Half square triangles tutorial

Turn simple squares of fabric into 4 half square triangles. A quick easy way to make several at once!

Whether you're new to quilting or just brushing up on the basics, this Half Square Triangle tutorial is quick and to the point with photographs to guide you along the way! I'm sure since you've taken the time to look this post up that you already know Half Square Triangles (or HSTs for short) are

This method is great for when you need to make lots and lots of half square triangles of the same color (preferably divisible by 8).

The half-square triangle: You can't get far into quilting without encountering this foundational unit. Today we'll cover HSTs math and how to trim HSTs

This video tutorial shows how to make half square triangle blocks to be used in quilt blocks.

The Half Square Triangle (HST) quilt block may be one of the most basic blocks but there are so many ways to make them! Recently I revisited my Sun Salutations quilt pattern (a quilt entirely constructed out of HSTs) and did a bit of math to make a smaller version. Once you know the basic formula

Learn how to sew half square triangles with 3 methods that can be used to create 2, 4 or even 8 magic patches. Easy formulas for beginners

Check out these 10 great half square triangle quilt layouts for beginner quilters! There is also a tutorial for making the hst units.

Learn how to make half square triangles the easy way. I have found this method to be the most straight forward and foolproof technique for a perfect block.

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