Quilters Madder Part 2

We made it to Friday! Ready for Part 2 of the quiltalong?

Now we are going to make half square triangles. Using 6 different background (the pink now is going to be used as a background) and 6 different madder we will make hst that finish at 1 1/2". I'll show you the method I used, but feel free to use your favorite method. You will need 6 of each. My method makes 8, so you can use the hst in another project or you can make it real scrappy and use them in another block in this quilt.

From your madder and background fabric cut  a 5"x5" square of each and layer them right sides together. Use a hera marker or pencil to mark a line diagonally both ways. If you want you can mark your square into 4 equal squares too.(vertical and horizontal) Sew 1/4" on both sides of  the diagonal lines.  Don't press yet.

 Using your ruler and cutter, slice on the pencil/hera marks, making 8 hst. 

 Ta-da! Press toward the dark color and trim to 2". 

I used my pink for 2 layers. 

 Now you will need 4 more madders and background. I cut mine 2 1/2" x 5". We only need 3 hst, so you'll have one extra.

 Sew as shown.

 Slice, press and trim to 2". 

Now you should have 6 different madder/shirtings each of 6,  and 3 each of 4 different madder/shirtings. 

(48 total!)

Nice work, pat your self on the back! Keep you fabric out cause we'll be cutting more next Friday!

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Have an awesome weekend!