I also like the Thangles...but don't love tearing off the papers...and a lot of the time just cut out the fabric squares and draw a diagonal line and sew a scant 1/4" from each side and then cut apart. Just need to be careful with pressing.

I tried all sorts of methods and this one is by far the easiest and most accurate. It's incredibly fast, too.

I like this chart for the measurements:
http://www.moonlightquilters.org/tipHSTfav.htm

I tried all sorts of methods and this one is by far the easiest and most accurate. It's incredibly fast, too.

I like this chart for the measurements:
http://www.moonlightquilters.org/tipHSTfav.htm

I love the Cozy Quilt ruler and Strip Tube method of making HST. They go fast and I don't feel there's quite as much waste.

Yep thats the one for me!

I prefer Triangles on a Roll.

There's a free site for 1", 2", 3" and 4" HSQ. It is http://www.blockcentral.com/a-halfsq...glepaper.shtml

I use Thangles, but I only make 20 at a time. I also purchased the Triangulations software, but I haven't started the BOM quilt that I intended to use it for. Looks like a really great system for me.

Oh Thank YOU to everyone! I have enjoyed reading about all the different methods here. I was captivated by the Carpenter Wheel that was posted and want to try that for possibly quick christmas table-toppers for gifts. It is almost all half-squares and I never enjoyed making them the traditional way. I think I'll go with the Wonder Cut ruler. I have watched online tutes/videos and it does look fast and easy. I checked to see if JoAnn's carries this ruler, but they do not so I will have to order it online.

http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html


this site has HST papers that you can print out for FREE and the have lots of helpful tips and various sizes to choose from.

I sew two strips right sides together by running a quarter of an inch on both sides and then I cut triangles,alternating the sides so that there is no waste. Then I open the pointy part of the triangle and my HSTs are done.