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[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Tell me your favorite method for making half square triangles! 👇

[@fayreno2670]

I want to make a Hunters Square quilt so I am so happy I found your channel!! This will save me alot of time😃

[@charsie3098]

I liked the 8 at a time half square triangle method...thanks!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

I'm glad I found you today!🤗

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Me too!! Thanks for being here!

[@thomasinaennis4862]

I truly want to thank you for this tutorial, I've been racking my brain about trying to square up half square triangles the right way. You have made it very clear. I've just started my quilting life.

[@dianadiehl]

It's my first time making HSTs. I don't have square quilting rulers, and I'm retired in Mexico, so I can't just pop out to my local quilt store to get one (quilting is not a thing here). My first attempt at trimming was a disaster, so I'm looking for methods that don't require special rulers. Thanks for these tips for when I *can* get my hands on a square ruler!

[@karenbirckhead3101]

Love your recommendations for squaring off your half square triangles! Love this!♥️

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prgriffith1977]

Thank you for this tutorial. I came upon this by chance and I am excited to try your method for the 8 hst method. Your instructions are really clear. I received the free printable guide and I am delighted the measurements for starting and finishing are very clearly shown for all methods from 2 to 32 hst. Thanks again!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for being here!!

[@SharonChaffins]

You do a great job making them simple,maybe add a quilt pattern.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you! 😊 I have free patterns on my website www.sugarstitchesquiltco.com

[@bettyfoley5002]

Thanks for your detailed video. I did not know how to make the 8 at a time. Very helpful!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it helped!

[@karenbirckhead3101]

I love the 4 at a time!♥️

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Me too!!!

[@mickigarvey7608]

Excellent stuff! Thanks so much and this is from someone who is/was allergic to making HSTs. ❤❤

[@jenihansen7201]

I love this. Thank you so much.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome!

[@norapech9526]

I have loads of 5 inch squares, so I think I will do the 8 at a time method and process from there...Thank you so much. I love your voice and your way of teaching and showing how to make different HSTs.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome! Thank you!! I have a new video about making 4 patches from 5” squares too that you may like too! Good luck!

[@gailjernigan2482]

You must like tiny HSTs!

[@cheryleo9426]

Thank you so much! I'm new to quilting and this tutorial was very helpful. So glad you're video popped up on You-Tube and look forward to watching many more.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@jmills4084]

Your clarity is stellar ❣️

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you JoAnn!! Thanks for watching!

[@otulifua5515]

Do you have a guide as to what size square to start with in order to will yield a specific size? I can’t remember the rule. Is it a 7/8 larger than the size you want to end up with?

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes, you can find my guide here with all of the quilty math: sugarstitchesquiltco.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-half-square-triangles/

[@MaggieEllis-d8e]

Great advice for a much easier way. Thanks!

[@susanespinosa2591]

Thank you.your directions are really clear.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You’re welcome 😊 thank you!!

[@chandrasutton4669]

Nice!!!😊🎉❤

[@Carol_Sews]

Favorite is 2 at a time if I want some control over the portion of a print that appears in the middle of the triangle. 1 at a time if I need absolute control. Never 4 at a time because I don’t want bias edges.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Good points, but I've learned that instead of avoiding biased edges, I needed to learn to work with them. I have a few tips in another video if you're interested! Good luck to you!

[@esthersalinas1814]

Hi. I just looked through the description and found the list for your supplies!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Good I hope it helps!

[@MOHillbilly513]

The half square triangle pdf is not available the page is under maintenance and has been for a couple of days

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Sorry, website mainteance! My site is back online and you can find the guide here: www.sugarstitchesquiltco.com/hst-guide

[@moominkraft6427]

Hi Ledine. I'm new to quilting and am making my first quilt using HSTs. The pattern uses layer cakes (10" squares) but I'm using yardage. I need 80 HST units (the finished squares should measure 9 and 5/8 inch). What's the best way to do it? Also, I need a bigger seam allowance so that I can trim them down later. Thank you.

[@sallynorgrove4537]

Thank you for this great tutorial. How do you calculate the size of square needed when making 6 1/4" HST 8 at a time. Sorry if this is a ridiculous question I'm very knew to quilting.

[@melitpena3314]

How do you figure out the size of the square to get a certain size?

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

I have a link in the description for a free resource that helps you calculate any size with various methods!

[@arlenegurka4141]

Thank you for this detailed video! I'll be making my first quilt, Chevron, and this video explained everything so well!!! Many many thanks!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks for watching!!! Good luck on your first quilt! How exciting!

[@lorali1256]

Omg this was so helpful.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

So glad to hear!!!

[@charoletthoward7312]

I've been using this trick for several years however I would draw the vertical and horizontal lines in each quadrant. It's less confusing your way. Thank you so much!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Oh that’s a good point! I’m glad you liked that little suggestion, it’s a great method isn’t it!?

[@sead705]

Fabulous! Just wondering how I know what size fabric squares to start with if I need these triangles for a project.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

It depends on what size you need your final HSTs. I have a link to my HST guide in the comments for you!

[@karawitcher1326]

I viewed this around 4pm on Friday the 6th of May. If I wanted to make the 8 at a time 1/2 square triangles, at 3" would I have double the math to 6" then go about cutting 8?.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Not sure what your question is, there is a separate formula to make 8 at a time, I have the math in my guide on my blog 😀 www.sugarstitchesquiltco.com/blog/how-to-make-32-at-a-time-half-square-triangles

[@esthersalinas1814]

Hi. I just watched your video and I am curious about the size of your rotating mat size. Thanks in advance.

[@barbarahillegass2135]

Not sure what size her mat is but I have a similar circular mat from Martelli & it is 16 1/2 x 16 1/2. Love it❤ Best part is that it came with a cutting mat & circular ironing mat that rotates.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Hi Esther! It's a 12" Martelli Notions Rotating Cutting mat - here's my affiliate link to get yours, you'll love it!! bit.ly/42e3p2p

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Isn't it the best?! I love my Martelli cutting mats! I have a huge one on my cutting table too!

[@tomm1243]

Can q😊😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

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[@tomm1243]

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