If you're like me, you probably can't decide if you love half-square triangles (HSTs in the quilty world) or despise them. In a quilt--love them! When it's time to make 400...not so much. But if you're interested in becoming a better/more experienced quilter, the HST is a shape you need to learn to work with. It's everywhere! In new patterns and old. In simple designs and crazy complex. And there are a few helpful tips to getting this shape just right. This blog post will give you a few tips in making HSTs using the two at a time method, and also a couple of trimming tricks! One of the most basic ways to make HSTs is using the classic 2-at-a-time method. You start with two squares, sew a couple of stitches, and end up with two cute HSTs! Personally, I like this method best because when it comes to trimming, I've found it to be the most accurate. So let's make a few! Making HST using the Basic Method 1. Begin with 2 squares of the same size. On the wrong side of one, draw a line diagonally from corner to corner. (fig 1) Now pin your squares right sides together (RST). 2. Using the line you drew as a sewing guide, sew 1/4
