Make Half-Square Triangle Units
Use my easy sandwich method to make half square triangle unit. Combine each 7-1/4" darker square with the marked neutral square of the same size, right sides together. Read the complete instructions if this is new to you, and be sure the seams you sew on either side of the marked line are scant quarter inches. We'll be sewing these units twice, and even a hairline's difference will help your pieces fit together better when it's time to connect them.
When finished, you'll have forty-six half square triangle units that each measure 6-7/8" square.
How to Make Sandwiched Half-Square Triangles
Make Quarter Square Triangle Units
Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner on half of your triangle square units. Use the same technique to make quarter square triangle units from the half-square "starters," placing contrasting triangle halves together when it's time to sew. Read tge complete instructions if this technique is new to you, and again -- sew a scant quarter-inch seam.
When you're finished, you will have forty-six quarter square triangle units that each measure 6-1/2" square.
