3 Ways to Make 1/2 Square Triangles

[@sherylhelt468]

I used the formulas at the end of the video at 10:40 (9" square to get 8 4.5" squares to have 4" finished squares), but after I cut them apart, they were 4" and not 4.5". I read in the comments (after I did this) that they starting square should be 9.75", not 9". I had to redo mine, but adding the .75 did yield the 4.5" squares I needed.

[@leontina59]

Thank you!!!! I have just started to learn quilting and have been so frustrated trying to find someone to explain the best way to mark/ cut HST/QST, after watching your tutorial i am no longer frustrated, you are amazing!! Thank you again! :).

[@cathycomfort1800]

Thanks for this easy and accurate formula! I will use it constantly in my quilting.

[@debstumvoll855]

Thank you for the clear demonstration 😊

[@barbaramarshall5271]

Thank you that wwas awesome, I love it when I get a really clear explanation for the how's and why's. Have a great day Blake😊

[@juliecaywood8083]

Thank you this was great! I am "self- taught " and this has been so clear and concise.

[@terisparkman9814]

I like to use the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer to square up my half square triangles prior to ironing them open. It’s so quick & easy.

[@sheilacripps9340]

Thank you Carmen! I finally made my first ‘perfect’ HST!! Please forgive me, I used some of your tips and one other persons tips. Yesterday, I tried to sew one and I was dismayed!! Until I get really good at judging that 1/4 inch on either side of the center, I’ll be drawing my lines!! Again, thank you!!! :)

[@belindagatty581]

Very helpful for my next project which is half square triangles so I can practice to make my ultimate project, tree of life,any suggestions. I enjoy your teaching

[@lisabrabham7137]

Good idea to mark the sew line! Thanks.

[@janmorrison7924]

Educational I didn’t know how to determine size of squares to determine size I needed. Thanks

[@m0ther0ne]

Thank you, I always wondered what the math was. You made is so logical I can now do the math for larger HST. The other method of sewing all around the edges, is the maths the same?

[@geraldludwig9402]

She didn't mention how big of square to start with when doing the 8 at a time...

[@stevansilva9821]

I just counted the squares on her mat that the square was lined up on and saw it was 9”.

[@paulinelarson465]

To make different sizes, - decide on finished size of half square triangles needed. Then add 1/2 inch to that measurement to cut the two squares to make two half squares triangles. Two 4- 1/2 in. squares make two 4 in. half square triangle squares. To make 8 pieces at once, think of a four patch of squares, each set of squares making two half square triangles. If you make each patch set 1/2 in. larger to get the two half square triangles, then imagine putting four of THOSE square sets together - in a square. You have added 1 in. to get the size of the squares needed to make 8. Two 9 in. squares will make 8 - 4 in finished pieces. Two 7 in. squares will make 8 - 3 in. finished half square triangle pieces. Two 11 in. squares make 8 - 5in. finished half square triangles.

[@melissagarcia4484]

What is the name of the small thin ruler that has quarter inch on both sides and a center I really liked your demo thank you

[@RileyBlakeDesigns]

Hi Melissa, it is an Omnigrid Quarter Inch Seam Marker

[@ninacrump8864]

Thank you! 🥰

[@camagnuson6108]

This is an excellent demonstration. Thanks. Do you happen to have that last chart showing all 3 methods in a form that could be downloaded? A PDF of that would be great! Thanks.

[@cynthiafed]

At the 10min 40 sec mark of the video a picture graph of each is shown...long enough to snap a screen shot picture to the download. Hope this helps! 🤗

[@carmengeddes5153]

Thanks for watching Cheryl!

[@judyyoung1343]

What size fabric square do I start with to make the eight at a time HSTs?

[@katiegrace6968]

This is awesome!! Love the method for 8 hst

[@traceybartlam5940]

Great explanation, thank you

[@daniellebrewer8105]

What is the name of the quilt pattern behind her? I went to the tensisters website but can not find it.

[@lindahall2197]

So I'm not getting what I'm doing wrong have 1 /78 inch square so I get a 1 1/2 square and it's not right with other pieces. Help

[@susieq627]

That was so great thank you. I need to buy the big rulers you have there. What are they called?

[@susieq627]

@marlene riggs thanks. Your the greatest.

[@susieq627]

@marlene riggs they are actually called acrylic rulers which someone new to sewing would NOT know. So next time u get up at the ass crack of dawn to troll and fight with strangers..at least sound right

[@almaherrera1830]

Can you share the pattern of the quilt behind you ?

[@carmengeddes5153]

Hi Alma, the pattern will be available soon on tensisters.com as a FREE download! Also, the class will be here on Riley Blake KZbin channel-- FREE!

[@RileyBlakeDesigns]

The quilt will be available soon on Carmen's website: www.tensisters.com/

[@rachelwest337]

Where can I get that 1/4 ruler

[@iamtvblake]

What SIZE is the big triangle? Did I miss it?

[@Lexi-mw7ul]

9 inches!

[@cfleyfel855]

Isn't the formula for 8 HST finished size of 4" like this: 2 x 4" + 1.75" = 9.75 " ?

[@livinthedream4479]

She did not tell what the measurements should be. Not sure where you got the 1.75 inches

[@livinthedream4479]

I feel like it should be more like .75 in extra

[@cfleyfel855]

That's how I always calculate it and I even round it up .Better too much that not enough .

[@TayaSews]

Yes. Multiply the finished size of your HST by 2, then add 1 3/4 inches. Cut two squares to this measurement.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Square become half an rectangle on the right Ww2 King Charles German speech

[@aishterubaka]

This is painful! Speak properly and be clear with your directions. If you knew how to do it properly without stuttering this would be a good tutorial!

[@princessagatha9991]

I found her to be very clear. I’m not sure why you’re being rude. If this isn’t the tutorial that works for you, then find a different one.

[@aishterubaka]

@@princessagatha9991 you and I have different standards. You must be deaf

[@melanieflaye4914]

Rude!