Description
Thousands of great quilt designs are built around the Half Square Triangle (HST). Which means the GO! Half Square Triangle-4" Finished Square is a smart addition to your quilting die collection. This die cuts perfect half square triangles that finish to a 4" square. Specially designed dog-ear corners and 1/4" seam allowances mean your quilt will be easy to align and smooth once sewn together. Use this die with AccuQuilt Fabric Cutters, including the GO! Baby, GO!, GO! Big and Studio if used with its adapter. You know AccuQuilt Fabric Cutters can cut accurate shapes each time and even through multiple layers of fabric at once. Did you know they cut 90% faster than a rotary blade? This means you'll quickly have a stack of half square triangles ready to go. This die is sold individually and can also be found in the GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block.
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 6 in. 2 Pack (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Item 55139
How to Die Cut 4" Finished Half Square Triangles:
For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller.
- Cut a 5 1/2" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 1/2" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 14 triangles across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 84 triangles.
Why Quilters Love the GO! Half Square Trianlge-4" Finished Die:
- The GO! Half Square Triangle-4" Finished Square die is the perfect size to cut your own rectangles with your favorite fabrics or out of fabric pieces from your stash.
- GO! Half Square Triangle-4" Finished Square includes ¼" seam allowances 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.
- Tip: Two 4" finished half square triangles sewn together form a 4" finished square.
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.