Half Square Triangle Quilting Blocks Made EASY and FAST - 8 Different Sizes - HST Tutorial

Today I'm going to show you my favorite way of making FAST and EASY half square triangle quilt blocks for piecing into my quilts or for piecing together patchwork quilt blocks. In this tutorial I will give you measurements of 8 different sized finished HST blocks. With only 2 blocks of fabric, 4 sewn seams, and 4 cuts you'll quickly be on your way to piecing together perfect patchwork blocks or HST quilt layouts.
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[@DoeMeNeek]

Wait wait wait, that scrap of fabric btwn bits of sewing to hang on to the thread... this blew my mind, I love it so much. Prob one of my biggest frustrations, solved. Bam.

[@ndean1687]

Thank you for the graphic that gives the different sizes!! 😊

[@jennifershank8144]

I watch 3 or 4 tutorials and it’s just a foreign language to me. I watch you and listen to you and for some reason it penetrates my brain. Thank you for sharing your gift of teaching with us!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@piperhensley8994]

Thanks Lisa!

[@dcwatashi]

Appreciate the chart I have passed it around to quite a few of my Fabric friends

[@renabegreen]

Easy to follow, thanks!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks Lisa❤

[@cindyhappel7376]

Loved this video!! Thank you, Lisa!

[@petermccarthy4975]

Brilliant and simple ! Thankyou !

[@sonsandgrandsons]

What a time saver!!! Thanks.

[@Caatekip]

THANK you for the math in the end!

[@paulacatchpole8580]

Thank you , helpful 😊

[@victoriamartin9872]

Love this!

[@lynnballenger3799]

This is just what I was looking for! TFS.

[@janwolf843]

I loved this video! Thank you.

[@stellamozzarella1]

So helpful. And not long winded. ;-) Thank you.

[@Byerlyn]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!

[@msdony308]

thanks! the different sizes Chart was fantastic !

[@ALArandom1234]

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing!

[@mommaice]

THANK YOU!!!! Just when I needed you the most you were here.

[@Victorygirl-14]

Thank you for sharing on these

[@sharonsands708]

You just made my life so much easier! Thanks so much.

[@mariepark4250]

So cool

[@grammiesmagic]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was such a game changer...

[@KathleenLockhart-ry7sd]

This tutorial just saves my life. Thanks for posting.

[@annamacpherson5971]

thank you. you have explained it so well

[@user-yu4me5lk4y]

That is exactly what I’m looking for now to start

[@gaeangardensbyizabela]

That's awesome, can't wait to try it! Thank you for sharing

[@RhodeToPrepping]

Thank you!

[@sparklemint2458]

Thank you ♥️ I am a beginner and I love the way you explain this!😘

[@stitchpenniesofficial]

Love the help - I’m a newbie!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@lindacajigas3315]

Thank you. The conversion was exactly what I was looking for.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad I could help :)

[@bethnorris1361]

Many thanks!

[@sherylmichael4754]

I not only enjoyed the tutorial but your method of keeping the thread from coming back at the needle is genius. Thank you.

[@billiwickey]

Thanks for the great tutorial and the wonderful chart.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are so welcome Billi! Thanks for watching :)

[@paulavandieden8609]

That's so useful thank you, I see many HSTs in my future today

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ceciliaschleicher278]

Thank you for the chart at the end it is a keeper 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@TheTeaya69]

Thank you so much!

[@HelpMeRhondayeah]

Understanding HST have always been elusive for me, this is so cool! Glad I found your video! Thanks so much, now off to sewing my Christmas quilt

[@lynne352]

Thanks Lisa! I'm a new quilter and this is a great idea!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@sesematarugu5911]

Thank you so much, grateful for this clear information, from fiji

[@debbiekanavel5196]

Thank you. I really needed the math chart, too!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@cazfromoz1]

It's now MY favourite way, too. Very helpful and precise. I'm going to cut out my solid fabrics to make Postcards from Sweden quilt. Many, many thanks for your lovely demo and size chart. You rock, sista! :)

[@donnaseguin391]

Hi Lisa this is so wonderful thank you ever so much

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@DR-rw7es]

I just started quilting a month ago thru a group at church and I was able to follow this tutorial. Easy, straightforward, top notch tips AND the chart at the end is ** chef's kiss **. This isn't being taught in our class but I saw it in a quilting book and knew I had to include triangle squares in my project. Thanks so much for sharing this!! I appreciate you!

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Lisa, I have been shying away from anything bias as a new quilter. This makes me want to try it. Thank you so much!

[@KatherineAnn2008]

I’m making a witch with LOTS of hst…this will make it so much more fun. Thank you.

[@jackieburton7550]

Lisa I just love everything you show us...thanks so much...God Bless

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome Jackie ♡

[@joygorsuch4009]

Wow! I have been watching HST video for 20 min! Yours is the BEST!!!! I'm saving you, my Friend!

[@gtyyup]

I've used your method three times now, and it's worked perfect every time! Thanks for sharing such a time-saver!!!

[@naseemahamad8857]

Amazing tutorial..thanks for sharing

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lisastephenson1552]

Thank you! This video truly helped. It's been several years since I have quilted triangles and this video helped my confidence!

[@bridgetwhite5547]

That was brilliant thankyou.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Bridget!

[@barbcorless7460]

Thank you thank you thank you for the chart!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome

[@beadmomma4]

Excellent video. Thank you for providing extra sizing. That will be very helpful.

[@naturescauldron7813]

Thanks for simplifying things! Looooove your haircut!!!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much, my hair is so much easier to deal with being short :)

[@naturescauldron7813]

Ha! Wish I could wear mine short. My face is too round. :-(

[@Michelle_Myers]

Great tip & love the size sheet

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bees272]

Thanks so much for this helpful information.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@elliehelgeson2635]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@charlottemason-ol8oq]

thank you!

[@gracepereira2082]

Thank you, Lisa. As a newbie to HST, all the tips given are useful.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@jodiradelet6131]

ty so much for the graph at the end!!!!! very helpful....love your videos....well done

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@karencollier6409]

This video was very helpful. Thank-you So Much

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're very welcome!

[@emmainlace]

You are a genius!!!! Loved this tutorial-thank you, you just made my life easier!

[@jacquelineweaver2530]

Thanks Lisa! I have a book for making quilt blocks and they all have hst’s. This will definitely help me get them cut quickly.

[@pdiaz1214]

Thanks for using the terminology Half Square Triangles. I had no idea what an HST is because I’m new to quilting.

[@MarieH528]

Lisa, I just love 💗 all the tips and tricks of sewing 🧵 quilting and creative things that You bring to Me on Your channel! Thank You so much 😊 Hugs and Smiles-Marie

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hey Marie, it's so great to hear from you, and I'm really glad you are enjoying these videos!

[@annahorvath849]

This method and your concise explication of it helped me enormously! I'm currently working on a wall hanging for Christmas and was falling behind but this evening I made 72 HSTs! Which is almost all I need. Thanks a lot!

[@ruthlamb3700]

Great information thank you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mickigarvey7608]

Brilliant!!! I have a nasty aversion to HSTs and this video will help. Here goes😮

[@johngeorge1005]

Carol from Australia here thanks Lisa wonderful video as always ☺

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@svance1041]

Thanks so much!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're welcome!

[@galepalladino5847]

Soooo uselul. You made this very easy for me. THe chart is terrific!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judyturnbow4915]

This tip will be my go to now

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad I could share and pass along the info :)

[@HoneySparkles2]

Thank you so much! I saw this on another site, but it was years ago. Thank you for giving such concise directions and even more for the fabulous chart at end!😃

[@Essenceofme]

I like this method. 👍🏾

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Me too! Thanks for watching :)

[@jodyreed2932]

thank you, I'm new to quilting and this and the guid is so help.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Wanda6308]

Thank you it was very helpful

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're welcome!

[@janb3328]

so easy peasy thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're so welcome!

[@christinebeames712]

Hi your skin looks amazing , and genius idea ,xx

[@maryviti6799]

Hi Lisa, Was happy to see this video still available😀! Haven’t made half square triangles in a long time🫢. I was trying to make them one at a time w/o accurate measurements😮! Thank you, Mary 🍀

[@SammiJarrad]

Getting ready to make a quilt pattern that includes hst’s.. I haven’t tried this block yet, I appreciate your clear and concise instructions. 💜

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@Gadesign30]

THANK YOU! I am working on a custom quilt for my nephew and the middle section has 264 - 2.5" squares. This method IS PERFECT!!!!

[@karenpresley7101]

Great tutorial Lisa. I was planning on making a few today. Thank you and stay safe from the virus. 💗😊💗

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome, yes girl, stay home and work on some projects :)

[@oliviaalston8407]

Lisa, thank you, thank you so much!! I was trying to figure how to get a 2 1/2 hst for a project I was doing. You came to my rescue!!!😅❤

[@mgs783]

Love,love,love it❣️👍 Very helpful with excellent instructions alongside easy to view demonstration. Thank U 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@leahg4596]

Thank you. Didn't have pen and paper so will watch again to write down measurements.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@cynthiapadget5770]

I'm just getting started in quilting, and am looking for instructional videos. This was very, very helpful! I love the chart you gave. Thank you for sharing your talents here.

[@200dkmc]

that is so helpful ithank you so much

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwendettawhite7360]

Thank you for sharing the HST.I was looking for how to make a 4.78 "HST using your method. The way I do this size now is cut a 5" square and then cut it to size. All suggestions accepted.

[@starkravenwild791]

Triangles = panic, sweating, avoidance, thoughts of un-sewing-, biased edges aversion and projects left unfinished!!! I had a huge applique BOM quilt that I couldn't finish because of 23 light and 23 dark triangles!! The pattern, from a popular quilting design team was from 1999- (but I just recently discovered it) had a triangle template that said add seam allowance!! Would that let me stand in the way of not finishing this project, that I worked hard to hand applique over the last year?!? It sat unfinished way longer than it should have UNTIL I found this video. This is hands down the MOST PERFECT METHOD -- you can quote me and trademark it-- for making half square triangles! Thank you to infinity and back. This method is so perfect I may make an entire quilt using just triangles-- for an avid applique lover-- that IS turning to the dark side... lol. Love it!!

[@markwilliams1824]

Smart as! Loved it, very clear and loved that u gave measurements to different sizes... totally newbie here n going to make cushion pillowcase covers (old ones look very nasty after years of torture) Thanks again!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are so welcome!!!

[@sallydickson958]

Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're welcome

[@diannafirestone3284]

Thank you! The project I am working on has 200 2.5 half square triangles. I will definitely practice this a couple of times and go for it. Sewing twenty five squares together will be much easier than 100 smaller ones. Now to find that info on sizes.

[@karengarcia4939]

Thank you. I increased the Starf size by 1/4' as I don"t seem to ever cut HSTs without the need for straightening.😍

[@soupsaladandsomemore46]

You are too good in explaining, loved it . My request to you is , can you give the measurements chart for making 4 hst at a time , will be helpful. Thanks dear🤗🤗

[@lindacampbell1932]

Way to go

[@maureenkolis9738]

And once again, you’ve taught me something new! Thanks for the inspiration! 🥳

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks. Working on a baby quilt

[@trishgaudet8120]

I'm just learning to quilt and made a rectangle pattern for 3 pillow covers for my children. Now I want to make the triangle pattern and your video was fabulous. Thank you for your concise instructions and the instructions for different sized hst.