Sometimes you just want to try some new designs and get away from the "usuals". Continue reading for 15 unique ways to quilt a half square triangle quilt block for inspiration on your next quilt!
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, numbered 1-8 from lightest to darkest. I began by drawing a 7 by 9 rectangle in my graph notebook and ...continue reading →
Check out these 10 great half square triangle quilt layouts for beginner quilters! There is also a tutorial for making the hst units.
July block for HST quilt-along. Made from DS Quilts Sugar Creek and Kona Snow. Blogged here.
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!
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
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.
Over 40 Different Foundation Paper-Pieced Scrappy Half-Square Triangle Quilt Ideas!
11494 views on Imgur: The magic of the Internet
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...
11494 views on Imgur: The magic of the Internet
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, numbered 1-8 from lightest to darkest. I began by drawing a 7 by 9 rectangle in my graph notebook and ...continue reading →
Well, our marriage survived the cell antenna installation and unfortunately it doesn't work. Our house is too poorly situated to pick up a good signal so I'm packing it up and sending it back. That wa
I have my third finish of the 2nd quarter (here is a link to my original list ). It’s a quilt for our first grandchild. I was having trouble trying to decide on a design for the quilt so I d…
Learn how to sew a half square triangle - the most versatile block in quilting! This step-by-step tutorial will help you master the HST.
Over 40 Different Foundation Paper-Pieced Scrappy Half-Square Triangle Quilt Ideas!
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.
Labyrinth quilt patterns are the new design you may want to try. In this post, we've pulled together 15 free patterns to inspire your next project.
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 […]
Tutorial for making half square triangles eight at time by Rachel @ Quiltineering
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.
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…
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!
Did you know that newborns lack color vision initially? Because of this, high contrast images are easier for them to see. Black and white shapes and patterns create the strongest signals on baby's retina and help them learn to register or align two signals from two eyes into one single image in the brain. So, let's have some fun making black and white patterned blocks for our favorite newborns! You could turn a single block into a mini quilt tummy time mat, nursery pillow, or even make multiple blocks and turn it into a baby quilt!
A while back my friend Sara (@saracecilquilts) posted a picture on Instagram of a quilt she made from 2.5" strips. It was darling, and she graciously shared her cutting dimensions with me. After doing a bit of figuring, I came up with {rough} dimensions for 3 sizes: baby, throw and twin. It's such a fast and fun quilt to sew together. Not to mention, a super-cute way to use up leftover strips. (or start with a brand-new jelly roll!) I've only made the twin size so far (I adore quilts that can be used on beds!), but plan on making many more of these quilts as my leftover strips multiply. The instructions below aren't super comprehensive, but you'll get the general idea. =) Tutorial for: EASY Half-Square-Triangle (HST) STRIP QUILT *finished block size 7.5" *1/4" scant seam allowance *WOF = width of fabric *HST = half square triangle NOTES: - I don't have calculations for how much fabric you'll need, but you can figure that out. I used a combination of leftover 2.5" scraps, and full 2.5" x WOF jelly roll strips. For full strips, after sewing 4 together, I sub-cut them into 8.5" squares, which made it go really fast! -If using 2.5" strips that are WOF , you can get four (or five) 8.5" strip squares out of each full strip set (4 strips sewn together). (4 is conservative; 5 if strips have a min. of 42.5" usable fabric) Baby/Crib Size (37.5" x 45") - 5 blocks across x 6 down = 30 blocks (15 squares of each - strips & solid) Throw Size: 60" x 75" = 8 blocks across x 10 down = 80 blocks (40 squares of each - strips & solid) 68" x 75.5" = 9 blocks across x 10 down = 90 blocks (45 squares of each - strips & solid) Twin Size: (67.5" x 90") 9 blocks across x 12 down = need 108 blocks (54 squares of each - strips & solid) If you can get 5 per WOF (42.5"): -make 11 WOF strip sets, -cut 11 WOF solid strips, If you can get 4 per WOF: -make 14 WOF strip sets -cut 14 WOF solid strips DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING BLOCKS: 1) Sew (4) 2.5" strips together, trim to 8.5" squares. 2) Cut white/solid 8.5" squares, mark line diagonally 3) Place solid square with strip square. Sew 1/4" on either side of diagonal line (make sure you pay attention to the direction of your strips - keep them going the same direction when you sew them to the solid square!) 4) cut apart on the drawn line, yeilding (2) 8" squares [for info on stripe binding fabric, click here] If you make one of these quilts yourself, be sure to tag us on your IG picture! sara (@saracecilquilts) and me @redrainbootshandmade
Learn how to sew 2,4 & 8 HSTs. More piecing in less time! More HST mean quicker quilts and beautiful works of art in a fraction of the time!
This is the place to find ALL the info for the 2021 Modern HST BOM! Bookmark this page so you have easy access to each monthly quilt block when it is released. Direct Links: Choosing your quilt block size! Number of block units needed. January Block January Bonus Block February Block March Block April Block April Bonus Block May Block June Block July Block July Bonus Block August Block September Block October Block October Bonus Block November Block December Block Possible Layouts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): How do I join? Where do I sign up? There are no official sign ups. To join in the fun, just make each month's quilt block. If you're on social media, please share the blocks you make! If you post on Instagram, you can tag me (@stephjacobson) and my coshosts Zina (@zanymouse) and Miriam (@quiltafricafabrics) so we can see what you make. You can also post pictures of your blocks on my quilting Facebook page. How much does it cost? There is no charge. Each month's quilt block pattern will be posted (for FREE!) on the first of each month. Your only cost will be in the materials (fabric, batting, etc) needed to make the quilt. How much fabric do I need? There is no definitive answer to this because the amount of fabric needed will depend on what size quilt blocks you decide to make. Once again in 2021, we'll have 12 monthly quilt blocks and 4 bonus blocks released randomly throughout the year. Stay tuned for a post with some guidance for figuring out how much fabric you will need. Do I have to use African print fabrics? Nope! You are welcome to make your quilt blocks using any fabrics you like! I know Miriam would love to see your creations in her beautiful African fabrics. You can see everything she has to offer in her online shop, Quilt Africa Fabrics. Where can I find the block each month? Blocks will be posted on the first day of each month. You can find them: Here on my blog (stephjacobsondesigns.com). For easy reference, I will post a direct link to each month's block here on this page. On Instagram. Each block will be posted on my Instagram page (@stephjacobsondesigns) as well as Zina's Instagram page (@zanymouse) and Miriam's Instagram page (@quiltafricafabrics). On my Facebook page. If you're on Facebook, please share a picture of your quilt block as a comment when each block is posted.
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
We have a monthly bucket list challenge over on Cbees. This month is flying geese. The purpose of the bucket list is to broaden your methods or techniques with a selected skill. If you want to join in the fun, you can join the group HERE . It is important to know that Cbees is a sister 'activity' list of Cyberquilters, so you must be a member of Cyberquilters first, before you can join Cbees. Now, stay calm. I know you are joining two yahoo groups, but they are some of the best quilting groups on the internet and membership is FREE ! LOL I'm tempted to say they ARE THE BEST quilting groups, but I also want to avoid receiving any hate mail from members of other groups. Okay, so I've been working hard, stitching bits and pieces into my Dizzy Geese piece. This is only the center of my piece. I know, it doesnt look like it should be two days worth of work. But, hey, this center piece finishes at 6-1/2 inches square. So, you're more impressed now? LOL Now, back to the borders. I'm anxious to get this done because I have other projects that I feel ready to get started. So have a Happy Day and see you soon.
Double Pinwheel Block Easy Scrappy Style – Tutorial For some time I’ve been thinking about a Double Pinwheel and how to make this in an easier fashion. I think I’ve come up with something here. I’m excited! Hope you will be too! Do you remember when Jenny Doan showed us how to make pinwheel blocks … Continue reading Double Pinwheel Block Easy Scrappy Style – Tutorial →
Learn how to make a simple modern baby quilt. This Herringbone baby quilt tutorial features a quick piece 8 at a time HST method.
Make a simple Half Square Triangle Quilt with this free pattern! You can make this quilt with a precut stacker and your favorite fabric.
Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
