Half-square triangles, or right triangles, can be quickly and accurately cut with a rotary cutter. Many quilts can be made with half-square triangles (two triangles cut from one square).
If you need to cut half-square triangles, our instructions will say something like this:
From light green print, cut:
2—4-7/8" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for 4 large triangles total
First cut the squares in the size specified in the instructions. Then line up a ruler’s edge with the opposite corners of the square. Cut along the ruler’s edge to cut the square in half diagonally; separate the triangles. Repeat with the remaining square. Because the triangles’ long edges are on the bias, avoid stretching them when piecing so you don’t distort the seams.
Continued on Page 2: Quarter-Square Triangles
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