How to Cut 3-color Enigma Star Blocks

Cutting Mat Required: AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutting Mat 6″x24″ 55138

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwisegrain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. Tip: Thedie is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 10″finished block in one pass through the cutter.

Fabric Color 1 (Background)

• Cut a 3 7/8″ strip across the width of fabric
• Fanfold into 3 7/8″ widths
• Place over shape A and cut 4 shapes
• Cut a 5 1/4″ strip across the width of fabric
• Fanfold into 3 1/8″ widths
• Place over shape B to cut 4 shapes
• Cut a 2 1/2″ strip across the width of fabric
• Fanfold into 4 3/8″ widths
• Place over shapes C and D to cut 4 of each shape

Fabric Color 2 (Purple)

• Cut four 3 1/2″ x 5″ rectangles
• Place two rectangles right side up and two rectangles right side down over shape E to cut 8 shapes
• Cut a 2 3/4″ strip across the width of fabric
• Fanfold into 2 3/4″ widths
• Place over shape F to cut 4 shapes

Fabric Color 3 (Blue)

• Cut a 2 7/8″ strip across the width of fabric
• Fanfold into 3″ widths
• Place over shape G to cut 4 shapes

Why Quilters Love the GO! Enigma Star Die

• The Enigma Star quilt block is a dazzling puzzle of points andangles, coming together like a cosmic mystery waiting to beunraveled. Its striking starburst design adds a touch of celestialcharm to any quilt. Whether in bold colors or soft pastels, thisblock is sure to keep both quilters and admirers guessing!
• Enigma Star is a Block on Board (BOB) die which meansits specially designed to cut a 3-color, 10″ block in one passthrough the cutter.
• Enigma Star includes 9 shapes that can be difficult and time-consuming to cut by hand.
• Enigma Star features specialized dog-ears and ” seamallowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Enigma Star includes screen printed letters on die for easierpiecing and organization of shapes.
• Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assemblyinstructions are available to get you started.
• Fat Quarter-friendly
• Do you EQ? If you have Electric Quilt software, you can use itto create your own Enigma Star designs from their block libraryand cut your fabric.

Dimensions

• Cut Size:
  • Shape A: 3 3/8″W x 3 3/8″H
  • Shape B: 4 3/4″W x 2 5/8″H
  • Shape C: 2″W x 2 5/8″H
  • Shape D: 2″W x 1 1/4″H
  • Shape E: 2 5/8″W x 3 3/8″H
  • Shape F: 1 7/8″W x 1 7/8″H
  • Shape G 2 1/2″W x 2 5/8″H
• Finished Size:10″ Finished Block (22.9 cm)
• Die Board Size:6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)

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.