Equilateral triangle quilts are everywhere right now! This versatile shape showcases all your favorite fabrics in a great alternative to simple patchwork. Now's the time to add this staple to your die collection, especially since it coordinates with GO! Hexagon-4 1/2” Sides (55438) and GO! Half Hexagon-4 1/2” Sides (55437) for endless possibilities. Fits pre-cut 5" squares. •AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) How to Die Cut Equilateral Triangle Shapes: For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. To Fanfold Fabric: Cut 5 1/4" strips across the width of fabric. Fanfold into 4 5/8" widths. Place on selected blade and cut. Cut eight equilateral triangles across the width of fabric. One yard of 40" wide fabric cuts 48 equilateral triangles. To Use Scraps: Place scraps or 5" precut squares over equilateral triangle blade areas. Why Quilters Love the GO! Equilateral Triangle Die: AccuQuilt has updated the classic equilateral triangle shape with specially designed dog-eared corners and side notches on the two bias seams. These design innovations make the triangles align perfectly so the sewing is easier. No templates! No special rulers! The GO! Equilateral Triangle die includes a unique shape that can be a challenge to cut by hand. GO! Equilateral Triangle-4 1/2" Sides is a great alternative to simple patchwork, perfect for a beginner ready for their next challenge. GO! Equilateral Triangle-4 1/2" Sides was designed to be used with GO! Hexagon-4 1/2" Sides (55438) and GO! Half Hexagon-4 1/2" Sides (55437) for endless possibilities. It’s easy to change the size of an equilateral triangles quilt—more commonly called a Thousand Pyramids Quilt— by adding more equilateral triangles to the length or width. Cut equilateral triangles out of a variety of fabrics: cotton, batiks, wool, felt, flannel, fleece, Cuddle® fabrics and more!