The half square triangle block may be one of the most versatile quilting units. You can create so many designs with it. Recently I spent a couple of days playing with these cute little building blocks. This is one of my favorite types of play. All of a sudden my creative play came up with 20 blocks. I know I could create more if I spent more time.
Or if I broadened my horizons beyond a 16 patch block. My Sunshine on a Cloudy Day is made completely with half square triangle blocks. HST can be created in a variety of way. I prefer my AccuQuilt Go. They have many dies for hst in different sizes. I love the 2″ finished square-multiple die. In addition I like to use this strip method.
You can also acquire bonus half square triangles as a result of the sew and flip method. If you take the time to sew another seam. Here are just a few of the blocks I came up with.
I’ve created a YouTube video with the remaining 12. Here it is.
If you are interested in a quilt pattern for each of these blocks. I’ve got you covered. Get your PDF with 20 different quilts using half square triangle blocks.
This could be very interesting. I love the idea no more scrap. What is the finished size of the little hat? I am going to be doing this. It just makes sense to do this with your leftovers. Well done count me in please.
The hst shown here finish at 2". You can make them bigger if you want.