Half Square Triangle Baby Quilt Patterns
Here s a demo using dark thread so that you can see the seam allowances.
Half square triangle baby quilt patterns. As the base of many other types of quilt patterns including flying geese quilt patterns most half square triangle quilt patterns do not require any elaborate cutting or piecing. Cut fat quarters into 9 squares. Each one measures 5 1 2 inches square before sewing. From quilt blocks to hst baby quilt patterns to full sized bed quilts the beauty of half square triangle quilt patterns lies in both their versatility and simplicity.
I love flying geese but that block is slightly more advanced than the hst so i love this as an alternative. How to make half square triangle blocks. Sew a seam 1 4 away down both sides of the line. One of the best things about half square triangle quilt patterns is that they are just as easy as they are stunning.
1 1 2 yards of background fabric. I love whenever i have the opportunity to sew something special. This first layout is a faux flying geese layout. Press as is to set the seams.
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This free quilt pattern includes instructions for making the half square triangles and sewing them together. About 1 yard total of other coordinating fabrics or scraps enough to cut 72 squares 4 x 4. Child s play easy half square triangle baby quilt pattern. 48 square of quilt batting.
All of the patterns below are made up of 64 half square triangle blocks. Cut sew 9 squares. Utilizing a variety of colors and the clean geometric look of triangles these half square triangle quilts can effortlessly become modern quilting patterns or be combined to make more traditional diamond and star quilt patterns. From beginner friendly to more challenging patterns take a look at our list below and get that sewing machine humming with some of our favorite.
This is a pattern that you can also make hst scraps from while you are sewing my first fat quarter fancy quilt. Match each light 6 x 6 square right sides together with a dark 6 x 6 square. Using a 1 4 inch seam allowance the quilt top should measure 40 1 2 inches square. Easy half square triangles baby quilt sewing tutorial easy half square triangles baby quilt sewing tutorial.
Approximately 42 x 42 square. Sew two seams each 1 4 from the marked center line. Secure patches with straight pins. Draw a diagonal line on the back of every light square.
Sew squares and cut apart the half square triangle units.