Looking for a fun quilt project to make with half-square triangles? Look no further than this crazy eights quilt! I discovered this pattern on Sew Yeah‘s YouTube channel and instantly knew I had to share it with everyone. Half-square triangles are probably one of the easiest blocks to make. Any beginner can easily create one, so I am sure everyone can finish this project quickly.
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For this block, you’ll need 16 half-square triangles, also known as HSTs. There are different ways to make HSTs, but for this tutorial, you will learn the magic 8 method, which can make 8 HSTs at once. These will then be assembled to form a block in the shape of an 8.
Easy Crazy Eights Quilt Materials
- 14 light fat quarters
- 14 dark fat quarters
- 5/8 yard for binding
- 4 7/8 yards for backing
How to Make Crazy Eights Quilt
Step 1:
From each assorted print, cut 2 pieces of 10″ x 10″ squares and cut 4 pieces of 5″ x 5″ squares.
Step 2:
Take 2 pieces of 10″ squares in different colors, one dark and one light, and place them right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner in both directions on the wrong side of the fabric. Sew a 1/4″ away from both sides of the diagonal lines. Cut directly on the drawn lines and down the middle horizontally and vertically. You should have 8 half-square triangles. Repeat with all the 10″ square pairing.
Step 3:
Place a dark 5″ square on top of a light 5″ square right sides together. Draw a diagonal line and sew with a 1/4″ seam allowance on both sides of the line. Cut directly on the drawn line to make 2 half-square triangles.
Step 4:
Arrange 16 half-square triangles into a block forming an 8. See the photo below for reference.
Step 5:
Sew them in rows first. Once done, see the rows together to make the block.
Repeat the same steps for the remaining HSTs.
Crazy Eights Quilt Tutorial
