#Triangle quilt blocks Patch

So to make four 4” HSTs at a time, I need to start with two 7 ¼” squares.įollow the diagram below to make four HSTs at a time. In this case, I round the number 7.25” (7 ¼”.) You can always trim the blocks to the correct unfinished size. See more ideas about quilts, triangle quilt, quilt patterns. I always round up to the nearest ¼” just to be safe. Explore Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilters board 'Triangle quilts', followed by 139,140 people on Pinterest. 64= Starting Square Sizeįor example, if I want a finished 4” HST quilt block, I will first add ½”. Finished HST block size + ½”= Unfinished HST block size.

This is significant because those seams will be extra stretchy since they’re on the bias, so if you choose this method, be careful not to tug or pull the fabric when cutting to avoid any stretched or wonky seams. Press the pieces with the seams going towards the darker fabric. You will have 2 pieces that look like the photo. Using your quilt ruler and rotary cutter, cut along the drawn line. Even though I used my Accuquilt to cut the pieces right sides together (a great time saver), this tutorial shows the 2-at-a-time HST method with a line drawn on half the squares. Stitch down each side of the marked line, exactly on each side of the center line. Mark a diagonal line across both diagonals on the wrong side of the top fabric square. It is much easier with this method, to make the squares 1/2in to 1 inch bigger than you would like the resulting square to be. I sewed scrappy half square triangles cut from yardage throughout my stash. To make the Half Square Triangles 8 at a Time place two equal size squares of fabric Right Sides Together (RST).

#Triangle quilt blocks Patch

Note: It’s important to note that there is one downside to making four HSTs at a time: when you cut the HSTs from the square, you will be cutting on bias edge seams. Make a traditional quilt block design look modern with the exciting 5 Patch Star Quilt Pattern. Making four HSTs is another fantastic option, and is a fun process, so let’s jump right into it!