Lap Quilts Part 2: Half Square Triangle ON POINT_Easy piecing

Jan 12, 2024

Designer: Daisi Toegel

Size or dimensions: Lap size– 54” x 52” finished

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This is the second of three lap quilt tutorials of this series. Check out part one, here!

In this tutorial we’ll make a simple half-square-triangle quilt but set on point. The quilt will look like a triangle quilt, but sewn using a much quicker and easier technique.

Let’s get started.

Note: Use ¼” seam allowance, or otherwise noted.

Tools Needed:

Fabric requirements:

Color 1 (C1): 3/4yd = Cut (2) 12 ½” x WOF strips; sub cut (6) 12 ½” squares
Color 2 (C2): 3/4yd = Cut (2) 12 ½” x WOF strips; sub cut (6) 12 ½” squares
Color 3 (C3): 3/4yd = Cut (2) 12 ½” x WOF strips; sub cut (6) 12 ½” squares
Backing and batting: 58” x 56”
Binding: (6) strips 2 ½” x WOF; join each strip on a 45 degrees angle, fold in half (right sides out) and press.

***Starching is recommended for this quilt as all fabric pieces will be cut on the bias.

1) Cutting the fabrics:

Cut each square of each color once in half to make (12) triangle parts of each color.
Cut (1) C1 triangle part in half horizontally to make (2) equilateral triangles.
Cut (1) C2 triangle part in half horizontally to make (2) equilateral triangles.

2) Sewing:

To sew each block, follow the chart below, you’ll need:

(4) C1 + C3 blocks
(4) C3 + C2 blocks
(5) C2 + C1 blocks

Press all seams open for each block individually.

When the rows that include a corner are ready, sew the corner piece.

Add the rows according to the pictures below, press the rows in opposite directions so seams nest, or press all seams open, whatever works best for you.