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Make HST (Half Square Triangles)

There are several methods of creating half square triangles (HST) and we all have our favorites — each one has its place depending on the project. 
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​Our Quilter put together these "how to" guides for making half-square triangles:


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Traditional method for HST using QuiltSandwich

hst_traditional_method.pdf
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Oversized method for creating HST using QuiltSandwich

By adjusting QuiltSandwich Yardage Calculator settings to an oversized HST, you can use a square up ruler. And if you want to create HST using squares AND cut them oversized?  Just follow these same instructions!
hst_square_up_rulers.pdf
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Two at a Time method for HST using QuiltSandwich

And the Two at a Time method.  This approach requires cutting two correctly sized squares with right sides together and sewing on either side of a diagonal line drawn from corner to corner. 
hst_two_at_a_time.pdf
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