Easy 8-at-a-time Half Square Triangles

"Half square triangles are one of the most versatile building blocks in quilting. And making them 8 at a time can save you time, fabric, and energy!! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to make 8-at-a-time HSTs with easy, beginner-friendly steps. We’ll go over cutting directions for 3 1/2″ unfinished HSTs. I’ll also share common blocks that use 8 HSTs and some fun quilt patterns from my LAKEGIRLQUILTS Etsy shop that use them too! Let’s dive in! Why Make 8 Half Square Triangles at a Time? Making 8 HSTs at once is a huge time-saver. Instead of cutting and sewing each triangle individually, you can work smarter with one square of fabric. It’s especially handy when your quilt pattern calls for a bunch of matching HSTs. This method also keeps things more accurate. You’re sewing on the grain line and trimming later, which makes it easier to get clean points and consistent sizing. Plus, it’s just fun. Watching your single fabric square turn into eight neat little HSTs feels a bit like magic."

Project TypeMake a Project

Time to CompleteIn an evening

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