Two half square triangles sewn together form a 4 1/2" finished square.
Triangles are a basic building block in quilting. Arrange triangles in
colorful combinations for great quilt designs.
Weight in lbs.: 1.56
Cut Size: 5"W x 5"H (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm)
Finished Size: 4 1/2"W x 4 1/2"H (11.4 cm x 11.4 cm)
Die Board Size: 6 in. x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm
AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm)
How to Die Cut 4 1/2" 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 6" strip across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 5 7/8"
widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut 12 half square triangles
across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 72 half
square triangles.
Why Quilters Love the GO! 4 1/2" Finished Half Square Triangle Die:
HST Tips: Two 4 1/2" finished half square triangles sewn together form a 4 1/2" finished square.
- 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-4 1/2" 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-4 1/2" 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.
