Subscribe for weekly crafty tutorials and fun videos. Start and stop your stitching a good 14 from the beginning or end of the printed line. I have several hst quilts that are currently in the works, so i decided to do a simple half square triangle tutorial so you can make some too. Finished quilt is a crib size, measuring approximately 40 x 60.
Quilt snips mini tutorial square dance quilt missouri star quilt company. Start by cutting from the bottom left corner to the peak of the first triangle at 2 over from the side. There are various ways to make a half square triangle quilt block or entire quilt. One square is typically a neutral or solid while the other square is a print. Learn how to make a triangle in a square quilt block in 2 minutes. This is critical to the success of your quarter square triangles. Msqcs jenny shows us how to make the simple yet beautiful hsts around the world quilt using 10 inch squares of precut fabric layer cakes.
However, it is most common to find the center square framed by two or even more separate triangle borders. A half square triangle refers to the two triangles that are cut from one square. If youd like to get started on quilting and need supplies, come on over and check us out at or take a look at our awesome deals every day at. Before being sewn into a quilt, the corners of that triangle just dont look as if theyre in the right place. A few days ago i wrote a blog that explained what a half square triangle was and how to cut lots of them at once. Whether you are a beginner quilter working on your first easy patchwork pattern or an old pro looking to brush up your hst technique, this great tutorial. My eldest chose a long time ago some really cool fabrics and wanted another quilt greedy really i know how he feels. Find amazing deals on half square triangle quilt patterns from several brands all in one place.
Rotating them around, to the right, left, or upsidedown can change the look of your quilt completely. Search results for half square triangle quilt patterns. Each set of two squares will make two mirrorimage triangle blocks. Make the square in a square quilt tutorial youtube. Wait dont just lay the ruler on and draw a line and dont line the ruler up with the corners of that block. Included in this post is a video demonstration, hst conversion chart to give you the math to make all block sizes, and sewing techniques to sew 2, 4 or 8 half square triangles at a time. So i thought id come back with a triangle tutorial. This pattern requires a basic knowledge of quilting technique and terminology. Create two each 12square triangle blocks of afternoon picnic red. Follow partial seam instructions above same steps as righttwist blocks. Square dance quilt harmony farm riley blake designs. How to make a scrappy half and half square triangle hst block tip while i chose to use solids for the strips of fabric, this block may work better with scrappy print fabrics where the strips may not be so obviously mismatched on some of the quilt designs. Equilateral triangle quilt tutorialthis is a tutorial for an easy equilateral triangle quilt, with triangles cut using a rotary cutter. In this case, i stitched and cut out triangles until i found a layout i was happy with.
If youve never done any paper piecing, this is the perfect block to learn. Im keen on this fantastic photo learn the perfect way to make a triangle in. I have turned this blog into a how to article and you can get to it by clicking here the half square is a very popular mini block because you use it in. Triangle in a square ruler by quilt in a day 735272020080. Heres an easy way to make halfsquare triangle blocks from two fabric squares.
The tri ruler is used for cutting the center piece and the recs ruler is used for cutting the side pieces. Half square triangles are a staple in almost any quilters repertoire. Ok, now cut from that triangle peak to 4 over at bottom of the strip. This tutorial series is part of the value added quilt along. So i couldnt resist jumping on the triangle trend and stitching up some triangle patchwork wall art for my very bare living room walls, and i thought id share how easy this technique is. Half square triangles have to be one of my favorite blocks to sew. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. Lynn wilder invites you to join her for easy patchwork math. Learn the perfect way to make a triangle in a square block using the v block tool by studio try this quilt tutorial and see if you dont agree.
Flip the triangle in a square quilt block pattern over to the printed side and stitch with a short stitch length 1. I hope you found this post and video tutorial helpful. Sewing halfsquare triangle quilt blocks from fabric. Easy quilting tutorial with jenny doan of missouri star quilt co. Fully illustrated and detailed instructions are included and a free shining star. Ruler tutorial the quilt in a day half square triangle.
So, thats 4 over from the bottom left corner of the fabric strip. How to make a half square triangle quilting technique. Value dance quilt tutorial, part b stitched in color. Welcome to patchwork square a place for quilters to download free quilt block patterns, for personal use. Make righttwist blocks by arranging four triangles the ones cut with the fabric face down on the. This video shows you how i made the common half square triangle beginner quilt block. The halfsquare triangle or hst for short is a quilters most versatile piecing shape, holding seemingly endless design combinations. This block includes a partial seam, which might be overwhelming, but is a great skill. Tutorial patchwork patchwork patterns quilt block patterns quilt blocks patchwork quilting mini quilts strip quilts patch quilt. Video tutorial triangle in a square quilt block youtube.
Once again, expert quilt designer elsie campbell presents a book of quilt patterns that are one part innovation. Modern quilt block series square dance block pattern by amy ellis. I just finished piecing together a triangle quilt for my daughters baby due in april and none of my triangles have perfect points, i was frustrated but had just decided that thats how it was supposed to look because the pattern didnt work any other way. Make sure to read the previous installment of this series here the simplest method for piecing a triangle in a square is to use the trirecs ruler set. All stars block of the month with jenny doan of missouri star quilt co video. Block of the month series featuring the june square dance quilt block and the. However, you can cut a triangle from any piece of fabric thats at least 5 inches square. Jan 31, 2012 i love discovering new quilting tools and you can never have too. This article is part of a series on precision quilt piecing techniques.
For example, suppose the length of the side of the finished square is 5 inches. It consists of a center square surrounded by four triangles, which frame the block and create another square unit. Sometimes the center square is framed by just one set of triangles. The triangle square dance alliance is an adhoc group of dancers and callers from several clubs in the triangle region of north. The next installment in the modern quilt block series is the square dance block. Whether you are new to quilting or are someone who has enjoyed this passion for a while, you will find a variety of quilt block patterns for every skill level, so there is something for everyone. The calculator will determine that you will need to cut a square with sides whose length is 4 12 inches to make 2 unfinished corner triangles and a square with sides whose length is. Here ive shown you 4 squares because that is how many you need to start with to end up with 1 block. You can find the quilt in a day half square triangle ruler available here for sale. Patchwork tutorial patchwork quilt patterns quilt block patterns pattern blocks block quilt quilt blocks easy patchwork baby. Easily sew 14 square triangles with nohassle triangle tool. From the book square dance by martha thompson you sew the block on the left, and then very clever cutting with a little twister template yields the block on the right. Square dance, turoriel 2 tutoriel patchwork, gabarit. The 3patch quarter square triangle quilt block is simply a combination of a quarter and half square triangle unit.
If youd like to learn how to free motion the top of your quilt, click here. No you want to place the ruler so its more or less lined up with the corners, but more importantly, the line you are about to draw should be 90 degrees to the first seam line. Make a tranquil triangles quilt with jenny doan of. Sewing halfsquare triangle quilt blocks from fabric squares tutorial. Ive set up this page as a quick reference to the tutorials found on this blog. Comprised of simply a square made from two equal right triangles, this block is one of the most used and most versatile quilt blocks in history. No quilt templates are used in this quick cutting method. If you dont see what youre looking for, use the search bar on the blog page to look for specific projects or subjects. Other techniques for piecing these units involve cutting and sewing individual. Designed by nancy zieman for clover usa, this notion will make accurate quilt units for traditional and modern quilts. Come find the half square triangle quilt patterns you are looking for. These triangles are either quartersquare triangles or.
However, i do share with you my process of creating a simple patchwork quilt. To create a half square triangle hst, you start with 2 squares of the same size. About this tutorial how to do a half square quilting block with jenny from missouri star quilt co. Quilters use this technique to rotary cut several triangles at once. They are simple, look good in nearly any fabric choices, and can be used to make countless combinations. For the quilt background on both sides, youll cut corner triangles and side or setting triangles. Beginner quilting half square triangle tutorial youtube. Make a tranquil triangles quilt with jenny doan of missouri star.
Jenny from msqc shows you how to make a half square triangles quilt in a simple and easy tutorial. You can make hundreds of different quilts using just the simple hst. Patchwork tutorials rachel at stitched in color january 5, 2012. I prefer to foundation piece itboth for accuracy and speedi simply find it much easier to trim. Video tutorial triangle in a square quilt block sewn up. First jeni will show readers how to create any sized hst using a handy chart of cut sizesyoull be using this again and again. These blocks bring a modern look to the traditional quilt block shapes that we.
I am so grateful for the legacy of creative women who came before me my mom taught me to sew and cook, my grandmom taught me to crochet and paint ceramics, and my grandma clare taught me all about gardening. This halfsquare triangle tutorial does an excellent job of explaining how to use your leftover scrap quilt fabric to make beautiful half square triangle quilt patterns in a variety of sizes. Half square triangles around the world quilt quilting. Share a modern look to create triangle in a square dance quilt with the 10 go. What is a hst or also known as a half square triangle. Find the january through may quilt block tutorials under popular blog. I wont lie, the triangle in a square block is a bit tricky. The squareinasquare quilt block is a classic quilting design.
Bloc loc triangle in a square how to video duration. Quilt snips mini tutorial square dance quilt youtube. Square dance block modern quilt block series sew modern quilts. Share a modern look to create triangle in a square dance quilt. Next, cut each square into two triangles by cutting from corner to corner. Beach mat, patches, outdoor blanket, quilts, pattern, square dance, scrappy. If you are joining in during the little miss sawtooth quilt along, youll see me use this hst method over and over again in my video tutorials. The most accurate and efficient method for piecing quarter and triple triangle squares is to make them from a halfsquare triangle. Qube 10 triangle in a square dance quilt combines a single block with a twoinch border to create a beautiful fall quilt. Here is a fast and simple quilt that uses 5 squares, 1. The triangle in a square ruler package combines two rulers, a triangle ruler for cutting triangles and a square ruler for squaring up finished triangle in a square patches to 3 and 4 sizes.