Building Blocks: Half-Square Triangles

The half-square triangle is a versatile quilt block that every quilter should master. In this hands-on class, we will make half-square triangles using 3 different methods. Along the way, you’ll understand the pros and cons of each method, troubleshoot common piecing issues, and learn math to customize half-square triangles to any size.

Half-Square Triangle Methods:
   Two-At-A-Time Method
   Four-At-A-Time Method
   Eight-At-A-Time Method

Please Bring the following supplies:

• Sewing machine, in good working order
• 1⁄4” presser foot, if available
• Thread for piecing, neutral color
• Small cutting mat, minimum 8” on each side
• Rotary cutter, with a fresh blade
• Acrylic ruler (6” x 6”, 6” x 12”, and 6” x 24”)
• Any specialty ruler you like to use for trimming half-square triangle units (optional)
• Sewing basics – pins, scissors, seam ripper, extra needles, etc.

Please click this link to refer to the pre-class preparation and cutting document.