HST 8 at A Time Method. Page 1 of 2. 2 > Thread Tools 09-30-2016, 07:58 AM #1 mac. This time-saving method for making half-square triangles will be your go-to! 3- Sew 1/4â³ seam on all four sides of the square. Trim down the remaining two sides and your half square triangles are complete and cut accurately to the proper size for your quilt! The quilt uses half-square triangles arranged in a classic barn raising setting (alternating lights and darks that radiate out from the center). Quarter Square Triangle Chart. Whether youâre new to quilting or just brushing up on the basics, this Half Square Triangle tutorial is quick and to the point with photographs to guide you along the way! Don't try to include seam allowances when you are making 1/2 square triangles this way because they already included in measurements. To make 4 Half Square Triangles at one time, you begin by taking two squares of fabric and placing them right sides together. For this week's installment of the Half Square Triangle Tutorial Series, I will show you all how to make 8 half square triangles at one time and am including an 8 at a time half square triangle chart and math cheat sheet!. Method 3: 8 at a Time HSTâs. Pin this image Did you know you can Pin this and save it for later!? Boom you just made 2 perfect Half Square Triangle units at once! Essentially all youâre doing is making four lots of the standard (2 HSTs) method but in one go. There are many, many ways to make an HST. This time-saving method for making half-square triangles will be your go-to! Aug 22, 2018 - Learn how to make Half Square Triangles 4 At A Time with Chart. The HST continues to be the most fun block to design with, because of the endless combinations you can make with it. Quilting. If youâre wanting a quick way to make 8 half square triangles at a time, then this is the tutorial for you! The bonus of this method as opposed to using the alternate (4 HSTs) method, is that all of these triangle units have the straight grain on the edge, instead of on the bias. In my first tutorial, I showed you how to make one at a time. DIY and Crafts. Feb 22, 2015 - An Australian mum, blogging about family, food, lifestyle and craft. This Half Square Triangle Chart is just what you need to help you plan your next quilting project. For example, For a nine patch 12 inch block, each square measures 4 inches finished. 1- Cut your two pieces of fabric the same size. Make 8 Half Square Triangles at One Time. 2- Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the background or lighter fabric from corner to corner . Anybody else truly value efficiency? On the wrong side of one of the squares, draw 2 diagonal lines, one from EACH corner to the other. I promised you way back when that I would post about how to make Half Square Triangles using a different method, making four at a time. Iâm sure since youâve taken the time to look this post up that you already know Half Square Triangles (or HSTs for short) are EVERYWHERE in the quilting world. The HST continues to be the most fun block to design with, because of the endless combinations you can make with it. The Magic 8 Half Square Triangle method is fairly common because of how easy it is! To get half square triangles 8 at a time with no waste, multiply the finished size of your HST by 2, then add 1 3/4 inches. Cut the square diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner. Explore. Three squares across: 4+4+4 = 12. (Make sure the blade on your rotary cutter is sharp). Example: (finished 3 inch HSTs X 2 = 6) + 1 3/4 = 7 3/4 inches It is one of those buildings blocks in quilting. Each of those shapes open up to be a Half Square Triangle. Each triangle takes up exactly half of the square's interior. Next sew with a scant ¼â seam around all 4 edges. Eight at a time half square triangles (HST) are the true quilting efficiency! Nowâs the fun part. I often cut out as many as four at one time. Cut a square in the desired size. I cannot live without them. Press towards the darker fabric â now you have 4 HSTâs! Placing one square on the other, sew along the edges at ¼â, pivoting at the corners. Cut two squares to this measurement. It's so easy. Four Half Square Triangles at a Time Tutorial. I make my Quarter Square Triangles the same way I make my Half Square Triangles â oversized. What a beautiful thing! The math formula is included to make them any size you want. It all depends on what size you make your half square triangles and your quilt. Making Half Square Triangles can sometimes be daunting if you don't know the shortcut. Well, I do! I first stitch through a scrap charger on my machine, then double check that my stitch length is set to 1.5 mm. Note: Finished size is the size of the block after it is completely sewn together. 2 Half Square Triangles at a time- Tutorial. Our downloadable and printable HST chart shows the cut square sizes in the first column and the finished square size in the second column.<br /> <br /> The sizes included range from 2 inches to 12 inches, so it has every size you will need when buying or cutting pieces of fabric. Fabric Crafts. To stitch the half square triangles all you need to do is stitch 1/4 inch to either side of the marked line. Quilting and handmade are favourites. Line up the edges of the half square triangle with the lines on your ruler AND line up the 45-degree line on the ruler with the diagonal seam line as well. 8 HSTs at a time = (finished HSTs size X 2) + 1 3/4 inches. Mar 17, 2018 - Learn how to make eight half square triangles at one time. The barn-raising setting is one of my favorite ways to set log cabin blocks, and I thought Iâd use it in this quilt to set the half-square triangles and achieve a similar result. Making 8 HSTs with 2 Squares of fabric is a really neat trick! Once you master this one, it opens up a whole new world of blocks to make. Thanks. The half square triangle. First, itâs important to understand the difference between finished and unfinished block sizes.Finished is referring to the measurement of the block after itâs sewn into the quilt. No matter what you call them, you'll find that HST units are among the most popular types of patchwork found in quilts, so it's a good idea to learn more than one method for their construction. First, take your 2 squares of fabric and place them right sides together. Reply Subscribe . Take your rotary cutter and ruler to cut two diagonal lines across your larger square, to create 4 triangle shapes. Half square triangles are one of the most common quilting blocks, and for good reason! Half Square Triangle Size Chart. Plus, Iâll give you my best tips and tricks to make piecing half-square triangles easier than ever! Again, the 2 Split Quarter Square Triangles produced will NOT be identical â they are mirror images. Itâs so neat in fact that some people even might call it âMagicâ! 5- Open the four half square triangles and press Whether you want to make half square triangles 2 at a time, 4 at a time, 8 at a time, or with the strip method, Iâll show you exactly what size fabric you need to cut. If you need to make a ton of Half Square Triangles, 8 at a time using the Magic 8 Quilt Block Method is the way to go! Make 8 at a Time using this quick method! 2- Lay right sides together the fabric squares. So, if you want a finished 3â³ square (2-1/2â³ once itâs sewn, or finished), youâll need to cut a 7â³ square. The ones in this article (pink & grey) are 5 1/2â³ each so if you want a quilt about 80â³ x 100â³ (double/queen) youâll need about 320 half square triangles. Half Square Triangle . Half Square Triangles are the end-all and be-all in my book. In my first tutorial, I ⦠1. Half Square Triangles (HSTs) are the most basic of quilt blocks. A half-square triangle unit (HST) is a patchwork square made up of two right triangles. Jun 10, 2017 - Learn how to make Half Square Triangles 4 At A Time with Chart. 1- Cut 2 pieces of fabric that are identical in size- square shape. Last week I showed you how to make 8 half square triangles all at once, but we still need to talk about how to figure out what size square to start with to get the right sized half square triangle (HST)!. Cut in an X formation, corner to corner. This method is great for yardage, and itâs super easy to cut if you have a 12.5â square ⦠2. Making More Half Square Triangles Iâve got a handy chart here for you so that you know what size square to cut in order to get eight Half Square Triangles in the size youâre looking for. You can make the half square triangles larger so you donât have to make as many. The method for making 8 at a time is very similar. That's it! Letâs talk about the size of the starting squares needed to make Quarter Square Triangle blocks. This time-saving method for making half-square triangles will be your go-to! 1. This second method, making four at a time, is super easy and very fast. Dec 10, 2019 - Learn how to make Half Square Triangles 4 At A Time with Chart. Jun 19, 2018 - Learn how to make Half Square Triangles 4 At A Time with Chart. Oct 17, 2016 - I promised you way back when that I would post about how to make Half Square Triangles using a different method, making four at a time. Apr 16, 2017 - Half Square Triangles four at a time. You can make hundreds of different quilts using just the simple HST. Take your 2 squares, one of each fabric, and lay them right sides together. Use the printable to figure out what size your square need to be. This time-saving method for making half-square triangles will be your go-to! 4- Cut from corner to corner â repeat with other corner. Find your finished size, then cut the square to the appropriate size prior to starting. Iâm just guessing here based on my own experience, but it is probably one of the first quilt blocks attempted after a 4-patch. First, youâll need to cut a square. Included in this post is a video demonstration, HST conversion chart to give you the math to make all block sizes, and sewing techniques to sew 2, 4 or 8 half square triangles at a time! The process for cutting and sewing the perfect half square triangle is very straight forward. This ensures I'm stitching with a very tight, secure stitch length. 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