Easy and simple to piece, half-square triangles are an essential quilting technique and can be used to create truly incredible quilts. If you’re looking for some half-square triangle (HST) inspiration, then you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve gathered our favourite modern half-square triangle quilt patterns from around the web to spark your creativity, including both free and paid-for patterns. From baby quilts to contemporary designs, all these patterns feature beloved half-square triangles as well as a host of other fun techniques.
For those new to the world of half-square triangles, make sure you read our how to make half-square triangles guide first.
Karen Lewis’ quilt pattern uses 4 x 2in rectangles to create this eye-catching design. Follow her free half-rectangle triangles quilt pattern here on Gathered to make your own.
Sew Can She’s modern half-square triangle quilt pattern is made up of funky fruits! She shows you how to make this pineapple fruit quilt pattern over on her blog. It’s the perfect quilting project for summer.
Sandy Saengsuk’s Stellar Zebra pattern uses black and white HSTs to create a striking quilt. Pick up the PDF pattern from the Gathered Shop and get quilting this weekend.
Try making our free half-square triangle cushion pattern instead!
Lou Orth’s easy baby quilt pattern mixes and matches half-square triangles to create bright pops of colour. This project will help you perfect your HSTs and make a gift for the new baby in your life – it’s a win-win.
Lynne Goldsworthy’s contemporary patchwork quilt pattern is a beautiful example of HSTs coming together to make Morning Star quilt blocks. Use our free tutorial here on Gathered and master the art of the Morning Star.
Challenge yourself by sewing Paula Hope’s Dutch circles sampler quilt pattern. Featuring half-square triangles, appliqué, free-motion quilting and more, this quilt will put your skills to the test.
Lou Orth’s Desert Trails quilt uses earthy tones to create a chic design that’s perfect for the modern home. Made up from half-square triangles, Lou’s Free Sawtooth Star Quilt Pattern is a must-make.
We love Bonjour Quilt’s modern half-square triangle quilt pattern, especially when it’s made in this bright colourway. The yellow and aqua colours make it a lovely summer project, but you could also change the fabrics to suit the season.
This colourful quilt uses half-square triangles to create a range of fun blocks. From diamonds to pinwheels, Lynne Goldsworthy’s free Medallion Quilt Pattern has them all. Find the free pattern here on Gathered.
Follow our how to sew a patchwork flag banner tutorial and turn those half-square triangles into fun flags!
Wendy Chow’s Triangle Quilt and Cushion sewing pattern puts a modern spin on the traditional pinwheel block, and the results are amazing! The triangles differ in size and orientation, creating a stand-out quilt everyone will admire.
Homemade Emily Jane’s blog and shop are full of modern half-square quilting patterns, including this incredible solitaire quilt. This pattern comes with detailed instructions and colouring sheets for baby, lap, throw, twin and Queen/King bed sizes.
Designed to Quilt’s modern ombre herringbone quilt pattern is made from 8-at-a-time half-square triangles. Their free quilt pattern uses various shades of fabric to create a gorgeous ombre design, perfect for modern quilters.
Shannon Fraser Designs Pink Lemonade quilt uses half-square triangles and hourglass blocks to complete this geometric design. Plus, it’s fat quarter friendly, making it great for beginners.
There’s no process more rewarding than cutting, piecing and quilting your half-square triangles into a quilt. It’s meditative and enables you to create something beautiful that you’ll treasure forever.
Choose a pattern which speaks to you and let your HST skills fly!
Head over to our fat quarter quilt patterns round-up to find even more modern half-square triangle quilt patterns.
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