Eight Square Method for Making Half Square Triangles

Half square triangle quilt patterns, also known as HSTs, are made in this technique tutorial. Learn how to make HST quilts quickly. This is a fast, efficient and fun method of combining various colored patterns and putting them together, creating a square. There are a number of different approaches to making half square triangle quilt patterns, and you may find this particular set of half-square triangle instructions to be the method that works best for you.

Project TypeLearn a Technique

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniquePieced