Make Quick Pieced Half-Square Triangle Units

By Janet Wickell, About.com Guide

1. Pair the marked square with a darker square of the same size, edges matched and right sides together.

2. Sew two seams, each one 1/4" from the marked center line.

3. Use scissors or rotary cutting equipment to cut through both layers of the square on the marked center diagonal.

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• Introduction to Half Square Triangle Units
• Cut and Mark Squares for Half Square Triangle Units
• Sew Squares and Cut Apart the Half Square Triangle Units
• Press the Half Square Triangle Units
• Assemble Oversize HSTs and Trim Back for Accuracy

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