Quilting Tips - Half Square Triangles (HST) 4 at a Time Method

Make 4 HST @ a time

Does your block call for 4 Half Square Triangles (HST)? 

…Here's a quick & fun way to creating 4 HST at a time. 

1. start with two squares of equal size

• position them right sides together 

2. stitch an accurate quarter inch seam, all the way around your squares

• pivoting with your needle down at the corners

TIP: it doesn't really matter if you stitch off the corners (not pivot), as this will get cut off in the next step 

3. give your stitched squares a quick little press to set your seams 

4. then cut from corner to corner

now your HST are ready to square down

TIP:  if using the quilt in a day ruler, (squaring HST folded) position your ruler marked line just on the top edge of the stitch line…this will allow for the fold

TIP: Positioning your pinky on the side of the ruler – helps stabilize your ruler from slipping. 

5. make your cut

• here’s a good time to remove those dog ears… to avoid the extra bulk

6. press towards the dark

• or whatever direction indicated on your pattern
• repeat for your remaining HST

…and VOILA… 4 HST

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