mandyrose

i have this one i love it http://www.junetailor.com/halfsquaretriangles_video.htm

cathyvv

One method I use to make 1/2 square triangles is to cut two squares large enough to make 4 sets of two 1/2 square triangles, put them face to face, and sew 1/4 inch seam around all 4 sides of the square. Then I very carefully cut an "X" through the center of the square. That produces 4 sets of already sewn together half square triangles.

Practice a few sets using this method with scraps to ensure you have the 1/4" seams are right and that your "X" is centered. As with all things quilting, precision is important.

I also have an accuquilt that I use to make 1/2 square triangles. It was purchased because cutting has become difficult for me. It's like a miracle. both for accuracy and for my arms and hands.

sewbizgirl

I use the Easy Angle ruler for hsts, ever since I learned about it from Bonnie Hunter (before she started making her own hybrid of it). It's the most accurate way, for me. I hate taking time trimming and my hsts don't ever need a trim when made with the Easy Angle. If you want 2.5" triangles, you cut a 2.5" strip. Then you place the ruler along the strip and cut, over and over down the strip. If you use a consistent 1/4" seam, they will be perfect.

The problem for me with sewing two squares around the edges and then cutting diagonally twice, or sewing diagonally across two squares and then cutting, is that it's very hard to get hsts that are consistantly accurate. If you miss that exact diagonal by even a crumb, your hsts are off.

Here's a great video by Bonnie, explaining how to use the Easy Angle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ_AoJsGJbM

Evie

The BlocLoc would not work if your press the seam open, which I often do.

popover

I actually know several people with the same problem. They would probably sell em cheap!

sushi

I have always used the 8-at-a-time method. There are many sites for this, but here's one: http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/20...ght-at-a-time/

Works like a charm for me!

Jingle

Making a square a tad larger, sewing diagonally and cutting apart and trimming works best and looks neater for me.

QuiltnNan

thanks for this link. i love the paper source given at the end

QuiltnNan

thanks for this link... has a great chart for starting square sizes

Ariannaquilts

I have the Fons and Porter ruler where you cut strips (ruler tells you the size) and yes there is very little waste, however it is a bias edge. Most of the time I am making so many HST that I just use the square method.