Shawl Every Day 2021 - Day 5 - Half Square Triangles
Half square triangles (or HSTs) are a common block element in quilting. It’s a pretty straightforward block where the seam runs diagonally across the block to cut the square into 2 different triangles. There are several ways to make them in bulk, such as 2-at-a-time, 4-at-a-time, 8-at-a-time, or I’ve even seen 12-at-a-time.
My current favorite method is the 4-at-a-time method because it puts the seam on the straight grain rather than on the bias, so it is less likely to distort. You do end up having to do a lot of trimming, but the end result is very neat and precise.
Shawl pattern is Dichotomy by Marjorie Dussaud
