Quick & Easy Half Square Triangles with Fabric Cafè!

[@deborahstarrett7524]

I stumbled upon this song while planning a memorial for my sister's fiancee. He passed in his sleep so she didn't get to say goodbye. I played this song and Go Rest High on the Mountain for his service. He is gone but not forgotten.

[@theresaconner7173]

You two are soo adorable! So happy! You make me smile

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks for the kind words, Theresa! It means a lot 💙

[@elizabethpatterson5564]

Thank goodness for your smaller quilt patterns. I have made hundreds of large quilts and embroidered half of them but the years have taken their toll. Now I can only do small throw quilts and your patterns are the perfect solution. Thank you.

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@dorisbrightwell5472]

I just finished watching. This is a great video. Watch if you can. Thanks Donna and Fran.

[@FabricCafe]

Thanks so much Doris!

[@sandradummer4726]

The blues and yes..the yellows are awesome in beauty of color.

[@delmariesnodgrass5038]

I love the versatility of half square triangles. Thanks for sharing!

[@lindaribbke7562]

Love my perfectly slotted trimmer. Just finished making 1560 half square triangles for a queen size wagon wheel quilt for my grandsons wedding.

[@mikkimade8841]

That’s dedication!

[@FabricCafe]

Wow!! Way to go! I'm sure he'll love it!

[@barbaracawley5982]

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[@SewWhittle]

WOW!!!! 😮

[@afewfigs]

That blue paisley/floral fabric is GORGEOUS!

[@anitanoland9188]

Appreciate your sharing information for HSTs. Directional fabric gets tricky and I have several quilts with mistakes in cutting the wrong way! Another helpful video. Thank you!

[@helenaMe325]

I really like how you make this videos in a conversational, easy does it way so it feels as if you are in the room with us. Brilliant teaching and I watch a video a day at least! I'm learning so much as I am slowly getting towards piecing together my first quilt. The three yard quilt method is so creative 😊😊💜💜💜👍👍👍 Books will be purchased!

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you Helena! We're so glad we've been able to share some helpful tips and do it in a way that is pleasing and fun to watch. We're all in this together! Good luck on your first quilt, I'm sure it will turn out wonderful! 😊

[@debbymccauley4774]

Thank you for showing the different methods of squaring up your Hst's. I have the slotted trimmer and sometimes I forget to use it and go with old method of big square up ruler

[@annie-k5213]

I just discovered your channel! Very nice.

[@FabricCafe]

Hello Annie! So glad you found us! Hope you enjoy our videos 🥰

[@suehorn4182]

I’m glad you GALS are starting to show MORE on how to actually sew these blocks. This just adds to the joy of your videos. Since you now have a FAT QUARTER book, have you thought about branching out into selling fat quarters?

[@FabricCafe]

So glad you like these types of videos! We plan on doing more of these types of videos showing how to make blocks used in our quilts. We actually do sell a few fat quarter bundles on our website, right now our inventory is depleted but there are more coming in! www.fabriccafe.com/Fat-Quarter-Bundles-s/1995.htm

[@patriciayates6429]

Love Hannah and you together😊learned so much thank you

[@lamerson771]

I completed this quilt of the dancing bears pattern. Loved it!!!

[@Renab1230]

This is a great video I love that you starting to teach quilting. Great for beginners or long time quilter's. Keep up the great work...

[@FabricCafe]

Thank you for watching Rena! Glad you are enjoying these types of videos 😊

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

So lovely! After the fun filled day I just finished, I get to sit with my hand quilting and watch you work. Thank you for your inspiration and talent!

[@sewfun196]

Good Video on half squares, especially on stripes!

[@joycerideout6311]

Love your quilt s and books❤️❤️❤️❤️🦋

[@paula4875]

Awesome tutorials ...thank you ...thank you ...thank you..

[@FabricCafe]

Glad you like them Paula!

[@patcossel]

Love the videos I have seen so far. Lots of fantastic ideas.

[@calt8513]

Thank you for showing this Half Square Triangle video, amazing!

[@dianekelsay3072]

Do you have a guide for adding the extra fabric to your cutting instructions so you can make the half square triangles larger and then trim them to the size required for the pattern?

[@5kidsmyhusbandandme]

You two sound so much alike. 😁 Thank you all for your videos.❤️

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@linetteevans8337]

Love love love the slotted trimmers! First time making hst for the Oh My Stars quilt.

[@MarySmith-qz4yu]

The most wonderful tool I have In my quilt tool arsenal is the folded corner clipper by Creative Grids. Making 1/2 square triangles is so accurate-no drawing lines and it saves fabric. The clipper is also used to make flying geese and is used to finish bindings-absolutely the easiest and most accurate way for me to do that last step in sewing on bindings. My favorite ruler of all. I also like the ruler that you’re using.

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@deborahgibson6976]

Received my awesome rulers yesterday along with several pattern books

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@cherylbatsche]

Another great tutorial. I love, love, love the perfectly slotted trimmer. It makes it a breeze to trim the triangles quickly. I also just purchased the book pattern bundle. I am looking forward to trying some of your amazing patterns.

[@FabricCafe]

Awesome! Good luck on your patterns! If you ever need any help you can reach out to us on our Facebook page! Happy Sewing!

[@deemoody1954]

I’m assuming that the trimming ruler is available through Fabric Cafe. Is that correct?

[@cherylbatsche]

@@deemoody1954 Yes, they do have them in stock. I just checked on their website.

[@deemoody1954]

Thank you Cheryl

[@FabricCafe]

@@deemoody1954 yes it is. visit www.fabriccafe.com.

[@sirfloyd1]

U gals r great I buy all your books just bought the Christmas fat quarters book

[@delorisking1737]

I love 💕 watching your videos

[@maryg6254]

Thank you for showing how to make hst and what the quilt will look like in the your fabric kit

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@131dyana]

Thank you. I have a large table that I can use. This really helped me with the Flying Geese pattern.

[@FabricCafe]

Hooray! Good luck with the pattern, I'm sure it'll turn out great!

[@jpendot]

Pretty pretty!

[@lisastreasures]

So many great projects here. Thanks ladies. 💚

[@connieweeks5568]

Another amazing video as always. You carry beautiful fabrics thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@marionbartley214]

Thanks for the video on half square triangles. Always good information to have, on making them.

[@ksharpe8137]

I have one of those rulers but to be honest I still prefer using the standard method of squaring the blocks up after I’ve pressed them. I know that might sound crazy but I truly love the cutting process. 😉 I just bought the Triangle paper to make HST from The Fat Quarter Shop but I haven’t tried it yet. We’ll see if that can get me away from the standard way of trimming up the HST. 😂

[@emmonstrex65]

I'm currently working on a twin size Modern Charm, and it's turning out beautifully.

[@FabricCafe]

Wonderful! Its always nice when it all comes together like you planned. 💙

[@charlottehebrank5938]

Can you purchase 3 different kits and choose a book. Love your fabric selections.

[@FabricCafe]

Hey Charlotte, of course you can! You can purchase any 3 kits and choose to receive any one of our 3-yard quilt books for free! Check out all our kits here - www.fabriccafe.com/3-yard-quilt-kits-s/1830.htm

[@nancygonzalez2855]

Good information.

[@notmyname2229]

Great video, thank you.

[@janetalipato1781]

wow .... i got an idea, thanks.😊

[@quilt848]

You can also use the strip tube ruler

[@marykatecurtis9557]

What a great tutorial thank you so much and love the new tool 😊

[@deborahdennystone9422]

I love love to order your quick as a wink book. Could you please tell me how to do this .ty

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Deborah! We would love for you to! You can find the printed book at this link, or if you would prefer to choose a digital download version you can find that on our website as well - www.fabriccafe.com/Quick-As-A-Wink-3-Yard-Quilts-book-p/032040.htm

[@GlenAvant-mf8jp]

Trying to order one of the kits you are showing today but can’t get in.

[@carollantz5647]

Hope you are feeling much better Fran.

[@janeslade-lh6se]

What pattern would you recommend for a 16yr old cowgirl and a Rodeo contestant ? Thank you

[@thomasandhelenodonnel9890]

My favorite color is blue. Beautiful quilts. The first time I made a trangke quilt,I didn’t jnow all the tips,trucks and short cuts. Makes me want to try again.😢

[@FabricCafe]

You can do it! Give it another go 😊

[@thomasandhelenodonnel9890]

Was trying to srnd you a picture of the triangle quilt I made. It was quite challenging,so sm very happy for shiort cuts,tips and tricks. There was no paperclip to hit and bring up my photos and find my quilt. Does this blog not accept pictures? I will try the triangle quilt again soon.. Working on other projects now,but plan to soon.

[@FabricCafe]

You may not be able to send a photo on this platform, but you can send us your photo through email at [e-mail]

[@quilt848]

What about some patterns for table runners or baby quilts that are strip pieced with a few fabrics?

[@FabricCafe]

We love hearing from customers. We specialize in 3-yard quilts and that keeps us pretty busy. Donna

[@manations1]

Love your videos ❤

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@krisqueen5939]

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[@FabricCafe]

Thank you Kris! Welcome to the Fabric Cafe family! Hope you enjoyed the show 💜💜

[@lindavickerson7394]

Thank you for showing Time Machine! That’s not how I thought it went together!

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@LottieSue]

I don't see the Slotted Trimmer for Half Square Triangles on your site. Do you not carry it anymore?

[@annetyszka6404]

Hi Donna! This is Annie! I met you at the Quilt Expo in Lakeland, Florida last weekend! Thank you so much for this video! I have been staying away from making 1/2 square triangles because they were a challenge for me. Now, it doesn't look to be too hard after watching this video! I may even try your new free pattern, Flying Geese! Thanks again!

[@FabricCafe]

Hey Anne! Yay! We do our best to try and simplify the process as much as possible and show everyone that they can do it, too! Good luck on all your projects!

[@MagicHeide]

I had an epiphany about HSTs when I got my clearly perfect slotted trimmer set, too! They took away my angst about squaring up.

[@sandradummer4726]

I’m scared to cut the half square triangles. Just watching your videos help me, nerves I guess. I can do this, right? Lol.

[@FabricCafe]

Yes you can do it! If you have any scrap fabrics then we always encourage to do a couple practice cuts on that before using on your final fabric. 😊 You got this!

[@sandradummer4726]

@@FabricCafe thank you.

[@patriciasmartt1628]

Slotted Trimmer

[@gisellejones1139]

lm going to look for that tool..am making Modern Charm and had to figure out how to square up those small half squares by watching at least 10 tutorials...lol How small do those trimmers go

[@FabricCafe]

You can find the tool here, it comes in two sizes - one for whole inches and another for half inches - www.fabriccafe.com/Slotted-Trimmers-p/022072.htm

[@pattyward8898]

Omg. I looked away for a second, and Donna had been talking when I looked away, so I thought her daughter was Donna when she said something! You sound alike!

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Pardon if I did intrude your privacy wrongly I feel is a platform to make new friends and ideas. Hope I haven't been rude?

[@CharlieW-yx3rw]

Good morning How are you doing

[@johnzurfluh5031]

It would be easier to see the square line up if you place it also on the square s of the cutting mat

[@jeanhedberg3253]

Doesn’t the rotary catch on the slotted area as trimming? Why are those slots there?

[@yonwife5879]

Thank you so much for sharing. This is really helpful. I noticed you are both in black and hope everything is ok.

[@FabricCafe]

Everything is great! we just did an ad that required us to wear black. Donna

[@floyslavik7462]

Do you not line the square up with the bottom grid on purpose? I find the cutting board under the fabric distracting but maybe it doesn’t bother others!

[@FabricCafe]

The most important thing is to align the fabric to the square ruler as that will be the most accurate cut. Sometimes there may be a slight discrepancy in a mat if it has been warped or damaged over time. That's why Fran chose to just go off the ruler. Thanks for watching Floy!

[@sandrawallace3263]

Confetti

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Free quilting patterns

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[@joesmith7427]

Is this a mother - daughter show??

[@debrabutler-blunt6260]

How do I get the free patterns?

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Debra, you can find our Free Patterns on our website under the "Free Goodies" tab. I will also link it here - www.fabriccafe.com/Cartwheels-3-Yard-Quilt-Free-Pattern-p/091024-free.htm

[@normangilden3453]

Hey Fran

[@FabricCafe]

Hi Norm! Great to hear from you!

[@leticia-rl7yj]

🥰

[@newbeequilter]

Am I the only one who thinks your sample quilt of Tumbling Triangles at 19:00 is not laid out as the actual pattern shows it should be? I did a print screen of the one with Fran and one from the pattern as shown on your website and placed them side by side to make sure I wasn’t going crazy. “Okay, now I see the difference”, I thought to myself. The one made up with Fran standing next to it looks like three square-in-a square blocks exactly alike and in each row and column. All the blocks have the Focus Fabric #1 on the four corners and fabric #2 in the middle as a “diamond”. In the actual pattern, for the first row, the first block has the Focus Fabric #1 on the four corners and #2 fabric is in the middle “diamond”. The difference comes with block #2 that has fabric # 2 in the corners and the focus fabric #1 in the middle “diamond”. Block #3 is the same as block # 1 in that first row. In the second row, the first block is the same as block # 2 in the first row and the rest of the blocks in all the rows alternate between the two. The sewn up “Spring Blooms” one in the video is pretty, but I like the layout of the actual pattern on your website as it is much more interesting with the surprise star formation inside of a larger bonus diamond. So … I’m wondering if the “Spring Blooms” layout was a mistake or was it done that way on purpose to see if the viewers would notice and comment about it?

[@FabricCafe]

Wow! We stared at this quilt for so long and didn't catch this! We must have been distracted by the beautiful fabric! 😅 Good catch! The layout is indeed incorrect, we'll have to get another one made up! Thanks for pointing that out to us!

[@newbeequilter]

@@FabricCafe So, do I get a free book or at least a free pattern out of this on account of my eagle eyes? 😄😄

[@newbeequilter]

@@FabricCafe - And now tonight whilst looking on your website for my freebee (😁), I can see "Spring Blooms" fabric was actually made from your "Cartwheels" pattern instead of "Tumbling Triangles"!

[@carolynquinlan5612]

Have you tried to use that ruler with a tube of the two strips sewn together and cutting the tube alternating the direction of the ruler. Just a little faster since the HSTs are all the same colors.

[@FabricCafe]

No, I haven't tried that.

[@sherrikoers1438]

No way

[@Stitching_grandma]

If you close your eyes and just listen, the two voices could so be interchangeable. Did Fran ever try to get away with using your voice when she was younger? I’m quite sure she didn’t but it was just a funny thought in my mind.

[@susanchase7880]

Put a plain white cutting board on the table and use your ruler only to measure and cut. It is very disconcerting to focus on both the ruler line and the cutting board line together as you do your cutting.

[@petmomful2260]

I do not understand why a "scant" 1/4 inch is necessary. If you are doing them all the same, why does it need to be "scant."

[@joesmith7427]

How about some name tags?? It would be more professional in my opinion!

[@kwangkwang3795]

Talk too much

[@FabricCafe]

We do tend to get excited! 🤣