How Do You Make Perfect Half Square Triangles For Quilt Blocks?
When learning how to make quilt blocks, you will eventually run in to that block design that requires a half square or triangle. These can seem daunting at first when you look at a pattern and think it looks so complicated you could never achieve it. In reality, triangles are pretty simple and with these techniques you will be cranking out those complicated looking quilt blocks like a professional in no time. Geometry. To get perfect triangles, you must first start out with perfect squares. See the rotary cutting guide in the related articles section if you are unfamiliar with cutting quilt squares for use in your quilt blocks. Stack 2 of your perfect squares right sides together and make sure they are lined up perfectly around the edges. With a water soluble pen or pencil and your ruler, draw an exact diagonal line from one corner of your squares to the opposite corner, as shown in the image. Precision here is important when you later go to make your quilt blocks. With your sewing mac
