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How to Make Four Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks at One Time (with no marking!)

Christine Mann — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 23:46:45 +0000

Here’s a quick way to make four half-square triangle quilt blocks from two fabric squares. Start with two same-size squares. Mine were 10″, the size square that comes in layer cake precut packages. Lay the squares with right sides together. Carefully align the edges and corners. Sew all around the outside of the squares, using a...

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Sewing Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks from Fabric Squares — Tutorial

Christine Mann — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 09:40:21 +0000

Here’s an easy way to make half-square triangle blocks from two fabric squares. Each set of two squares will make two mirror-image triangle blocks. Step-by-Step Instructions Start with two squares of the same size from two fabrics that look good together. I cut one square from this cute cherry fabric and paired it with a...

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Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial

Christine Mann — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:14:47 +0000

There’s something so cheerful and festive about the pinwheel block — and it’s also an easy block that is well within the abilities of beginning quilters. Pinwheels look great in quilts for children or in Christmas projects. The block is made by sewing together four half-square triangle blocks in such a way that the block...

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