A simple half-square triangle is one of the most basic quilting items that can make so many different kinds of quilting blocks. In this wonderful quilting video tutorial by Teresa Down Under on YouTube, Teresa shows us 2 different ways to make the famous half-square triangle shapes. The half-square triangle is the backbone of many classic quilt blocks. The neatest thing about the half-square is that it is so simple to make, and there are so many different ways they can be put together that look very intricate and difficult.

Materials:

• Charm packs work great (any material you have will be fine though)
• A pair of scissors
• A rotary cutter
• A cutting mat
• A quilter’s ruler
• A fabric marker
• A sewing machine

Directions:

In quilting video tutorial by Teresa Down Under on YouTube, you will learn two simple methods of making a half-square triangle. They are both so simple, you will be asking where they have been your whole life. One makes four squares out of you starting square.

The other half triangle method makes two squares out of your starting square. You will be shown a bunch of ways each of these squares can fit together to make a block.

I just love this video and I already have so many ideas for this half-square triangle.

2 Ways To Make Half-Square Triangles