Do you have trouble making HSTs? I think my method is really
easy. No dog ears no cutting out squares and sewing down the middle on
each side of a line.
A mini cutting mat or a turntable cutting mat would be good. You can cut without a mini but it would make it easier to do.
You will need a template of whatever size you are making. If you don't
have a template you can cut one from stiff cardboard or template plastic
but these will be prone to getting cut. And the corners may not be
accurate with cardboard or thin plastic.
But you won't have to buy any thing to make your HSTs. No paper piecing or Thangles or any other expense.
If you need a template just let me know. I send out a 2 1/2" and a 1 1/2" for free.
We make these up ahead and then have them on hand for whatever I decide
to make. This works well with scraps too. I just make two piles one dark
colors and one light and then I take one of each and sew them together
and then cut out the square from the center. You can sew them like flags
and it goes pretty quick. Then we go back and cut out the squares. Any
leftovers can be recycled.
Ok here we go. Here is my cut down version for making Half Square Triangles.
I used a 2 1/2" template and cut my strips 2 1/2" x 11"
This will give you 5 HSTs. You can make your strips longer but this works well for me.
Turn your mat and cut along the next side
Sew your two strips together
Iron the seams open for a flat surface
Place your template on the strips at
the bottom. Place two corners on the seam. Make sure your corners are
accurately placed for a better HST
Cut along one side
Continue turning the mat and cutting as you cut the other two sides
