Is there an easy way to make rectangles?
 

I want to piece some rectangles whereby the top corner is one fabric and the opposite bottom corner is another. Kind of like a HST but rectangle instead of square. Sounds easy, but I can't figure out what size to cut to end up with a 4" X 3" half square rectangle (I made up HSR, but hope you know what I mean.) Thanks!!!!

I may be wrong but I would take 2 rectangles 4 1/2x 3 1/2 then sew and cut as you would a HST. Anxious to see how wrong I might be but that's how I would do it.

There is a ruler for this shape too. Look at the bottom of this page: https://www.simplicity.com/t-tutoria...lic-Tools.aspx

I would think the measurements would be similar to doing 1/2 sq. triangles (adding 7/8"). I'd test it out on paper first, but would try adding 1" and trim down if necessary.

I just was looking at a pattern online and it is just like making a HST from rectangles. Just not sure how to figure out the length. Try making one a bit longer and then you will know the size of rectangle you will need.

I'll play and see what I come up with. Thanks for your help!

Google Half Rectangle Triangles (HRT). You'll get quite a few tutorials. Or you could paper piece.

She's right. There's a special technique to this, it's not as simple as half square triangles. You should look for a tutorial that makes sense for you.

I THINK this will work. Cut a rectangle 3 7/8 x 4 7/8 out of each of the two fabrics. Stack them BOTH right sides up. Cut from corner to corner IN THE DIRECTION you want the triangles. Match each triangle with the opposite triangle of the other color. They should look just like you want them to when they are finished. Carefully sew the bias edges together being sure to have your little rabbit ears(about 3/8 inch) showing on either end. Some would suggest starching the rectangles before cutting to reduce the bias stretching. Good luck. Ann

Got it! That's exactly what I was looking for. I think I'm ready to do some cutting! Thanks a bunch, this board is great, like having my own personal tutor.