trapmar

What is the best way to make half rectangle units? If, with a specialty ruler which ruler is recommended? Thank you

sewbizgirl

AnglePlay is the gold standard for half rec triangles.

LAF2019

I know you can make them just like HSTs. Two rectangles, right sides together, sew on the diagonal. but you have to offset them a little so it looks funky as you are sewing the diagonal. here is a brief example
https://jacquelynnesteves.com/half-r...uler-required/

lindaschipper

I slightly oversize my rectangles, and sew then as I would a square ( on the diagonal) and then use the Half-Rectangle Triangle (HRT) ruler set to square them up. Block-Loc is expensive, but your pieces are perfect and they can be used over and over. I never hesitate to use them when I can.

Onebyone

It's fast to paper piece the half rectangles to get perfect ones each time.

Quiltwoman44

LAF2019, thank so much for that link!!

Jordan

Thank you for the link LAF2019. That looks very interesting and helpful

Julienm1

Laf, I just printed out the directions Now I have to findthe right place for it in my "Tips Folder."

Rff1010

Jordan Fabrics did a nice tutorial with their Harlequin quilt pattern. I think you need to offset the rectangle.

sewingsuz

LAF2019, Thank you very much for the link.