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.
