Half Square Triangles are my favorite quilt block! They are fairly simple to make and together they can make so many different designs! Just to get an idea, take a look at my favorite HST quilts. If you are new to quilting, the standard method of making HSTs is the "two-at-a-time" method. I'll show you the process step-by-step below! After the tutorial, we'll discuss the other ways of making HSTs. Ok, here we go! To start, you will need two fabric squares. Take the finished sized of … [Read more...]
Quiltcon Recap Post Roundup
Here are some of the wonderful Quiltcon recap posts I've been reading this week. I seriously cannot get enough! Amy from Diary of a Quilter gives a great overview of Quiltcon with some really fun behind the scenes photos. Plus a video! Yvonne's posts on Quilting Jetgirl are always an insightful read. Here, she takes on Quiltcon from three different angles: Volunteering, Her Quilts, and a Final Recap If you are trying to restrain yourself (like I am) from buying a vintage camper, do not … [Read more...]
Free Pattern and Newsletter Launch!
I'm beyond excited to be launching my modern quilting newsletter, Half-Square Headlines!!! Each month, I'll have an exclusive interview with an awesome quilter, share the latest news from around the modern quilting world, plus include tons of inspiration. And I'll definitely have freebies and fun giveaways along the way. To celebrate, I'm giving away my first free pattern called Starbelt to all new subscribers! I spent weeks designing and putting this exclusive pattern together just … [Read more...]
How to Sew Triangles Part 2
Today we're going to finish our mini series of how to sew triangles by sewing rows of triangles together. If you missed Part 1 about how to cut and piece triangles, click here. Here are my rows of triangles, ready to be sewn together. In this example, I'll refer to the row at the top as "top" and the row beneath it as "bottom". Take the top row and place it right sides together with the bottom row. To line them up, make sure the seams on the triangles from the top and bottom … [Read more...]
How to cut and sew triangles using a triangle ruler
I absolutely love triangle quilts but it is an unfamiliar shape for me to sew with. It feel like everyday I need a lesson on working with them. So I decided to write these notes to help me. Maybe they'll be useful to you too! I'm using the Tri Tool triangle ruler. It really makes the process faster than using the angle lines on my normal ruler. Step 1: Cut fabric strip Decide what size you want your finished triangles. Cut a strip of fabric 1/2" inch wider than your finished size. For … [Read more...]
New Years Goals
I'm a month behind on this but I decided it would be a good exercise any time of year. Right?! And I'll throw in some photos of what I've been sewing. So this post is definitely getting better by the minute. Goal 1: My biggest goal is to let go of perfection (at least temporarily) Before I had my daughter, I had many ideals of what I wanted this blog to be and how it had to look. But you know what? I don't have time to make it perfect right now. So I just stopped writing. And now I've missed a … [Read more...]
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