Quilt 101: Half Square Triangle (HST) Block

hexadoodlequilts Quilt 101: Half Square Triangle (HST) Block Made with

You will need (2) fabric squares, marking pen, ruler. Sewing machine and rotary cutter (not shown) You will need (2) fabric squares, marking pen, ruler. Sewing machine and rotary cutter (not shown) 1 Made with

Place fabric squares on top of each other with right sides together Place fabric squares on top of each other with right sides together 2 Made with

On the wrong side of the lightest fabric, draw a line diagonally from corner to corner On the wrong side of the lightest fabric, draw a line diagonally from corner to corner 3 Made with

Stitch 1/4” either side of the drawn line Stitch 1/4” either side of the drawn line 4 Made with

(contrasting thread used to show the stitching lines) (contrasting thread used to show the stitching lines) 5 Made with

Cut squares apart on the drawn line Cut squares apart on the drawn line 6 Made with

Open half square triangle block and press seam towards to darkest fabric Open half square triangle block and press seam towards to darkest fabric 7 Made with

Trim block on 2 sides to your finished size using the markings on your ruler to keep block straight Trim block on 2 sides to your finished size using the markings on your ruler to keep block straight 8 Made with

Rotate block 180 degrees and trim remaining 2 sides. Use ruler markings to check block is straight. Rotate block 180 degrees and trim remaining 2 sides. Use ruler markings to check block is straight. 9 Made with

Great Job! Great Job! 10 Made with

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