GO! Enigma Star - 10" Finished Die (Die to Try, March 2025) (#55676)

How to Die Cut 3-color Enigma Star 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 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 and angles, coming together like a cosmic mystery waiting to be unraveled. Its striking starburst design adds a touch of celestial charm to any quilt. Whether in bold colors or soft pastels, this block is sure to keep both quilters and admirers guessing!
• Enigma Star is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut a 3-color, 10" block in one pass through 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 ¼" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing.
• Enigma Star 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 Enigma Star 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.