Quilting Tips & Tricks 01

Learn how to make four half square triangles in one go!
This is a series of quilting tips and tricks. The half square triangle is probably the most versatile and easiest quilt block you will ever make. This is a great method for easily making four blocks in one go.
We started with two 10" squares. The unfinished size is 7"
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[@jkhegarty857]

hey fellow quilters!! yes this is a quick & easy half square triangle. BUT remember, with this cut you are working with BIAS edges. They tend to stretch when sewing. If you are cautious, then this works great. Me, I'd rather sew the seams diagonally corner to corner. This way your bias edges are on the sewn seam side instead of the outer side.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for sharing this tip. 😊

[@jkhegarty857]

@@alandacraft you're welcome! It's great when quilters can share & make quilting easier. Thank you for your videos!!

[@sandybruce9092]

Yes on the outside bias edges. I prefer to starch my fabrics before cutting - so maybe this would help along with being very careful not to pull the edges??? It sure us an easier way if making multiple HST (half square triangles). I’m still trying to,work out the formula for doing this with different sizes of squares - and then also cutting top-to-bottom and then left-to-right to make more HST.

[@Becky5257]

I'm new at this. Do you mean instead of making the 2 cuts, I should mark the middle and sew on either side, then cut th middle?

[@jkhegarty857]

@Becky Calaway hi Becky! Yes, if you draw a diagonal line down your fabric, then sew a quarter inch seam on both sides of the line, cut the diagonal line, you will have 2 half Sq triangles without exposing the bias edges. This way, you will prevent any potential stretch from the bias & won't get that "wonky" look when ironing the square or sewing your piece together. Been there, down that. Have fun quilting!!

[@hollyandersen7478]

You just saved me so much time! My instructor when I learned to sew taught me to cut all of the squares, cut them into triangles, and then sew them together. Ugh! That was such a waste of time. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Glad it helped Holly 😊.

[@vickyadams3007]

After watching all of the different blocks to can make with this one simple block ! I 'm. thinking of making a child's quilt to give to a hospital ( special care unit) . They wouldn't out grow this style. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@alandacraft]

What a lovely idea Vicky 😊, and you are most welcome.

[@ranasha5317]

Did you able to make and domate.donate.. if yes God bless you

[@lulis146]

SUPER TIP ... THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. GOD BLESS YOU ...

[@alandacraft]

My pleasure, thank you for your comment 😊

[@corneliabeach8928]

​P ppl

[@kathyscatena8941]

Thank you for sharing

[@rosymedina8506]

I love to see this. I saw my mother’s hands in this video! Blessings!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊.

[@trudymosher6908]

Thank You ❤

[@makeuplayshaa]

Wow this just gave me a bunch of ideas! Thanks!

[@alandacraft]

Excellent 😊

[@beefar0ni]

So clever! Thank you!

[@alandacraft]

Glad it was helpful!

[@laris2328]

HST TO THE RESCUE! YEAH! I love 💕 hst. Soooo much you can create with them.

[@alandacraft]

Absolutely Laris 😊. One of the most versatile and easy to make blocks.

[@SamiKhan-ev1rl]

Aww thanks never thought off that I've been cutting threw my material and joining triangles il wil try this one soon thanks for this tip and new trick for me to learn wow thavks xxx

[@AnitaSouthall]

Excellent work, I love pin wheels 👏. Wish we could save shorts to a playlist

[@4whimsies]

You can save them. Tap the image at the bottom right corner. Then tap the little bookmark on the next screen. It saves !

[@ranasha5317]

These types shorts are very important.. instead of a long video

[@alandacraft]

That's true, but many people do still like the longer videos, so we try to make sure everyone gets what they like.

[@cynforrest]

Good trick. When I need the edges of the resulting HST to be on-grain, I cut squares with bias edges. Works slick!

[@PatrickClarke-np6li]

so good :)

[@dianecox2198]

Thank you! That looks great!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Diane 😊. I'm glad you like the video.

[@helenecarroll3093]

I love your well described video. thanks.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Helene 😊

[@saminanaseem3628]

zaberdast

[@theresabrendible4410]

I love the variety of choices 💕

[@alandacraft]

I agree Theresa, its such a versatile block.

[@lornaburke7116]

Thank you so much!

[@alandacraft]

You're welcome Lorna 😊

[@angelicaescalera2941]

Iam making my first quilt thanks to you and this video… thank you

[@alandacraft]

That's wonderful to hear Angelica 😊. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting. Once you have made one you will be hooked.

[@tokasavakanana7088]

thanks for sharing

[@alandacraft]

My pleasure Tokasa 😊

[@markmooney5662]

amazing ...thank you and God bless. Gilly wife of Mark

[@alandacraft]

Happy to hear you liked the video Gilly 😊

[@GrowingGoodHair]

Second paytern configuration is my favourite ❤but love them all!

[@JoaquinParker]

You are so helpful! Thank you for making these videos.

[@Janetbelldon]

I’m going to do this, for sure!!

[@StickyFrogStudio]

Ok now that was super smart this one’s going in my book thanks!

[@alandacraft]

Excellent. Glad you like it 😊

[@patriciatreece-xu9hx]

Great, love ❤️ all the variations!

[@Hazbin-Hotel]

If the edges stick out a bit, could you iron them to flatten them down a bit?

[@loiscazinha6305]

Love your stuff!!! Thank u for sharing...teaching!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Lois 😊

[@NasibaNaekuliyeva]

Süper

[@lizmisner1100]

Thanks for sharing! 🥰

[@showmegalusa4521]

I would never use this technique. When sewing/cutting this way every outside edge is on the bias. Wonky blocks/quilts will be the results.

[@larrygowin8291]

love aalll your tutorials !

[@alandacraft]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rosagarza5264]

I will try these one.

[@alandacraft]

Just take care when pinning the pieces together before you sew them as they are cut on the bias and there is a possibility of stretch. I haven't had this problem, and I've made a lot of HST's like this, but I have read where others have.

[@pamelavance648]

you know you have plenty of fabrics when you find yourself watching a video and saying I have that fabric truth!!

[@alandacraft]

😂 I know exactly what you mean.

[@Kristyn00]

This is so helpful! I’ve been scared to make hst for a long time because it seemed so complicated. I will try this way.

[@alandacraft]

Once you start making hst's Kristyn you will find it is such a versatile block that can be used in so many projects. Here is a link to our tutorial on 4 different ways to make hst's www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/08/quilting-blocks-half-square-triangle/ which may also help you.

[@ranasha5317]

​❤

[@ki-ki_na]

👍

[@lashawnramon6167]

Perfect!

[@leahlynn8492]

Love love your easy. Tutorials . OMG. I was needing help . Your tutoring is awesome very easy quick great ideas. Love it . Please please Keep posting easy ideas ❤😊 Loving the step by step video especially when I can start & stop

[@alandacraft]

Thank you for your lovely comment 😊. We do have quite a lot of tutorials for quick and easy projects on our channel and on the website alandacraft.com.

[@anitajonsson4379]

Nice!!! Beautiful colors. Delightful outcomes...immediately inspirational. Thank you. I'm going to follow your channel... and your talent 😊

[@alandacraft]

Thank you 😊

[@catherinehutcheson7318]

Omg this is amazing!

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Catherine 😊.

[@MomAsol]

I like making this pattern

[@alandacraft]

Excellent, it's certainly quick and easy to do

[@Cassandra-..-]

I like this way because the seam line is on the grain of the fabric rather than the bias. I’d rather work to sew the HSTs together without stretching the edges than deal with arced seams at pressing time.

[@wackyvorlon]

This is clever.

[@mygeorge1951]

Kool! Gracias 😊

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Lucy 😊

[@sybiljordan209]

Oh so pretty. I been sewing on paper pattern… this would be better.

[@alandacraft]

Thank you Sybil 😊. Here is our video on how to cut half square triangles in different ways that you might be interested in www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/08/quilting-blocks-half-square-triangle/

[@AnaAguileraContreras-gt7jo]

No medidas gracias muy bonito ojola entendiera traducir al español

[@ruthtait6491]

Cool

[@myphone1260]

Астагфируллох...

[@venerashomurodova7055]

Молодец 😍😍😍

[@alandacraft]

благодарю вас. Thank you Venera 😊

[@fabriclover]

Bias edges

[@markwagner4909]

I have the same sewing machine

[@alandacraft]

It's an awesome machine, I love it.

[@normanellyvaldezvaldivia460]

De cuanto son los cuadrados xf le quedaron bellos

[@alandacraft]

I started with 10" squares and the unfinished size is 7"

[@donnachildress]

would a light weight iron on interfacing help stop the stretching???

[@alandacraft]

It may do Donna 😊. I don't seem to have a problem with the stretch. I find that if I make sure the pieces are pinned together, so they match up, and that I guide the them through the machine when I'm sewing, making adjustments as I sew, they come together fine..

[@carolmclean812]

Anyone know how large different size orginals blocks make what size different triangles?

[@lindahestilowrobertson6263]

What size is the original block and after it is cut what is the end result

[@cindycarnes6441]

Finished size after sewn?

[@deepalikale3438]

Wher I will this instrument

[@deedeeparks6823]

What do you use to keep your ruler from sliding?

[@alandacraft]

I glued some of those little plastic door stop dots from Ikea but they are generally available from most hardware stores. I put too many on at the start and the ruler wouldn't move once I put it down. Which was a bit ridiculous, so I removed a number of the dots until it was easy to move the ruler but it still stayed firmly in place.

[@monkey3457]

Beginner here! Wouldn't you cut through the stitches and it would unravel when you cut it across?

[@alandacraft]

Seams in quilting are sewn into other seams when you put the pieces together so they don't unravel. Believe me when I was starting out I was so concerned about my whole project falling apart, and was pleasantly surprised when it didn't.

[@bjquilts29]

Beware of bias edges!

[@BrandiGoode-pi3di]

What are the sizes of each square you start with

[@alandacraft]

10"

[@theresamiller1995]

This leaves no room for quarter inch sewing and cuts points off

[@lenavonstein9671]

How do I cut my fabric into these perfect squares?!

[@alandacraft]

Here is a link to how we cut 10" squares from yardage www.alandacraft.com/2018/11/30/cut-10-layer-cake-squares/

[@lenavonstein9671]

@@alandacraft thank you! I guess I just need more practice.

[@karenweaver9260]

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[@shantajahan8700]

Can i know the measurements? 😢

[@fabianadacosta9629]

🏆💖💖💋👍👍👍....

[@saifsaifu-gj9ls]

Iska mazerment kitna liya hai apne

[@alandacraft]

I started with 10" squares. Here is a link to our tutorial on creating half square triangles 4 different ways. www.alandacraft.com/2015/10/08/quilting-blocks-half-square-triangle/

[@showmegalusa4521]

I would never use this method. Every edge would be on the bias and sets one up for wonky blocks.

[@alandacraft]

I just pin well and make sure not to stretch the fabric as it sews. Been doing it for years without any problems.

[@MommeeMadre1]

My head just blew up a little....