4 half-square triangles
 

Is there a formula for determing how big to cut the squares when you want to make 4 half-square triangles? Maybe a chart on the net? Have a gal from a quilt retreat that I go to that asked me these questions and I didn't have an answer but knew who would or could point us in the right direction. Thanks again for all the help! Gramma Sharon

Look into how Eleanor Byrne does hers. YouTube is a good place to start.

Thank you Mike'sgirl that was easy! I did however go to Jenny Doan's blog and just typed what I wanted and watched her video and there is a chart beneath it. Now I will look like the 'smart' one. LOL

Oh, I must go take a look....thx for sharing!

Just be careful that they are NOT cut so the outside edge is bias. You have to be a confident quilter in order to deal with bias edges. My formula for making four is to make two sets of squares. I always round up the number to an even number.

Here's the way many of us do them. No Bias edges. We just cut the 7/8" at 1" and trim a little:

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Thank you Kitsie for that information. Great diagrams.