Elaine’s Tech Tips: Half Square Triangles

Half Square Triangles by Elaine Theriault is a practical quilting article focused on one of the most useful units in quiltmaking. Elaine explains how half square triangles are made, why contrast matters, and how accuracy affects the finished quilt. The article compares two common approaches: making half square triangles from squares and making them from strips. It also reviews helpful tools, discusses the pros and cons of each method, and explains why trimming and pressing are worth the extra effort. Skills covered include marking, stitching, cutting, pressing, trimming dog ears, squaring units, and improving piecing accuracy.