Quickly achieve perfect Half Rectangle Triangles (HRTs) with Foundation Paper Piecing! This FPP pattern comes in 11 sizes to give you lots of options for your quilts! It can be very tricky to sew Half Rectangle Triangle blocks with perfect angles using traditional piecing methods. Many quilters choose to sew them larger than needed and purchase expensive rulers to trim them back down to get the perfect size. Avoid the extra cost and wasted time by using a much simpler approach...Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)! You can use these FPP templates when the pattern you are working on calls for HRTs. You can also use them to create your own dynamic, angled designs, including elongated diamonds, chevrons, parallelograms, modern zigzag patterns, and even mountain and landscape scenes.
These HRTs come in 11 sizes to give you lots of options! Finished sizes include: 1 by 2 inches, 1½ by 3 inches, 2 by 4 inches, 2½ by 5 inches, 3 by 6 inches, 3½ by 7 inches, 4 by 8 inches, 4½ by 9 inches, 5 by 10 inches, 6 by 12 inches, and 7 by 14 inches. Easy to follow taping instructions are provided for sizes: 5 by 10 inches, 6 by 12 inches, and 7 by 14 inches. You will receive the pattern as a digital download in PDF format and you can print it on 8½ by 11 inch size paper. This pattern comes with an overview, printing instructions, fabric cutting instructions, FPP tips, four coloring pages, and template pages (there are templates for each size and each diagonal direction). This pattern includes basic instructions explaining the sewing technique of foundation paper piecing (FPP). This Half Rectangle Triangle (HRT) pattern is an easy FPP pattern and perfect for beginners.
