The World Wide Quilting Page presents...

Easy Piecing Triangle Templates An easy way to make half-square & quarter-square triangles

Our goal here at the WWQP is to make quilting more fun for our users. We're sure that many quilters hate dealing with the math involved in rotary cutting half-square and quarter-square triangles. Trying to remember how much to add to the finished size and accurately cutting squares to the eigth of an inch can take all of the fun out quilting, so we are providing our user's with an easy way to make half-square and quarter-square triangles in three common finished sizes.

How to use Easy Piecing Triangle Templates

First, download and print out the correct size templates. We recommend that the quilter use a thin paper to print or copy the templates on to make removal easier.

Next, take the two fabrics that are being used to make the triangle squares and place them right sides together. Then place the Triangle Templates on top of the fabrics and pin the template in place being careful to avoid any of the printed lines.

Finally, sew on the dotted lines and cut apart the triangles on the solid lines. Remove the template paper and press the seam allowances toward the darker fabric. The triangles are now complete!!

Hint: For a quick and accurate way to attach the Triangle Templates to the fabric, print the templates out on freezer paper, then iron on to the wrong size of one of the triangle fabrics with a dry iron. If carefully cut and trimmed, freezer paper will go through many printers, but be sure to consult the printer manual and do a test printout first!!!

Easy Piecing Triangle Templates to Download

The triangles sizes below are the FINISHED sizes of the triangle squares. The templates will measure larger due to the seam allowances incorporated in the templates.

Half-Square Triangle Templates

Quarter-Square Triangle Templates