I’m a sucker for a Half-Square Triangle (or HST). I was wasting time on gaining inspiration from Pinterest and came across this fabulous image with soooooo many different HST block combinations. If you’ve seen it before, then feel free to move along… but if you’re like me and haven’t seen it before, ENJOY! Image Source Are you on Pinterest? Do you use it regularly?
Check out these 10 great half square triangle quilt layouts for beginner quilters! There is also a tutorial for making the hst units.
This simple step HST scrap trick will save you time in the sewing/quilting process and make your HST scraps a breeze! Quilt faster and use up those scraps!
HALF PRICE pattern of the Month for September! A bold, modern design that looks stunning in any fabric choice!Choose your favouite colour for a stunning monochromatic look or mix up and show off your favourite prints. (Check out the fabric inspiration in the images section.) Full written and illustrated instructions for all 4 sizes, which includes: All yardage and supplies requirements Cutting amounts and instructions Instructions and illustrations for construction of blocks and assembly of quilt top. Pressing tips and fabric inspiration. Colouring page All of the above for 4 sizes: Baby, Small lap, Large lap and Bed (Full supplies shown in images.) Just choose your favourite fabrics and you are ready to go! This is a listing for a PDF pattern of instructions for you to make your own Ripple quilt. A link to download the pattern will be sent to you after purchase.
Inspired by a quilt that my friend Mary shared with me from Pinterest, I decided to design an Ombré HST quilt mathematically. This was the result. I chose to use a gradient of eight different values,
Half-square triangles are one of the most versatile units in quilting and these tutorials and size charts will help you achieve the accuracy you need!
This block-based HST pattern is perfect for some easy-breezy summer sewing!
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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...
Gather is a modern HST quilt pattern with a unique twist! This instant PDF download comes in queen, twin, throw and baby quilt sizes.
Enjoy these easy and fun cheat sheets/charts for quilters from Art Gallery Fabrics ®. No Waste Flying Geese, Magic 8 HST, basic HST, Four at a Time HST etc.
Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
Half Square Triangle Quilts are simple but they don't have to be boring! Here are 8 ways (plus variations) to turn your HSTs into quilts!
Make a simple Half Square Triangle Quilt with this free pattern! You can make this quilt with a precut stacker and your favorite fabric.
I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming - blergh! I've made the block the HST way... but... when I decided I'd had e
There are so many amazing fabric lines out right now, aren't there?! Oh my goodness!! Field Study, Indie, Out to Sea, Chicopee...and a bunch more! As soon as I got my bundle of Indie in the mail, I knew I...
How to sew a quilted coat: tips on choosing fabric, a coat pattern and a quilt pattern plus tips on how to make your coat fit!
Have you been nervous to try quilting? This is the project for YOU! Or perhaps just looking to try something new (but really this is OLD) ? This new tutorial over on my Youtube channel is an easy and modern twist on the classic Lamoyne star quilt block. This block has been around a very […]
Happy April! Are you seeing signs of spring in your neck of the woods yet? Well, here's another sign for you: April's block for the Perfect HST Sampler has landed! Meet Dupont Star! This month's block is named after Dupont Circle, the Washington, D.C., neighborhood where I lived righ
Free Motion quilting block by block. Free tutorial on various free motion quilting motifs. In this post, you'll learn how to free motion quilt an allover square loops design and also a direction guide to free motion quilting half square triangles
Tutorial for making half square triangles eight at time by Rachel @ Quiltineering
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I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming - blergh! I've made the block the HST way... but... when I decided I'd had e
In a recent post, I shared with you an easier way to create the colorful arrows in Denyse Schmidt's new pattern, Point me.... If you recall, I changed the construction after I had already cut out all those pesky triangles....sooooo..... here is an even easier way to put those arrows together {make those tiny HST's} if you have not already cut into your fabric. To begin you will need to cut two strips of fabric.... one white and one patterned fabric....cut each strip 4.25 inches wide by WOF. Then sub-cut the strips into 4.25 inch squares.... Place the two squares right sides facing and stitch, using a quarter inch seam allowance, all around the outside of the square.... Now cut the square once on the diagonal.... Take each half and cut again.... By stitching around the perimeter of the square, you have stitched the long straight edge of the triangle...... Press open with seams toward the darker fabric.... I have finished the quilt and I am now working on the pillow sham. I found this method is easier, faster and with better results. Maybe it is just me, but if you plan on making this quilt - you might want to give this method a try. After you have your HST's....stitch them together keeping the patterned fabric the upper left side and the solid fabric on the lower right. Because the strips are pieced together on the diagonal, each strip is one square less than the neighboring strip... And for the pillow a single solid triangle is added to the top of each strip... When stitching the strips together, I have found that the bias actually works in your favor. You can more easily get those seams{points} to fit together perfectly with a little stretch in your fabric strip.... I hope this helps!!! Well.....I have a few more strips to put together for this one....so stay tuned.... Happy Tuesday! mary
The Playroom Quilt pattern is here! This pattern is the second to release in the Sewn Home Series. I love how playful this pattern is without being overly complicated. This is a simple and easy pattern! It's the perfect beginner quilt. Do you recognize that backing? I finally made use of my Itajime Shibori fabrics. Read more about that process here. I have made this quilt four times and every time I am surprised at how fast it comes together. Fun Fact: This pattern was actually the very first one I designed for the series. I knew I wanted it to be called the Playroom Quilt because it reminds me of the stacking blocks we have for the boys in their playroom. I love that you could shift all these blocks around and come up with a different quilt top every time if you wanted to. They create so many fun patterns when they are all together! The blue and white version you see above is the crib size quilt. I have also been using it in the stroller almost every day now that the weather has cooled off. Can I start calling it a Stroller Size instead of Crib or Baby? It really does fit perfectly around both of them in our double Bob. Now this quilt kit will be available soon from Lamb & Loom - but isn't available quite yet. It brings me all the Fall/Winter vibes. I pulled these fabrics knowing I was going to gift this quilt top to my sister in law and her partner for Christmas. As the quilt was coming together I kept thinking... well maybe I should just keep it. I love it so much, but alas it will be getting wrapped and shipped off as a gift. I guess I will just have to make another one for myself. Quilt Kits Available Now: There are so many gorgeous kits available for this quilt. Check out all of these wonderful online quilt shops to purchase the kit after you have purchase the pattern here. ROSIE GIRL QUILTING I love the gold and white, but they are also caring all of these two color versions as kits as well! How will you ever decide?! They would all be beautiful! FABRIC STORK This gorgeous pink and green combo makes me so happy! Check out this quilt kit from Fabric Stork and grab one before they are gone! SALT CITY LANE Pattern Testers: As always - we can't forget about my wonderful pattern testers. I hope these inspire you as much as they inspire me! This first one is by Shannon Killham (@Beachmamamade) Look at this little nugget! I love this color combo. I'm adding it to my to-do list. It's just perfect! This next one is by Christine (@lopolokko) and just take a look at all that color. I love how the vibrant floral balances with the white. It's gorgeous! Look at this additional gold and white combo by Ama @thevibrantpixel. I love how vibrant the gold is against the white. It's giving me all the sunshine vibes! You might also be interested in the other patterns of this series: The Living Room Quilt Pattern The Playroom Quilt Pattern The Sunroom Quilt Pattern The Mudroom Quilt Pattern The Sewn Home Pattern Bundle
Learn how to use the Magic 8 Method when making Half Square Triangles and Pinwheels! It's a much faster way to piece Pinwheel and HST Quilts!
Enjoy the North Wind digital pattern from Easy Quilts.
I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming - blergh! I've made the block the HST way... but... when I decided I'd had e
10 ways to make modern two color quilt patterns shows you how to use design techniques and colors to create quilts with a modern look.
Enjoy these easy and fun cheat sheets/charts for quilters from Art Gallery Fabrics ®. No Waste Flying Geese, Magic 8 HST, basic HST, Four at a Time HST etc.
Sail Boat Block Tutorial
The craft blog of pattern designer Jeni Baker. Creative adventures in quilting, sewing, and color. Plus free sewing and quilting tutorials.
Welcome back to our celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Summer Sampler Series! We’re celebrating by re-releasing all 12 of the original Summer Sampler block patterns, entirely for free. This week we’re on block number 9—Minnesota.
I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming - blergh! I've made the block the HST way... but... when I decided I'd had e
I love the look of Flying Geese Quilts and here are 15 inspiration projects to get you making a flying geese quilt of your own!
