HST - Half Square Triangles

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We never did get around to making triangles. I don't know where the time goes when it's quilt day at Decorative. So here's a quick tutorial. We'll make a HST that is 3 1/2 "

First we'll get the math out of the way. You need to add 1/2" to the HST size you want. We want 3 1/2" so, plus 1/2" is 4" Cut a 4" square from each fabric . . .

On the wrong side of the lighter fabric, draw a line from corner to corner . . .
Put squares wrong sides together and line up all edges. Pictured here staggered just so you can see the two fabrics . . .

Take the squares to your sewing machine and stitch a scant 1/4" from the line. Then do it again on the other side of the line.

You'll have two lines of stitching with the drawn line running down the middle. Cut right down the drawn line . . .
Open up and you have a raggeddy half square triangle . . .

Trim to 3 1/2" inches (place the 45 degree angle line right on the seam) . . .

. . . and you have a perfect HST!!!