Half Square Triangles from 10 inch Squares | layer cake precuts | easy half square triangles

In this video I will show you how I took two 10 Square precut fabric packs and easily turned them into a huge stack of half-square triangles using an easy piecing method and some great tools. From that stack of triangles I create 4 unique blocks layouts to turn your Squares into beautiful quilts. These blocks are easy and versatile and a great way to use up your precuts.
Website: CabinQuilters.com
Products mentioned in the videos:
Blue Breeze Fabrics by Danhui Nai for Wilmington Prints
Transpore Medical Tape
Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer
Martelli Round About Rotary Mat
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Fabric: Blue Breeze Layer Cake - amzn.to/3kt286e. SOLD OUT
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Martelli Round About 17" Rotary Mat: amzn.to/3R2fe6O
Panasonic Cordless Iron: amzn.to/3jax9vt
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[@eileengroeger6964]

Love your trick with the medical tape!

[@CabinQuilters]

I wish I could take credit for the idea... but we all need to thank a nurse. But its a great tip.

[@JudithJoice-nk7mf]

Love these blocks. I’ve learned so much from this 1 video. Thanks so much. I’ll be watching more!

[@CabinQuilters]

@@JudithJoice-nk7mf glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@beverlygraham3281]

So fun to watch you whip up variations…..so versatile! You’re a natural Penni!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks so much.

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

I love all the various layouts. I wish you'd have taken a step back after each one and let the viewers really look at the layout before changing it.

[@CabinQuilters]

Good to know. Things to think about in the new studio. Thanks for watching.

[@kathysrau5749]

❤ this. You are a natural teacher

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! 😊

[@marygoodlet]

Thanks for the info and I have had stimulation to my limit on art

[@bonnieoatley5592]

OMG, thank you for the tips on the rag quilt. No more wrestling the entire quilt at the end. So much easier doing it by rows. It made my seams more accurate also. Thanks again.

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@momistaken]

Thanks! I haven’t quilted in awhile, I’m thrilled to see the new tools and techniques! (My grandmother would be blown away! She was born in 1896!) So I am a subscriber even though I haven’t pieced a quilt in a while, it looks tempting to start again….

[@CabinQuilters]

Please do. You start quilting and I will keep making videos for you. Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@doria5978]

What a nice video. I really liked that you showed the different layouts, and they all looked great.

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you for watching.

[@ndean1687]

I really liked the medical tape idea! I'm going to try that.

[@CabinQuilters]

Courtesy of a lovely nurse that was s student of mine. Thanks for watching.

[@carol-1-1-1-1]

Love your channel, very interesting, informative and inspiring. I am an old quilter 40 plus years but l always need some new ideas! Thanks keep posting such great content ❤

[@CabinQuilters]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@fransak2723]

❤Great tutorial, lots of great tips. Thanks!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-jm9dy8jy1j]

Lovely to see you penny , great job

[@MonaDidWhat]

I love all the different designs from turning blocks

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@janhatchett7834]

I love that fabric!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@JanSwan]

Fabulous! Great tips! Love a big design board!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching..

[@karenparker9113]

Fun to watch my friend on You Tube!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for the subscribe. I'm honored.

[@sonialorenzo9223]

Love all the possibilities.

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Purplemoosedesigns]

Great tips, you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing.

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching!

[@maryvanfossen4792]

loved this video you are a wonderful teacher! look forward to more videos like this

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@faithfulfayable]

Beautiful material.

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@joanbarker6581]

Beautiful ways to do it!!!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! Thanks for watching the channel.

[@mygeorge1951]

Awesome tutorial! Gracias 😊

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@maureenross579]

WoW! Great show!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@ksharpe8137]

I have so many 10” square packs that I need to use so this video is very timely. Thank you!

[@CabinQuilters]

Excellent. Thanks for watching.

[@sherryfaires7931]

Enjoyable video! Your demo was clear! I like the tip about medical tape!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching and your positive comment.

[@kathyc5764]

Whow...this is so much easier...I love it thank you

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you found this helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@joycekelly5057]

Thank you for this tutorial it was very informative

[@CabinQuilters]

Excellent. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@lynetteperry3559]

love your ideas

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@mrgarner4796]

I love this video. Thank you.

[@CabinQuilters]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@chi2tan]

Love your design board!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bonnieedenfield4628]

I enjoyed you tutorial very much, and learned a lot from it. Thank you!

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@reneejohnson5041]

awesome tutorial. Love all the tips and showing the different ways you can lay out the blocks. Thank you!

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

[@joanbarker6581]

Loved it!!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@christinedwight6896]

Wow wow wow i love this. You make it look simple and easy. Thank you

[@CabinQuilters]

You’re welcome 😊 thanks for watching.

[@user-gp6fm2cm1q]

Love the way you had different ways

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you so much 😊 thanks for watching.

[@barbarachase7725]

Really enjoyed seeing all the ways you turned the half square triangles. I also love the perfect slotted trimmer… It was a great investment. Looking forward to trying the medical tape on my rulers. Thanks for a great video!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you for watching.

[@Quiltycrazy]

Just had to subscribe to your channel! I have the trimmer, works great! I’m going to save this video for sure!

[@helgagalardi216]

Love my clearly perfect slotted trimmers. Also, the multitude of HST's layout options.

[@CabinQuilters]

They are the best. Thanks for watching.

[@phyllisspalding6198]

AMAZED🎉

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank for watching. More to come.

[@sweetibbies]

Love this

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@judybarillaro5426]

Great idea!

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you think so!

[@junedixon1537]

Well hello! I am glad to have found you. Looking forward to watching your videos. I’m a fairly new to quilt piecing.

[@CabinQuilters]

I’m glad you found me too. Thanks for watching. More to come.

[@sharonoberry9035]

Loved this video!!

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching.

[@MonaDidWhat]

Great tip with the ruler

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carrollnabors4846]

Your tape tip is GREAT. I tried it and it WORKS!!! THANKS!!! Slippage has been a problem for me. LOL!!

[@CabinQuilters]

Great. Glad it works. Thanks for watching.

[@daleodberg6714]

Very interesting! ❤

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@naturalwitchery]

Great trick!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! Cheers! Keep on watching.

[@fayee8986]

Love love love this channel. So many tips Treasures she had gave us in this tutorial. What a sweetheart. She is very efficient very well explanatory making it easy to understand even for a beginner. She's a treasure.❤

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you so much!

[@yapper80]

This is cool! Thank you!😊

[@CabinQuilters]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@theresaturnbach610]

Great video !

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@user-jm9dy8jy1j]

Lovely to see you penny , great job😂

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching Nan. Miss seeing you at guild.

[@user-mr8fl2pv3u]

Really helpful video!!! Well done❤

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching.

[@kathleenhoward3586]

I love Wilmington prints

[@CabinQuilters]

They were lovely to sew with. Thanks for watching.

[@donnahart823]

I’ve used medical tape on some of my rulers too. Sure does help with slipping.😊

[@CabinQuilters]

Yes it does indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@user-xn3mb9ui2r]

Great work

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sandyhearth8249]

Great tips! Thanks!❤️

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@sandyhearth8249]

@@CabinQuilters I’m glad I found your channel. I just subscribed 😊

[@fayee8986]

Fantastic tip on the ruler. Very needful I've had a lot of problems with the ruler slipping and sliding very frustrating. Thank you so much for sharing that. It's a lifesaver LOL

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad it helped! For longer rulers, considering putting the end of a 3 lb weight on the far end of the ruler. That with the tape helps tremendously for new quilters and those with hand mobility issues.

[@patriciapfahl2189]

Thanks!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@doreensherk287]

❤ I just came across your video, I like how you made your HSTS. You gave me some great ideas, and your idea of the tape is a good one. I have some in my medical kit and will apply that tape to my “slippy” rulers. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you found some helpful tips.

[@fayee8986]

I too was absolutely thrilled to get the tip on the ruler and tape love it❤

[@user-gr1gj7fu4h]

great tips!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@Dasburyfamily]

This is perfect for a quick quilt I need to make my son in law for August! Thank you for your tutorial. I subscribed to your channel as a new subscriber today.

[@CabinQuilters]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the subscribe.

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Pretty good

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@debraressel6641]

I have the slotted trimmer and I have to say it is the BEST one to use for the half square triangles! I used to dread lining up the square and trying to get my squares all the same. The slits for the dog ears are genius!

[@CabinQuilters]

It’s an excellent tool. Thanks for watching.

[@lynetteperry3559]

great work

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-xn3mb9ui2r]

Excellent

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@vickyadams3007]

Are or were you a teacher? Your ( teaching) these blocks are Spot on. Thank you for the SLOW MOTION and all the (hands on method).

[@CabinQuilters]

I am a quilt teacher. Not an child educator though. I leave that to a more patient sort. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

[@sarahamernik4819]

Awsome!

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you think so!

[@SewSoUnique]

My 1st time seeing your video. Love this I’m a new subscriber. As well as new to quilting.

[@CabinQuilters]

So glad you found me. Thanks for watching.

[@FindJustMarty]

Wonderful video! Subscribed!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome. New videos coming soon

[@dianemiller7417]

Nice tape ruler tip

[@CabinQuilters]

Thank you! Cheers! Hope it works for you too.

[@beckyg5489]

You make really great videos! I am a new subscriber.

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for subbing and for watching the channel.

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Just recently found you. Really appreciate your content. I will go visit your other videos.

[@CabinQuilters]

Glad you found me. Thanks for watching.

[@jeanettegrinter668]

Can you use this method with 5 inch squares or would it make it too small. I do not have 10 inch available but many 5inch bundlesv🎉🎉

[@CabinQuilters]

@@jeanettegrinter668 you sure can. I have a quilt started using the same method. You can also sew around the outside and cut the blocks apart to make 4 patch blocks. I will hav to do a video on that one too. Just remember your triangles will be much smaller. Thanks for watching.

[@jeanettegrinter668]

@@CabinQuilters thanks so much. Have been very sick and needed the motivation to start Gain. These are easy suggestions for quick results. Thank you again

[@valeriesuttonpayne7413]

Really good video. Thanks. New subscriber, too!

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@bethmac59]

Loved it and who would have thought of medical tape!

[@CabinQuilters]

We have to thank a nurse for that one. Thanks for watching.

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I use nexcare tape from the medical section at walmart. Works great!

[@CabinQuilters]

That’s the one. Thank for watching.

[@carolynthomas4527]

I like pinwheels or the second design you had

[@CabinQuilters]

Good choice. Thanks for watching.

[@carylannerosten]

Your CG ruler wouldn't slide around if your mat didn't bounce . You can make your HST and not have bias edges. If you don't like to sew the lines, as I don't, cut QST units and use your 1/4" foot. Works great, and yes you will be sewing on the bias, but it's easier to stitch the units afterwards without any square contortions

[@CabinQuilters]

People with mobility issues often have ruler slips that have nothing to do with a bouncing mat. The tape is a very easy gripper that is inexpensive that solves that problem. Thanks for watching.

[@peggyr3862]

I'm with you. Easier to sew bias in middle and have 2 edges nonbias. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@gailbroadaway3531]

I was curious about the ruler. It looked like a CG ruler to me, and those are known for not slipping, so wondered why the tape was necessary.

[@CabinQuilters]

@@gailbroadaway3531 there is a little grip on the back of CG rulers that does help. But if you have any hand mobility issues it can sometimes be difficult to apply enough pressure to make the engraved grippers work. The tape seems to add more friction and prevent slipping a little better. Also using a weight on one end of the ruler helps tremendously.

[@gailbroadaway3531]

@@CabinQuilters Ah, I see. I have put the tape on some of my other rulers, like Fiskars and Olfas.

[@Scrappyendings]

Thank you for the suggestion to use clear medical tape on the ruler

[@CabinQuilters]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@gailstraka771]

Every edge of those HST’s is on the bias.

[@CabinQuilters]

That is correct. They are trimmed to size before pressing and should be sewn into a quilt shortly after. You can also use a fabric stabilizer before handling. You don’t have to fear the bias. Thanks for watching.

[@tearose3763]

I put fabric bandages I cut each sticky wing side in 4ths and put them on like dots and wow it helps

[@CabinQuilters]

That’s a new one for me.

[@carolmorgano7158]

👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺Thank you for the Tutorial

[@CabinQuilters]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@lucy7b]

❤

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for stopping by the channel.

[@mlbretches]

Loved your video....and I'm sure I'm overlooking it somewhere, but did you post the link to the finished quilt? Would really like to see it:)

[@CabinQuilters]

That video is coming soon. We are moving the studio between states right now. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

[@rosangelaoliveira627]

Sou do Brasil e adorei a fita para dar estabilidade a régua. Será que encontro semelhante no Brasil? Obrigada

[@CabinQuilters]

Do you have Amazon in Brazil? This is a simple clear medical tape. Maybe try your pharmacy. Thank you for watching.

[@sarahstewart2059]

Thank you so much for your videos. I just discovered your channel and woooeee. I absolutely love this and no kidding fall in love. Gorgeous 😍 I would love to have that pattern of your barn raising concept if you happened to sell it. I let out a gasp when I saw it. ❤

[@CabinQuilters]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@sarahstewart2059]

@CabinQuilters for what it's worth, I've surpassed the rabbit hole binge watching of your channel. 🤣

[@CabinQuilters]

@@sarahstewart2059 I will work harder on getting new content out soon. Cheers.

[@sarahstewart2059]

@CabinQuilters Whenever you do I'll be sure to be watching!

[@karenbeck2218]

I have so much of that medical tape here that I swear I'll be wrapping Christmas gifts with it! Using it on the back of the ruler is genius; thanks for the tip. Regarding making your HSTs this way, how do you handle the resulting 4 bias edges so they don't stretch out of shape? Seems like you'd about have to starch the snot out of it so it doesn't go anywhere.

[@CabinQuilters]

Starching helps. I tend to be very soft handed with my triangles, especially if they are large. So far so good for me. My trick is not to let them sit around loose too long. The more they are handled the more they tend to stretch. You could also use a fabric stabilizer like Terial magic to keep the triangles stabile until you are finished with the top and get a border on.

[@dianebauers4231]

Wonderful video!! Can you tell us where you got those two HST trimmers? Looks like great tools to have. Thank you for everything

[@CabinQuilters]

The are called the Clearly Perfect slotted trimmers. They are a tool recommendation from me. Available from New Leaf Stitches.com

[@ragingsmirk68]

❤ HST

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@TerriMagoo]

❤❤❤

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@lesa6399]

Oh, Penni! Did you iron on your cutting board? 😉Great vid! Thank you for giving me good reasons to cut into my pkgs of 10” squares!! I have such a hard time pressing seams open…paranoid about weakened seams. Old dog new trick😊

[@CabinQuilters]

I did iron on top of it with a wool pad. Waiting on a new board as we speak. Thanks for watching.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Initially cutting the sewn squares diagonally is an extra step. Just use the slotted trimmers to cut apart the sewn square pairs.

[@CabinQuilters]

You are correct but I try to make my videos accessible to beginners as well. Beginners may find that step challenging. But it’s great you can skip a step. Thanks for watching.

[@vickieedgeworth-pitcher5445]

Quick question....once you've ironed do you cut off the bit of fabric that's hanging over the edges?

[@CabinQuilters]

You can. The trimmer I was using has slots to cut the “dog ears” off. I was too lazy to cut that part. Thanks for watching.

[@richdomikis1287]

If my wife would only let me quilt.... (rich domikis)

[@CabinQuilters]

She might.

[@lindacontois8818]

@richdomiks1287….. I wish my husband would! 😂

[@cherylcurlee3279]

Great video, 1st time I have seen your videos. I subscribed!

[@sharonflemming3026]

What do you mean if your wife would LET you quilt??? If you want to do it. Go ahead!!! So many men and women are quilting! All sorts of 😅spouses are quilting!!! 😅

[@katielin2379]

Just do it. Live a happy life.

[@jonnieyoung4343]

What did you make your design wall out of?

[@CabinQuilters]

The design walls in the video are made from foam insulation board (from the local DIY store) wrapped in white flannel. The blocks stay nicely and you can stab it with pins to put up a quilt top. Thanks for watching.

[@sguhl4089]

I would love to see your finished quilt but I can’t find it on your website under the blog tab. Where is it?

[@CabinQuilters]

I haven’t posted the video of the finished quilt. Will post soon. Moving the studio to a new state this month.

[@anitab.2114]

Hello. I really enjoyed this video. What is the make and model of the Janome sewing machine you are sitting at the beginning of the video? Also, please do a tutorial on economy binding. Donna Robertson of Fabric Cafe: in her 3 yard quilt books she uses 1 1/4 inch strips for binding, she calls it economy binding. How is this even possible....it's just mind boggling to me. Please help. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@CabinQuilters]

The sewing machine is a Janome Gem Gold. It’s a small compact lightweight classroom machine. It’s works well and is the right size for an extra machine. $350 or less. That’s a great idea for a video. I’m guessing she is using one layer of fabric for binding rather than folding the fabric over. You would most likely fold the fabric in on the sides by 1/4”, sew and wrap. I will have to do some research on that one. But if you are making a baby quilt and something you plan to wash over and over or give as a gift I would do a traditional binding. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@anitab.2114]

@@CabinQuilters yes, single fold binding. The joining of the beginning and ending is the part that has me perplexed. Maybe demonstrate on a smaller project like a placemat or table runner. Thank you for sharing.

[@lillieachuff9786]

What is your wall made of? I'm wanting to do the same, but everything I've tried wont alliw my material to stay.

[@CabinQuilters]

I use a 4x8 sheet of insulation board from the local hardware store. It’s a stiff foam but you can place pins in it if need be. I cover it with white flannel fabric.

[@drofa61]

👏👏👏👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

[@CabinQuilters]

Thanks for watching.

[@BrendaBrinn]

What brand of iron are you using?

[@CabinQuilters]

I am using a Panasonic Cordless Iron. Here is the link: amzn.to/3jax9vt

[@BrendaBrinn]

@@CabinQuilters Thanks. I just ordered one.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I tried this trimmer. Cannot get the line to stay on my stiching line. Much rather press the HST and use the Bloc Loc ruler instead.

[@CabinQuilters]

Have you tried using the medical tape trick? Try it and see if that helps. Thank you for watching he channel.

[@MartyLawless-kh2jd]

Different tools work best for different people. Use what works for you!

[@dianechabot5824]

What was the name brand triangle rulers?

[@CabinQuilters]

They are the clearly perfect slotted trimmers. Link in the description box.