Half Block Pattern

A half scale block pattern is a scaled down version of your full scale block or pattern to half size or 50. It is useful for developing your ideas and for practising pattern making concepts. Note that you can draft a half scale bodice block for any size that you like size 8,10, 12, 14, all the way to 26.

A half-square triangle is a foundational block that every quilter should know how to make. It is a square block that's divided in half by two triangles. You can follow these simple steps to create your own half-square triangle blocks Take two squares of the same size for example, two 5 squares and place them right sides together.

Plus some more exciting news below about my upcoming pattern cutting course in France. Just a little note about scaled blocks - first. When you are practising your pattern cutting, or even developing a style, it's sometimes useful to do your initial experimentation with half or quarter scale blocks!

Download the HST block pattern as a free printable PDF file. Enter your email address below to download the free half square triangle quilt block pattern which is page 5 of the Kitchen Sink Quiltalong Quilt Pattern. Then check your inbox for a link to download the free PDF file. It may take 5-10 minutes to arrive.

A great HST Project to use your prints and solid scraps. The white solid fabrics as a background make the printed fabrics pop out nicely. The Lagoon Half Square Triangles Quilt is a free quilt pattern designed by Erica of kitchen table quilting featuring the Lagoon fabric collection of Rashida Coleman Hale from Culcita.

Here are 12 blocks that use only Half Square Triangle HST and squares. Easy, fun and pretty designs for the beginner or more advanced quilter. The Half Square Triangle has long been a staple in quilting. Many, many blocks use it for at least part of their construction. In the following examples I've only used two colors.

Finally, trim the blocks down to 5 inches square. Now comes my favorite part of the whole process, choosing a design. Start laying out your blocks and try out different patterns. Once you have found the one you like, sew the blocks together. 16 Stunning Layouts. All of the patterns below are made up of 64 half square triangle blocks.

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The pattern gives details for two different quilt options using the 25 different block designs-a straight set quilt using 3 finished half-square triangles finishing at 76 x 76 and an on-point quilt using 2 finished half-square triangles finishing at 60 x 60 .