Easy Half Square Triangles Tutorial // The easiest way to make HST quilt blocks for beginners

In this quilt block tutorial I am going to teach you exactly how to make easy Half Square Triangles using the most beginner-friendly method ever! I used this Half Square Triangle technique on my very first quilt and still use it today! This method of making HSTs is super popular and for good reason!

I've gotta tell you - there are many MANY ways to make Half Square Triangles, and this is just one method. I hope you will learn this one along with a few others such as 4-at-a-time or 8-at-a-time too!

Quilt Math for Half Square Triangles:
One of the reasons this is the easiest way to make half square triangles is that the math is super simple! All you need to do is take the FINISHED HST size you want and add 1 inch. Cut 2 squares to that size and you can easily make 2 Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks.

1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of 1 square.
2. Match up squares right sides together
3. Sew on each side of the diagonal line, using a scant 1/4" seam allowance
4. Cut directly on the line.
5. Press open or to the dark side.
6. Trim to desired size.

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