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How To Make Half Square Triangles

"everywhere as they are easy to sew once you have mastered the steps. Because they are so popular, there are all sorts of half square triangle quilt patterns to choose from that use this design. Half Square Triangles are used to make pinwheel blocks, card trick, maple leaf, trailing star, and broken dishes to name a few. Play with the arrangement in different ways of these versatile quilt blocks to make new designs. It is amazing how changing the fabric colors and layout can create a whole new look. "
Project TypeLearn a Technique
Quilt Size2 inches wide x 2 inches long
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniquePieced
Materials List
- cotton fabric
- pencil
- scissors
- quilting ruler
- rotary cutter
- straight pins
- iron
- ironing board
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