Happy Half Square Project BLOCK ONE

I have decided I need a new project to use my Half Squares on... so!  I am starting what I call

The Happy Half Square Project!!

And if you want - you can join in!!

I have picked a lot of Half Square Triangle Blocks, and designed some ( that may have existed - who knows) and each week I am going to stitch one, until I have enough to make a top - and then!

I will start over!!

Here is how it will work for me -

I am using 5 inch squares to make my Half Squares - so my Blocks are rather large.

But you can choose any size square you want to make your HST's - or any method - and then you can do the layouts and follow along!

Each week that I make one - I will post the layout here on Wednesdays.  I am pretty sure I will have one each week, as my dear son has cut up a TON of my scraps into 5 inch squares for me... I mean - I TON... Like a whole shoe box full ( he is 6'7" - he wears big shoes)

Each Block will take 16 Half Square Triangle Blocks

I use the method of drawing a line on the back of the white
Sewing 1/4 inch on each side
Slice down the center and press.

Therefore - I will need 8 Squares of my Background ( White)
and 8 squares of my Colors

BLOCK ONE

Tada!! Here is my First Block

Now I did try it using 2 1/2 inch squares - and made that Blue one.... It looks very tiny compared to my 5 in square ones.

I am kinda happy with this project - it is making my heart happy - and giving me a little inspiration!

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MidWeek Makers