Like the perfect pair of black pants, half square shapes are the building blocks of good style. The GO! Half Square die makes quick work of cutting out 3-inch finished triangles, even with multiple stacks of fabric. Twist and turn these basic quilting units for a variety of block designs, including pinwheels. Add some "pearls" in the shape of square and rectangle dies from our AccuQuilt GO! mix and match system and your quilting fashion expands even further. A designer look in a flash!
Product Details
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 5 in. x 10 in. (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm)
How to Die Cut 3" Finished Half Square Triangles:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
HST Tips: Two 3" finished half square triangles sewn together form a 3" finished square. Two 3" finished half square triangles sewn on either side of GO! Quarter Square Triangle-6" Finished Square (55002, 55778, 55456) forms a 3" x 6" finished flying geese unit.
- Cut a 9" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 4" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 40 half square triangles across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 160 half square triangles.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 3" Finished Half Square Triangle Die:
- Half square triangles (or HSTs) are one of the top building blocks in quilting. The number of ways you can use them is endless and they are included in thousands of quilting patterns. With AccuQuilt, quilters have no more worries about cutting half square triangles correctly.
- The GO! Half Square Triangle-3" Finished Square die is the perfect size to cut your own half square triangles with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
- GO! Half Square Triangle-3" Finished Square includes 1/4" seam allowances and dog-eared corners for easy alignment and piecing.
- Cut half square triangles out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!
- A great way to use up scraps.
- Free pattern downloads available to get you started.
- Layer Cake and 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.
Machine Compatibility
- Compatible with GO!
- Compatible with GO! Big
- Compatible with GO! Me
- Compatible with Studio
Required Cutting Mat
GO! Cutting Mat, 5 in. x 10 in. (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm)
Related Patterns
- GO! Blooming Baskets Pillow Pattern
- GO! Table Topper Pattern
- GO! Half Square Triangles to GO! Floor Pillow
- GO! Triangles to GO! Placemat
- GO! Spot GO! Quilt Pattern
- GO! Storm at Sea Wall Hanging Pattern
