You will need at least four 7 inch squares for each block or more for blocks in 3 or 4 different fabrics. The halfsquare triangle is an essential pattern and inspiration book for the beginner through intermediate sewist. Over the years, i have written many blog posts devoted to hsts. You can learn how versatile this quilt unit is in the book block genius, which has over 200 blocks that you can make to create beautiful sampler quilts and increase your piecing skills. Instructions are given for many different half square triangle blocks along with tips on piecing them perfectly. The halfsquare triangle or hst for short is a quilters most. You can learn how versatile this quilt unit is in the book block genius, which has over 200 blocks that you can make to create beautiful sampler quilts and increase. When it was my month for a bee i was in last year, i asked everyone to make blocks from half square triangles and the variety that came back was amazing. This is a great block to use up small pieces of fabric. I started out with the strip method, but either my cutting or my seams have inconsistencies and my. You could also buy a book, or check out a few of them from your local library. This book by jeni baker shows multiple methods for making hsts from the slow to the speedy and combines hsts with other pieced blocks that complement the triangle blocks. It is a good idea to look through the books they have previously published so that you know what they are looking for.
As a quilt designer, i find myself continually going back to half square triangles. The modern half square triangle quilt pattern is available for immediate download from my etsy store as well as my pattern store and includes 16 pages of photos, step by step instructions and diagrams. The halfsquare triangles seam allowance will automatically go toward the dark fabric when the exchange paper is placed on the light fabric. Just take a look at these nine of the sixteen half square triangle block layouts highlighted in this article. The twice around the block is a half square triangle quilt block pattern that uses color values to create a diamond pattern. I have shown additional quilt sizes using the different block size options in my youtube video. Hst tutorial and maths formula blossom heart quilts. First align the ruler so the 45degree line is lined up. Here is the traditional method to square up halfsquare triangle blocks hsts but this is my favorite quick squareup method. May 02, 2016 the modern half square triangle quilt pattern is available for immediate download from my etsy store as well as my pattern store and includes 16 pages of photos, step by step instructions and diagrams. This half square triangle chart is just what you need to help you plan your next quilting project. The easy halfsquare triangles template is perfect for precuts or squares you cut yourself, with no complicated instructions or biascut seams.
With variations in fabric, color and arrangement, half square triangle quilt design possibilities are endless. One of the most important components of any quilt block is the humble hst or half square triangle. Everything from piecing and pressing, to basting and binding is included. You can make them any size, in any fabric and today im showing. Each sheet of triangle exchange paper will make 28 halfsquare triangles. Half square triangle baby quilt pattern march 15, 2016 at 1. You can make hundreds of different quilts using just the simple hst. The techniques in this book for making half square triangles hst in batches is ingenious and i really appreciate the diagrams for 60 different ways that the hsts. This unit is a square made from two equal right triangles. Lay the triangle exchange paper, with printed lines facing up, on top of the light fabric piece. The halfsquare triangle by jeni baker, 9781940655161, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
There are lots of different techniques you can use to make halfsquare triangle units commonly referred to as hst units and triangle squares and this method is perfect when you need to sew identical units. Half square triangles are one of the standard units for patchwork piecing. How to square up your half square triangle quilt block. The halfsquare triangle or hst for short is a quilters most versatile piecing shape, holding seemingly endless design combinations. Use this easy tutorial to sew eight half square triangle units at once, a method that quilters usually call the magic 8 technique. The easy halfsquare triangles template from sewing with nancy can make four or eight halfsquare triangles at once.
I have been making a lot of halfsquaretriangle quilt blocks recently. Half square triangle hst cheat sheet and tutorial join the community that jumpstarts your creativity and gets your projects finished. New nonslip half square 4in1 triangle ruler designed by. The halfsquare triangle or hst for short is a quilters most versatile. You can learn how versatile this quilt unit is in the book block genius, which has over 200 blocks that you can make to create. Features 12 unique quilt patterns using halfsquare. Half square triangles, or hsts for short, are one of the most versatile quilt blocks to make. The sizes included range from 2 inches to 12 inches, so it has every size you will need when buying or cutting pieces of fabric. Half square triangle quilt using the four seasons block. Quick and easy doubly striped half square triangle block.
Quick and easy doubly striped half square triangle block hidden wells october 28, 2015 teresadownunder 69 comments this block can appear to be a bit complex at first sight but its quite simple to do. The magic of halfsquare triangles american quilters. Trending triangles book by brenda henning brenda has written a beautifully illustrated book trending triangles on how to the use ref. Explore multiple construction techniques as well as lessons in creative fabric selection, scrap quilting, and color theory.
Oct 28, 2015 quick and easy doubly striped half square triangle block hidden wells october 28, 2015 teresadownunder 69 comments this block can appear to be a bit complex at first sight but its quite simple to do. 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. There are many ways to make them, from twoatatime to manyallatonce. How to make easy half square triangle units for quilts. Jul 11, 2019 because we love all things half square triangle, we are offering a kit from the sapphire quilt from the book. The number of ways in how you use them is endless, and the number of hst quilt blocks surely number in the thousands. The design has great movement, reminding me of a pinwheel. Mar 19, 2016 lay the triangle exchange paper, with printed lines facing up, on top of the light fabric piece. May 11, 2017 the easy half square triangles template is perfect for precuts or squares you cut yourself, with no complicated instructions or biascut seams. It is made simply with two triangles, filling up half the square each hence the name. Learn how to make quick hour glass quilt patterns with. Halfsquare triangles, or hsts, are one of the top quilt block units in quilting.
Half square triangle units are squares made up of two 90 degree triangles. Instructions are given for many different halfsquare triangle blocks along with tips on piecing them perfectly. Triangles on a roll quilts book hooray for half square. First align the ruler so the 45degree line is lined up with the diagonal seamline on the half square triangle. You make this square over and over as you make stars and other quilt blocks. Instead of making all the 12square triangles from the same fabrics, stitch together three different color combos. You can sew two triangles together to create a unit, but its easier, and usually more accurate, to assemble the patchwork with quick piecing techniques that eliminate the need to handle individual triangles with stretchy bias edges. Erasable fabric marker, or diagonal seam tape washi tape starch or starch alternative spray.
The diagonal seam through the middle is on the bias while the outside edges are all of the straight of grain for stability. The half square triangle is one of the most basic units in quilting also referred to as either hst or triangle square, these units are simply a square made from two equal right triangles. I never knew there were so many variations on half square triangles. Hst square size including 14 seam allowance size before you sew it into quilt 1 12 2 12 3 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 12.
You can sew two triangles together to create a unit, but its easier, and usually more accurate, to assemble the patchwork with quick piecing techniques that eliminate the need to handle individual triangles with. Not only are they commonly found as smaller units within a block, but you can make an entire quilt out of nothing but half square triangles, in several different layouts. Jan 12, 2018 one of the most important components of any quilt block is the humble hst or half square triangle. The magic of halfsquare triangles american quilters society. Easy half square triangle instructions how to make a. This is the final step, but it can be a bit tricky. You see, it was jeni who first introduced me to halfsquare triangles. When it was my month for a bee i was in last year, i asked everyone to make blocks from halfsquare. The bias seam is contained within the edges of the unit for stability during construction and use.
Makes 485 4 finished half square triangle blocks rating. First jeni will show readers how to create any sized hst using a handy chart of cut sizesyoull be using this again and again. To use the template simply stitch, line up the template according to block size, cut with your rotary cutter, and press. First illustrated in print in 1898, its created with eight 12square triangle blocks and a square. I give you the fabric needs for each block tutorial below. Halfsquaretriangles or hsts are one of the greatest basic building blocks of traditional quilting. Place the unfinished block measurement line of the strip tube rulertm on your stitching line and the left edge of. The quilt kit includes the half square triangle paper and sugarcreek prints fabric for the 84. The halfsquare triangle s seam allowance will automatically go toward the dark fabric when the exchange paper is placed on the light fabric. Easy half square triangles learn how to piece triangle. The half square triangle is one of the most basic and used quilting blocks. Half square triangle quilt when i think of simply constructed quilts, i always think of those made just from squares and half square triangles. Place the unfinished block measurement line of the strip tube rulertm on your stitching line and the left edge of the ruler on the left raw edge of the triangle.
There are lots of different techniques you can use to make half square triangle units commonly referred to as hst units and triangle squares and this method is perfect when you need to sew identical units. Easily sew 12square triangles with nohassle triangle tool. Remember to trim off your hsts and make sure that they are 3 inch square. The half square triangle hst is a versatile block unit that can be used to make beautiful, timeless quilts. Easily sew 12square triangles with nohassle triangle.
Jun 23, 2016 you will need at least four 7 inch squares for each block or more for blocks in 3 or 4 different fabrics. Farm girl vintage 2 book books of the month save 30%. Quilting books also refer to them as a triangle squares or abbreviate it as hst. So, since this started as a 5 square, i will be trimming it to 4 12. I realize the look will be much different with 10 squares as my starting place for halfsquare triangles, but i recently designed a halfsquare triangles quilt with 6. This half square triangle quilt post was updated in 2019 with additional information and video to make half square triangle quilt blocks quickly and accurately. With right sides together, take the triangle to your cutting mat. Once there, he plays a sneaky trick on his friend pretending to be a snake, before hightailing it for home, square in hot pursuit.
Half square triangles are simple to make, and a quilt top, like one of these, can easily be made in a day. I realize the look will be much different with 10 squares as my starting place for half square triangles, but i recently designed a half square triangles quilt with 6. To do this, align your ruler so that the 45 degree line is along the diagonal seam of your block. Bold prints make this half square triangle quilt a geometric maze of color. In having a heck of a time with my hsts on the quilt i just started. Also referred to as either hst or triangle square, these units are simply a square made from two equal right triangles. Many quilters want to know how to figure how large their initial fabric piece needs to be in order to achieve the.
Jun 22, 2016 half square triangle hst cheat sheet and tutorial join the community that jumpstarts your creativity and gets your projects finished. The half square triangle unit is probably the most commonly used patch in a quilt block well it is second only to the square. To do this, align your ruler so that the 45 degree line is along the diagonal seam of your block and that the left side edge is on the 4 12 line of your ruler. Create 4 blocks using just half square triangle units or create 3 fun, innovative sampler settings each. I started out with the strip method, but either my cutting or my seams have inconsistencies and my four hst blocks are about 14 too small. Features 12 unique quilt patterns using halfsquare triangles. Apr 05, 2019 just take a look at these nine of the sixteen half square triangle block layouts highlighted in this article. The traditional method of making half square triangle blocks hsts is to place a 478. I never knew there were so many variations on halfsquare triangles. There is a small errata for tropical sunset see here for more details.
Because we love all things half square triangle, we are offering a kit from the sapphire quilt from the book. Half square triangle quilt patterns diary of a quilter. Triangle sets out to the house of his friend square in this picture book, walking past triangleshaped objects, indeterminatelyshaped objects, and then squareshaped objects. Easy half square triangles learn how to piece triangle squares. Our downloadable and printable hst chart shows the cut square sizes in the first column and the finished square size in the second column. Anyway, i do love half square triangles and thank you for posting this and allowing me to. Triangle by mac barnett meet your next favorite book. Half square triangle quilt when i think of simply constructed quilts, i always think of those made just from squares and halfsquare triangles. See more ideas about half square triangle quilts, quilts and quilt patterns. Mar 27, 2014 unsubscribe from missouri star quilt company. Step 5 trim the two resulting half square triangles to the correct size. Mar 11, 20 half square triangle baby quilt pattern march 15, 2016 at 1. Make half square triangle quilts with a charming pattern. Triangle square, like seven stories press has a focus on education and social justice, their audience is just younger.
It is made of clear acrylic, has printed guides for triangles from 5 to 10, and stepbystep instructions. Foolproof patterns and simple techniques from basic blocks by jeni baker sep 15, 2015 4. Anyway, i do love halfsquare triangles and thank you for posting this and allowing me to. Many ideas are given on how to use these blocks in quilts. Squaring up halfsquare triangles diary of a quilter a. And when you know how to make your hsts just the right size, you can create new designs with just a little bit of math. Easy halfsquare triangles template, sewing with nancy. My lovehate relationship with half square triangles hst. How to make half square triangles beginner quilting. Once again, you will be trimming your half square triangle to a 12 smaller square than you started with. If youve been quilting for more than 5 minutes, youve probably made a hst half square triangle unit a time or two or hundred or thousand.
The half square triangle is one of the most basic units in quilting. I would have to say that hst quilt blocks are my favourite for this very reason. Once the seam allowances are pressed open, press the half square triangle again with a hot, dry iron. So, for instance if the quilt pattern called for 2 12.
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