Learn to make 4 half square triangles with just two squares of fabric. Also included: free printable cutting size chart, step photos and video.
A video demonstration, HST conversion chart to make all block sizes, and sewing techniques to sew 2, 4 or 8 half square triangles at a time!
Welcome to finish it up Friday! Once again, I am thankful for accountability of this linky party and the push to finish something each week! It gets a little harder during this time of the year...but I don't need to tell you that! These little guys....1 1/2" finished half-square triangles...are my new favorite. (Quarter in the photo for scale.) They were an off shoot from another project, of course. Quilting is one big rabbit trail, isn't it? But....it's a fun trail to be on and I wouldn't have it any other way! I had the bright idea to use these tiny HSTs to make a cherry pit warmer. My feet will be perpetually cold until May or June of next year...but this little cherry pit warmer will help! The inside is filled with cleaned (and sanitized) cherry pits. To warm it up, I place it in the microwave for a few minutes, along with a cup of water, to prevent burning or scorching. It retains the heat for several minutes. I've also filled these types of warmers with rice, which seems to retain the heat even longer than the cherry pits. Either way, these warmers are a must in my house! I think they would make great gifts, too. The back side is patchwork, as well. I layered the patchwork onto 100% cotton batting (since it will be microwaved, be sure to avoid any polyester in the batting) and then I quilted it with straight lines. I sewed the two panels together, turned it right side out, filled it and stitched it closed by hand. It didn't take long at all...once the patchwork was made, that is! :) My son already requested one in his favorite color scheme of blue and green. He knew better than try to claim this one as his own! This is scrap project # 117. These blocks were leftover from my just four fun quilt (free pattern here) and since there were 6 of them, I thought they would make a perfect set of coasters. I love to make coasters because they are quick, they are cute, and they use up those long, skinny strips of leftover batting. These finish at about 4 1/2" square and they are reversible. (Love that!) Binding coasters feels highly ridiculous, but it finishes them off so nicely...I knew it would be worth it! I used my how to bind tiny things tutorial, which worked like a charm. My husband asked if he could take them to work to put in his office, so they have already found a home. Hurray! These are scrap project #118. To thank you for reading, commenting and joining in my linky party, I thought it would be fun to offer up some prizes each Friday in December. Each week I will pick a random winner from the links, and also a random winner from the comments. If I pick your name, you can pick any 3 of my PDF patterns...just as a thank you! This party wouldn't be a party without you! :) Now it's your turn! Do you have a finish to share this week? If so, please link up! Thank you for joining me for finish it up Friday!
Whether you're new to quilting or just brushing up on the basics, this Half Square Triangle tutorial is quick and to the point with photographs to guide you along the way! I'm sure since you've taken the time to look this post up that you already know Half Square Triangles (or HSTs for short) are
The half-square triangle: You can't get far into quilting without encountering this foundational unit. Today we'll cover HSTs math and how to trim HSTs
The Half Square Triangle block is one of the most popular quilt blocks. This simple block can be arranged in endless ways to create unique quilt designs. The designs in this post were created using 80 Half Square Triangles (2 charm packs) and arranging them in an 8 x 10 grid. Create your own designs...
Half square triangles can be quick and easy to make with these simple tips. Learn how to make them in batches for all your quilting projects.
Edyta Sitar in the Laundry Basket Quilts booth, with the half-square triangle quilt from all the Moda spring 09 lines
Almost 3-1/2 years ago i shared the Magic 8 method on my blog. That particular post has been pinned thousands of times, shared and re~blogged over and over. Well...the other day, i was thinking about this method and may have an idea to improve just a bit on the very popular Magic 8 method. Nothing earth shattering, but just something to consider...Plus i've created a cutting chart and sharing a slick way to trim all those half square triangles! So let's begin at the beginning. How to make 8 half square triangles using only 2 fabric squares. To make a Magic 8, first determine what size finished half square triangles are desired. For example: To make 2" finished half square triangles, Add to the 2" measurement, 7/8". Your total is now 2-7/8" Multiply 2-7/8" by 2. That equals 5-3/4". (2) 5-3/4" fabric squares are the size needed to create (8) 2" finished half square triangles. ** improvement: cut the 2 fabric squares 1/4" larger. For the above example...Cut (2) 6" squares instead of 5-3/4". This will allow you to trim your half square triangles for more accuracy. For those very accurate quilters, this step may not be necessary. Here's how to make a Magic 8 Take your desired fabric squares and place them right sides together. Draw 2 diagonal lines corner to corner Stitch a 1/4" on either side of both drawn lines Cut the stitched fabric squares apart, resulting in 8 half square triangles. There will be 4 cuts. With each cut, be careful not to shift the fabric squares. The first is a vertical cut, right down the middle. The second cut will be horizontal...again, right in the middle. The third cut is corner to corner and the fourth cut is the opposite corner to corner Voila! If the fabric squares shift a bit, the extra 1/4" will allow one to trim for accuracy. Now for a great trimming trick... Say you need to trim your half square triangles to 2". Draw a diagonal line using a dry erase pen on an acrylic ruler. In this example i've drawn my diagonal line 2" down from the corner of the ruler. If you want to trim half square triangles to 1-1/2", the 'dry erase' diagonal line would be 1-1/2" down from the corner of the ruler. Line up the 'dry erase' diagonal line with the seam, and trim. EZPZ! This trimming trick is shared from Corey Yoder of Little Miss Shabby Here's a chart to help determine what size fabric squares to cut for the desired Half Square Triangles. The unfinished size is also the trimming size which includes seam allowance. ***For a FREE printable download of these instructions, head over to my Craftsy Pattern Store HERE. Look for the Free Magic 8 Tutorial. Consider following my Crafty Pattern Store too as i will be offering more free tutorials soon! Now...go make something yummy with all those half square triangles!!
Made with charms from a couple 3 Sister's lines, and Panier de Fleurs by French General. Border is from Antique Fair. Pieced and quilted on my machine with Aurifil 50 wt in 2325 and 2021. Dimensions: 46" by 55". Completed April 2014.
Explore knitnlit's 899 photos on Flickr!
Half Square Triangles are the blocks of choice for this week in the Jen Kingwell’s Gypsy Wife Quilt Sew-along. I used the template B13 from the Marti Michell Template Set B to fussy cut these triangles. As you can see I’ve started assembling my quilt in an attempt to get ahead and trouble shoot for...
A clever variation of the friendship quilt block is as simple as using the same fabric in the center of the block that you used for the star points.
Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.com just released her 5th step in her recent mystery "Roll Roll Cotton Boll" and we are now faced with 600 HSTs!!!!!!! Oh and by the way they are 1.5" finished. Here's an easy way to do 8 at once: Unfinished Size HST Needed: If you need a different size, feel free to email me. For RRCB you will use 4.5" squares. Draw two lines diagonally, and one horizontally, and one vertically. Your half line will be at the 2.25" mark. With your two squares Right Sides Together, stitch a SCANT 1/4" from each diagonal line. Cut on your diagonal lines. Then cut on your other drawn lines, Vertically, and horizontally (cut the previous cuts in half) Trim dog ears, Press and Voila! This quilt is now available in Bonnie Hunter's Quilting book called "String Fling"
How to make half-square triangle quilt blocks of any size. A quick piece method to create multiple quilt blocks at one time.
This includes a free downloadable half square triangle chart with measurement cheat sheets for each method to make 2, 4, and 8 HSTs at a time.
This quilt started as a few leftover blocks from my previous fall quilts. I wasn’t loving it, but decided to dilute the very rust and blue color scheme by gradually adding more fabrics in other colou
Make this 10″ LeMoyne Star block using half square triangles.
This method is great for when you need to make lots and lots of half square triangles of the same color (preferably divisible by 8).
Half square triangles can be quick and easy to make with these simple tips. Learn how to make them in batches for all your quilting projects.
The Summer Storm Block of the Month takes you through a rainstorm in a forest as you make quilt blocks. Full tutorials.
Half square triangle quilt block with charm pack #easyquiltblocks #quiltblock#quilt#patchwork#퀼트#머신퀼트#퀼트패턴. Sung Si Kyung · And we go
Fall colors for simple Half-square triangle patchwork pillow and hourglass quilted table runner tutorials and sewing projects.
8 half square triangles sewn at one time? Can that really even happen?
Looking for quilt block inspirations? Half-square (1/2-square) and quarter-square (1/4-square) triangles are the foundation for many quilt designs. Today,
How to make a paper pinwheel quilt block Learn to make this block in 2 minutes: This block is made with half square triangles (HSTs) and squares. It’s a beginner quilt block. Block size 12 1/…
Learn How To Make A Perfect Variable Star Quilt Block using Half Square Triangles.
Welcome! If you are just joining us, information about materials can be found here, and here are the previous blocks: Block 1, Block 2, Block 3, Block 4, Block 5, Block 6, Block 7, Block 8, Block 9, Block 10, Block 11, Block 12, Block 13, Block 14, Block 15, Block 16, Block 17, Block 18, Block 19. Materials: 8 3.5" squares of Color A 8 3.5" squares of Color B *note* these are the essential materials for each block, so you can cut several blocks worth of fabric at once to save time! Create your blocks, following the same procedure as last week. If you need help making your blocks, please see this post. You should end up with 16 2.5" squares. Ready to lay out your block? Here we go! ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 After you have sewn your squares into rows, press your seams. I like to press odd numbered rows to the left, and even to the right. It helps to use a small piece of paper to number your rows. I like the tiny post-it notes. After pressing, you are ready to sew your rows together! Pin, if necessary, but I find that these short rows don't require pinning. Press one final time, and voila! Another finished block! Only 52 to go! Pat yourself on the back! Remember to add your blocks to our flickr group!
Let's be honest. Most quilters love seeing a project come together piece by piece. What many of us don't like is all the prep work. Washing, ironing, and cutting hundreds of little pieces takes almost as much time as putting your masterpiece together. I love watching my project slowly
Today let's take a look at this Broken Window quilt block from the Kansas City Star publication. Once again, there are other blocks out there called Broken Window - that's just the way it is. This block isn't very difficult - if you can do Half Square Triangles and Flying Geese, you're good to go! Let's get started.
How to Make Half Square Triangles a few different ways. Download the HST cheat sheet to keep handy as you quilt. Easy Half square triangles
This block can appear to be a bit complex at first sight but it’s quite simple to do. All you need is 4 strips of fabric the same size sewn together. Use high contrasting fabrics for better r…
Bloc Loc Ruler, Half-square-triangle block, einfach bunt quilts, quiltblock, patchwork, nähen, Kissen nähen, Nähen für Valentin, Moda Stoff
Learn How To Make A Perfect Ohio Star Quilt Block using a Quarter Square Triangle.
Learn all about sewing Quarter Square Triangles including variant types, starting square size, trimming and a Quarter Square Triangle Chart to refer to.
Learn how to make 2-at-a-time half-square triangles and download the match cheat sheet for easy reference on starting square size!
Make a Triangle Jitters quilt with 8 fat quarters! This is a beginner-friendly half square triangle pattern. Achieve this ombré effect with the same fabric!
The Half Square Triangle Pouch is a flat square-shaped quilted pouch with a zipper running diagonally across the front.
Happy Monday! I've got something super exciting to share with you all today! It's my method of making perfect half-square triangles (HSTs) in a fraction of the time, with no marking diagonal lines or squaring up the finished units! Yes, really . I'm calling it "Perfect HSTs."
This is a short post explaining my focus this year on using up Leftover Quick Corners (which usually end up being tiny Half Square Triangles).
In this sewing tutorial I want to show you how I make 16 perfect half square triangles at once with precision (and I don’t need to trim them after I am done) and very fast with my embroidery machine Brother Luminaire. You can do it with Babylock Solaris as well. I digitized this embroidery design and it works great as my template for making identical half square triangles.The whole embroidery takes only 5 minutes.
How to make a paper pinwheel quilt block Learn to make this block in 2 minutes: This block is made with half square triangles (HSTs) and squares. It’s a beginner quilt block. Block size 12 1/…
Learn to make 4 half square triangles with just two squares of fabric. Also included: free printable cutting size chart, step photos and video.
A video demonstration, HST conversion chart to make all block sizes, and sewing techniques to sew 2, 4 or 8 half square triangles at a time!
The Half Square Triangle (HST) quilt block may be one of the most basic blocks but there are so many ways to make them! Recently I revisited my Sun Salutations quilt pattern (a quilt entirely constructed out of HSTs) and did a bit of math to make a smaller version. Once you know the basic formula
