that all the pieces fit together just right while you build this block.

How to Die Cut 5-Color Carpenters Wheel 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 5-color 18″ block in one pass through the cutter.

• Fabric Color 1: For 16 A shapes: Cut three 23 1/8″ x 2 7/8″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes A to cut. (There will be two extra shapes.)
• Fabric Color 2: For 8 A shapes: Cut one 23 1/8″ x 2 7/8″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes A to cut. Cut two extra shapes by placing a 9 1/8″ x 2 7/8″ rectangle over two A shapes to cut.
• Fabric Color 3:
  • For 8 A shapes: Cut one 23 1/8″ x 2 7/8″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes A to cut. Cut two extra shapes by placing a 9 1/8″ x 2 7/8″rectangle over two A shapes to cut.
  • For 8 B shapes: Cut one 11 1/4″ x 4″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes B to cut. Cut two extra shapes by placing one 4″ square over two B shapes to cut.
• Fabric Color 4: For 16 B shapes: Cut three 11 1/4″ x 4″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes B to cut. (There will be two extra shapes.)
• Fabric Color 5:
  • For 8 B shapes: Cut one 11 1/4″ x 4″ rectangle. Place right side up over shapes B to cut. Cut two extra shapes by placing one 4″ square over two B shapes to cut.
  • For 8 C shapes: Cut two 5″ squares. Place right side up over shapes C to cut.
  • For 16 D shapes: Cut four 6 1/8″ x 3 1/4″ rectangles. Place right side up over shapes D to cut.

Why Quilters Love the GO! Carpenters Wheel Die:

• Carpenters Wheel is a Block on Board (BOB) die which means its specially designed to cut one 5-color, 18″ block in one pass through the cutter.
• No templates! No special rulers! Carpenters Wheel includes 20 shapes that are time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Carpenters Wheel features specialized dog-ears and ” seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Carpenters Wheel 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 Carpenters Wheel designs from their block library and cut your fabric.

Cut Size:Cut size dimensions not included due to non-standard shapes.

Finished Size:18″ Finished Block (45.7 cm)

Die Board Size:10 in. x 24 in. (25.4 cm x 61 cm)

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