Tag: The traditional method of making HST blocks

Pumpkin Spice Latte – A Mini Mystery Quilt in Three Dimensions, Clue One

Let’s Start with an Easy One

How to Make a Half Square Triangle Quilt Block using the Traditional Method

To create an HST block using the traditional method, place a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ colored square right sides together with a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ background square.

Half Square Triangle Graphic Draw a diagonal line on the back of the top square. Sew 1/4″ on both sides of that diagonal line. Cut on the line and press the seam allowance to the dark.

Square up the HST blocks to 3″ x 3″. Don’t skip this step!

 

 

 

 

Assemble:

(12) Background 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ squares
(4) Green 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ squares
(8) Red 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ squares

Half Square Triangle Quilt Block
Half Square Triangle Quilt Block Following the directions above, make(8) Green HSTs and (16) Red HSTs.

 

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