Unbelievable Quilting Hack: Making 32 Half Square Triangles HSTs at Once!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Get the free guide and tutorial on the blog! sugarstitchesquiltco.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-half-square-triangles/

[@GrammyB28163]

THANK YOU !!!! Straight to the point. No bs just teaching. I so appreciate that I didn’t have to watch a tutorial for An hour when it could just to the point. Your time is very precious too so thank you for taking time out of your own day to teach us a very helpful step !!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much!! Glad to have you here!!

[@naomirankin2071]

Great tutorial!! So easy broken down. Thank you!!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

Yes, no BS. Good for her.

[@pamelaernst5197]

Agreed!!!

[@leftylaska]

Sometimes someone needs additional instructions. You can always speed up the You Tube tutorial but they have no options when rhe additional instructions are left out. Everyone learns at a different pace and amount of instructions.

[@mdnisg61]

You’re voice is soothing and you speak so well. No, ya knows, no um’s. Your instructions are concise and easy to understand. Thank you for providing this information.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much! I have to bite my tongue ALOT! Thanks for watching!

[@MarciaALW]

Great technique! I appreciate the caution not to sew on the horizontal and vertical lines. I think if I try this method I will draw those lines in a different color to help me remember. I need all the help I can get!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s a good idea! I always have to remind myself!

[@subliminalphish]

I was thinking a dotted line but a different color would be so much more convenient!

[@renestovall9226]

ME TOO!

[@KnitzyKitzy]

So it’s like each quadrant is the magic 8 HST method but sewn 4 at a time. I love it!

[@katl6426]

Just finished watching & I agree about using different colour marker - good suggestion

[@christopherspringmann]

An ongoing need, creativity and productivity = Getting it done, quickly!

[@colleenmcphee6248]

What a wonderful tutorial. I am 85 and still learning.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Never finished learning! Thanks for being here!

[@roseofsharon7551]

Love this! I’m 62 and beginning quilting. It’s so calming and love learning new techniques!

[@leeschmidt6233]

this tutorial is straight forward and no nonsense. Keep up the good work. Don't need all the fluff! Its perfect!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

I love that you like that, I try to keep it simple!

[@jamescarolstarr4304]

Loved the tutorial. Retired and on fixed income. Greatly appreciate that it is free. Suggestion: Use different color inks for sewing lines versus cutting lines.

[@angeliaulrich9722]

You are a very clear speaker. I enjoyed it very much. You speak at just the right speed. I will be subscribing. Thanks.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Great to hear!! Thanks for watching!!

[@susancherepowich6443]

I just found your videos you’re great so thorough easy to understand . You’re voice is so relaxing

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here!

[@shelleymarchand1335]

Great tutorial

[@mrslincoln5118]

Excellent tutorial❣️ When I want to learn a new technique, I want the instructions concise and to the point…no chatty, gimmicky fillers. Yours was just that, and I have just subscribed to your full content and given you a “thumbs up”. I am planning on adding this technique to my technique of the month class, thank you for a great video to follow. From one quilt instructor to another…BIG kudos❣️

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much! That makes me so happy to hear because that is my goal and why I’m here! Glad to have you here too!

[@suedavis1835]

Good job!

[@sandi_SatinDoll]

I agree “no chatty fillers” 😂

[@lindaperry455]

😮😮😮😅😅😅😊😅

[@lindaperry455]

😅 0:27

[@GoOnTravelGetLost]

I have to tell you, I had put off finishing quilts for my grandbabies forever because I loathed making the triangle cuts! This has just renewed my inspiration to get back to it! Thank you for posting this video! ❤

[@nanetteniebergall6973]

WHAT!! I just cut almost 300 half triangles. I so needed this method months ago! Thanks next time I'm all over this. Thanks!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

OMG! I wish I could have saved you some time, at least you got the extra practice!!

[@joycehall1812]

Thanks!

[@joycehall1812]

Great method. Love it because I make quilts requiring a lot of half square triangles. Would like to know what size half square triangles were made with the 13 inch fabs & so on.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Check out my downloadable guide with all the math! www.sugarstitchesquiltco.com/hst-guide

[@lindakQOV]

Thanks for doing such a well-presented technique of a patch that so often overwhelms people. You are one of the best "teachers" on KZbin!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so sweet Linda, thank you, that made my day!!! I'm glad I can help!

[@maureengalusha3172]

This is incredible!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you liked it!!

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

You are an outstanding teacher-clear instructions, emphasizing crucial information and a beautiful voice. Thank you so much. 👏🏼☺️ 🧵

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

[@JandianaJones]

Love your video! Love how you teach, no fluff.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so kind, thank you so much! And thanks for watching!

[@pamwarwick4577]

Very cool. Thank you! I'm sorry, I had to mute it BC the 'music' was tedious.

[@kelmaeckhart4060]

Love this, my first real quilt I cut all triangle by hand , at that time it was called the star of David love it , so I'm going to do it again with this methond. Thank you so much I definitly subscibed today.

[@graciemaca6996]

I ❤ this method, it saves sooo much time! I have found it easier to draw the cutting lines in RED so they stand out to me as a "DO NOT SEW" Line. This keeps me from getting confused whilst I quickly sew the sections, or quadrants together. Ty for this great tip! 😊👍

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes it’s a great tip!!!

[@vivianstreet1376]

@@sugarstitchesquiltco😊😂e😂wy 12:39 12:40 12:40

[@vivianstreet1376]

V 14:09 14:09

[@hippygirl2100]

I need 76 of these for a quilt. I can’t believe how much quicker this is. Thank you.

[@ElizabethHansbury]

This was awesome! You saved me time to view and NOT listen to extra fluff talk! Your voice was smooth and to the point!!!!

[@wintercherry3068]

I love your directions. To the point, quick and understandable. Thank you for being so concise on your speaking

[@robinfarley1361]

Great tutorial! I’ll be using your charts frequently! Thank you!!!

[@yolandarivas6511]

This was an amazing revelation! I was cutting them individually...can you imagine the time it took me to do that? Well, thanks to your method, just learned, I will be doing that from now on. Thank you.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

So glad to hear!!

[@deborahstich6738]

A well organized lesson with great technique. And I bet all the points will match when I piece my quilt.

[@kas9488]

Wow, this was so simple and awesome! Im going to save this video to help me start my quilt journey 😊

[@missib8013]

This is brilliant! Great tutorial!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@JanComeaux]

As a beginner quilter, this has made me more comfortable with making half triangles. Thanks.

[@grandmajuki]

Great way to cut HST. Very nice of you to give this guide free!!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Oontaka]

Your teaching was very clear and concise. Easy to follow. Great job and great idea for sewing 32 at a time!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@willowmoonlabradors]

I'm "collecting" different techniques to make at least 6 quilts for grandkids. HST'S were at the top of the list. Thank you for your tutorial. Def on the list to use!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s great!! You are going to be a busy bee!! Good luck!

[@elizabethkaufman6092]

This is amazing! I enjoy making HST (weird I know!). I look forward to using this method.

[@LindaArnold-cd2my]

Absolutely like this method of making half square triangles.

[@stepinthyme1624]

I’m definitely going to try this. I have a quilt in mind that will only use two fabrics, and I want to play with half square triangles to see what I like with all the placement options. Love this!!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

I would love to see your results

[@patphares6258]

❤❤ excellent unhurried tutorial! Winner winner!

[@wendywebb3196]

Love it! Gonna try it and…..you got me back into quilting! I’m nearly 80 and haven’t done any for last at least 10 years so this is so cool. 😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You can do it!

[@janiceprice7403]

Thank you for the detailed demonstration and for the printable instructions. ❤️

[@cathyjohnson6732]

WoW, that was AWESOME! Love this tutorial! Great teaching. Thank you 💜

[@jreese8284]

Nice clear tutorial. It looks to me like you starched the fabric rather heavily, and that's a good idea, because it holds the threads still and reduces stretching when sewing. If you did in fact use starch, you might want to mention that. And if you didn't starch, try it, because it makes the fabric behave!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes, I do starch my fabrics which helps with bias! I have a video that covers that and have another one coming on fabric preparation 👍 all makes a difference, thanks for your comment! Good luck!

[@enahersom6280]

How do you no what size to start with, love it , from a newbie

[@cynthiadodge3089]

Oh my goodness! I found your tutorial just in time! I am wanting to make a PATRIOTIC table runner with half-square triangles! Perfect timing! 💖

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome!!!

[@emaleamiller5223]

Just found your channel and I want to just thank you so much. I have always been intimidated with lots of of half square triangles in patterns and this method make so much sense.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being here!!!!

[@kaytaylor8952]

I love this video. THanks so much for sharing. I would love to see more!

[@BarbFormanDennis-vn5oh]

Great and pleasant voice. You are a great teacher. I know I can do it.

[@slug500]

Wow! I’m about to start a quilt where I need over 600 HST, this is great! Thank you!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Oh my goodness Sandy, that's alot! Hopefully this tutorial helps you get through them faster! Thanks for watching!

[@nicolettehare3322]

What pattern are you using?

[@slug500]

@@nicolettehare3322 im watching carol Thelma on KZbin and during January she had a really cute half square triangle quilt along. I’m behind but they were awesome blocks so I’ve started working on the HSTs.

[@nicolettehare3322]

@@slug500 that’s cool. I’ll check it out

[@slug500]

@@nicolettehare3322 she has some really cute blocks in it that I’ve used in another quilt I’m finishing right now. She’s also doing a block a day which I love.

[@geraldineself6017]

Thank you for this tutorial. I would love to see more quilting hacks. Also, thank you for the pdf chart to help figure out what size I need to start with. Have a blessed day.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome! Thanks for being here!!

[@ellenpalmer8571]

I loved this method. As you were demonstrating I was wondering how big the fabric needed to be to make the size 1/2 sq needed. Thank you for the chart also. As for your instructions…..you are very easy to listen to and understand. Your calm demeanor and clear demonstration makes this method very easy to understand and I am wanting to give it a try, regardless of not having a project…..haha

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you enjoyed it!! You can make a pillow with a few blocks or make a lot for a quilt!

[@sandramills386]

This was a great tutorial. Thank you do much for sharing this time saver.😊

[@arabellalunkes4532]

Loved this! It’s such a pain to make half square triangles but no more!!! Thank you!

[@destrygraves]

New Subscriber. Looks like you have been on KZbin for a month. Excellent way to explain things logically. I’m looking forward to more videos.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad to have you! Yes, I am new here in this space! I enjoy posting on Instagram but I can offer much more value here with a longer video!

[@jeanbarton4418]

This was an excellent tutorial! Thank you. Just proves that you can learn something new everyday!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!!

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

This needs more thumbs up than just the one!!!! Great reminders on where not to cut.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!!

[@DiamondRay1111]

Genius! I'm so happy to have found the Sugar Stitches Quilt Co!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you for being here and watching!!

[@diane19456]

Hi. I use a lot of half square triangles in my quilts so your tutorial was very,very helpful!

[@chevydude658]

You did a fine job in this video! Very clear and easy to understand. The results are just what I was looking for. Controllable and accurate AND reproducible! Thanks Thanks thanks!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it helped!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

This is really cool. It makes quilting so much more accessible to me. My sister is challenging me to make a baby sized quilt as a way to get us quilting. This is a game changer! Thanks!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad to hear!! Take that challenge from your sister and make that quilt! Good luck!

[@lindajunglas8335]

I really enjoyed your tutorial! You explain things clearly and precisely and I will use this on my next HST project. Thank you!!❤

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s so great to hear, thanks Linda!

[@fernemcallister6774]

You are a born teacher!

[@christinegonzales2372]

Thank you so much! Omg! I’m a relative beginner and have arthritis in my hands. YOU HAVE SAVED ME FROM SOME PAIN! I love quilting so much and want to do as much as I can before my hands give out! Thank you , thank you ❤ thank you!

[@giseleharris3203]

Omg, I love this method. Was just shying away from a quilt pattern because of the number of HST I would have to cut. New subscriber here and recommending you to my quilter friends. Binge watching all your videos. TFS and your measurements guide.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s great to hear!! They sure deter me sometimes too when there’s a ton of them! Methods like these sure help! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendyb1078]

Great tutorial. Easily explained and right to the point. Great job.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@sheilakethley5351]

Wonderful! I can’t wait to watch all your other videos!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks Sheila!

[@reneejohnson5041]

Again, the best HST hack video I’ve seen!!

[@stitchingammi]

I love your methods and your teaching style! Thank You for sharing. One note to consider, your voice is soothing and confidant, but the music on this video was loud and distracting. Just my point of view, I thought I’d pass along. It almost made me switch videos….. sure happy I hung in there! Thanks again for sharing!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I appreciate you staying with me!

[@saundraweed9738]

Loved your easy to follow instructions. Will definitely be making these in the future. We make cuddle quilts and this will be a great addition to our quilting projects. Thank you for sharing such a great idea. Looking forward to more of your tutorials.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome!! Thank you for watching!

[@t-ri2582]

One thing. When you've cut the big square down to the 4 squares and started using rotating mat cut your perpendicular and horizontal lines (middles), you should then rotate mat again, without lifting up material or shifting material, then cut the diagonal seams. Saves a ton of time.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes!!

[@dko3623]

Using scissors to cut the final pairs in half is also faster than using a ruler and rotary cutter. Good tutorial!

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Sounds even better, To me. So far, most of my HST are scrappy.

[@rardean]

What a great tutorial!! You have a great way of teaching. Very clear and I can see everything you are doing. ❤

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks!!

[@susancampbell9287]

Great technique. And thanks for the guide. Mind blown.😮

[@belindastevens-h4y]

Wow, this tutorial helped me. Yes I will be using this when I start my triangles. I'm a beginner learning. Thanks so much for posting these.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You’re so welcome! That’s awesome!

[@joycelynalbrecht2858]

LOVE this!! So easy and such a great tutorial. THANK YOU!!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@joannsmith2268]

Love this idea, I usually use yardage anyway and cutting big squares is so much easier!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes! Thank you!

[@SewThisAbitaSprings]

Loved this! Thanks

[@yolandarivas6511]

Smart! I difinetly will be using this method. Very clever!

[@donnalee1640]

Brilliant tutorial ❤ I love this quick simple technique. I plan on using this to make a stash of half square triangles to have on hand in LOTS of various sizes! I have some many FQB and not knowing what quilt pattern to use at times! This is perfect to use up some of those bundles. Thank you for sharing this brilliant technique. Can’t wait to see what you share with us next ❤️🪡🧵

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching!

[@tonishepherd7042]

You could draw the vertical and horizontal lines a different colour from the diagonal as a reminder.

[@ingfig1]

Great tutorial!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you! It’s so fun!!!

[@ingfig1]

@@sugarstitchesquiltco .. new subscriber here, and I look forward to watching more of your content. Your preparation and your presentation were spot on!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

@@ingfig1 So happy to hear that and glad to have you here!

[@Bogey_and_bobbins]

Never seen this before! Seems like a game changer. Thank you!

[@Quilterprairie]

Cant wait to use this method! Have been avoiding half square triangles, but no more! Thank you!

[@genawalter401]

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen and I have watched a lot of quilting tutorials! 😆 Thank you so much!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!!

[@QuiltsRMyThing]

I love this! Thanks for sharing! :) I am NOT a fan of half-square triangles AT ALL, but this would make me want to make a quilt with them, so I'm going to try it!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Try it out!! I didn’t used to like them but they have grown on me!

[@dipperepines1329]

Thank you so much. Half square triangles are gorgeous, but they do require a lot of work. However, you made it so easy. Again, thank you 😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you!! They are certainly time consuming sometimes when you need alot! I think I dread trimming the worst!

[@viviandibrell849]

Wow! Thank you for the chart….i have always wondered how to adjust for different sizes….😅

[@cindywagner4623]

Perfect timing. I was wanting a border of HST for a bear claw. I’ve been putting it off just because I need so many HST. I’m on my way to a finished quilt top! Thank you 🙏

[@annettelyons914]

Great tutorial, very clear instructions. I have just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more tutorials. Thank you so much

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Awesome, thank you!

[@amypare84]

This is a great tutorial and great idea. As a high school math teacher, I loved that you called the sections "quadrants." I would like it better though if you had the top right as Quadrant 1 and the top left as Quadrant 2, going around the square counterclockwise as we all learned in our Algebra classes. But that's just me.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That's a great idea! My brain has always been math challenged, but I like your terminology enhancement! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial! Thanks for watching!

[@roxannesmith6656]

Wow this is very cool ! Thanks for sharing ! 😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@lynnbreese1904]

Love this. I have no peripheral vision on right side of either eye. This is perfect for me I just hope I can remember the size of beginning fabric. This is actually brilliant.

[@LoriDewboys]

I loved this!!! Think smarter, not work harder! I love learning from other quilters!!!!

[@kathrynbarker7967]

Just found your channel, love the clear and concise instructions..looking forward to more videos. 💕

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much, glad to have you here!!

[@kathrynbarker7967]

@@sugarstitchesquiltco thank you!

[@patriciagish8895]

This is a great tutorial, and I found it at the right time as I’m getting ready to make quite a few half square triangles. Thank you 💜

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@watchmanonthewall6962]

This is genius

[@RubyMcGhee-n6v]

Always nice to know a new technique that will save time.

[@angelaaustin]

Thank you I'm new at sewing/quilting and I'm trying to make a half square triangles quilt for my grandsons appearance in jan

[@kathrynnield7447]

Great video! Now I just need a pattern that needs that many! One suggestion...draw the first two lines (horizontal and vertical) with a different colored pen than the diagonals. Easier to remember to NOT sew on these!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks for the tip! That’s an awesome reminder!

[@bettyhernandez4759]

There's "Triangles on a roll". So you cannot make as many as you want.

[@heidilecompte4198]

Excellent tutorial! What a great method!

[@donnapetzoldt1558]

THIS WAS VERY INTERESTING AND VERY HELPFUL TOO.

[@roseannhartman3753]

I am in the very beginning stage of learning how to make quilts and have therefore watched a LOT of videos! I hope you know that you are an excellent teacher! 😊 You gave clear instructions and explained the “why” as well. After watching your video, I am confident I could make these HSTs. But, as a quilting newbie, my problem would be not knowing what to do with them! Lol 😂😂 (I’ll get there though!) Thank you for a great video! It’s very appreciated!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you so much and glad they have been helping!! I’ll be making a throw pillow with some soon and will make a quick video! You could also save them over time and make a quilt!!

[@maryhughes9505]

Great job explaining clearly and well modulated voice in a slow enough tempo so my old ears c young an keep up with your hands. Thank you so very much ❤️👵🏻✝️🙏🏻

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

I’m so glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching!!

[@karenreed2426]

I could just cry right now. I struggle with triangles and a cutter in my hand is terrible but you are a true lifesaver. Hugs hugs and I will follow you forever