Tips for Making Half Square Triangles + FREE Quilt Pattern | a Shabby Fabrics Tutorial

Tammy shows you how to easily make half-square triangles, and shares speed piecing tips. Half-square triangles are featured in this fun and festive quilt made with the Kringle and Claus collection by Moda. Perfect for all skill levels!
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WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
- Blitzen Quilt Kit: SOLD OUT
- Choose 4¼ yards for backing from the Kringle & Klaus Collection: SOLD OUT
- Get the free download: www.shabbyfabr...
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NOTIONS USED IN THIS VIDEO
- Quarter Inch Seam Markers - Fons & Porter: www.shabbyfabr...
- Creative Grids 4½" x 8½" Ruler: www.shabbyfabr...
- Creative Grids 4½" Square Ruler: www.shabbyfabr...
- Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper Tool: www.shabbyfabr...
- Olfa Spinning Rotary Mat 12'' x 12'': www.shabbyfabr...
- Kai Embroidery Scissors: www.shabbyfabr...
- Konfetti Thread - KT101 Off White: www.shabbyfabr...
- Schmetz Topstitch Needles - Size 80/12 5ct: www.shabbyfabr...
- Clover Patchwork Pins: www.shabbyfabr...
- Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy: www.shabbyfabr...
- Olfa Splash Rotary Cutter: www.shabbyfabr...
- Frixion Pen: www.shabbyfabr...
- Wool Pressing Mat - 14" x 14": www.shabbyfabr...
- Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron: www.shabbyfabr...
- We're sewing on a BERNINA 770 QE and we love it!
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[@henny5272]

Buenos días, gracias por el tutorial, los consejos y el patrón. Muy claro y sencillo. Lo agradezco Tammy. 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado de este proyecto. Muchas gracias por mirar. 💖 -Michelle

[@lauriemyers3]

Tammy is the Queen of notions! She’s always introducing something I’ve never seen before and MUST have it!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

She really is the Queen of Notions! (We might need to make her a sign for her office door. haha.) She's always showing us the latest and greatest here in the office, too! So glad you find it helpful. - Morgan

[@robinwhiddon5728]

I love that little ruler. One of my favorites creative grids. I have a lot of them. I love them. Oh my goodness. Did not that trick woth that folded corner clipper. I have it to. Thanks for showing this.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Glad this tutorial inspired you! Thanks for commenting! 💖 -Michelle

[@mariawells8026]

Great explanation! Thank you for the pattern also.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed this delightful project! Thanks so much for watching! -Michelle

[@BrandiTalmadge]

Lovely tutorial Tammy - you and Jen are great teachers! I love that you've shared a couple different ways to achieve squaring up half-square triangles. Can't wait to try the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper Tool! In prior videos, you and Jen have asked viewers to share ideas or things we'd like to see on future videos - I'd love to see a tutorial on making a zippered project bag (a flat style bag, with or without a vinyl front, for carrying sewing projects such as the wooly mug mat projects or cross-stitch projects etc). :-)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! :) We hope you find the tutorial helpful, and you'll love the Folded Corner Clipper Tool! We have a video with a few other uses for that tool as well - it's so handy! That's a great idea! I'll pass that on to Tammy and Jen so they know you'd like to see that! - Morgan

[@maplelassuk]

You will love the Folded corner clipper tool!! I've used it so much already for binding, HST and it is so easy to use. Shabby Fabrics have a zippered pouch tutorial I'm sure, I will check for you....but there are lots of teachers on KZbin. Debbie Shore, Crafty Gemini, Erica Arndt has super ones very recently! SF are one of my faves though!

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I use my Fons and Porter ruler all the time. I love it! Thanks for the free pattern.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It's a great ruler! :) Thank you for watching, and let us know how your project goes. - Morgan

[@huisuk]

Thanks for great tips

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching. :) - Morgan

[@deborahfitzer6877]

I love the folded corner clipper. Thanks for showing how to use it for HST’s!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It's such a great ruler! We've been using it in so many of our projects! Hope it helps your HST making. Let us know how this project goes for you. - Morgan

[@maplelassuk]

Deborah Fitzer , have you seen Tammy and Jennifer in a previous video making HST's entirely with the folded corner clipper? And flying geese? Amazing....I bought it and love it for that and binding start and finish. 😊

[@ShabbyFabrics]

If you'd like to watch the video Elizabeth referenced, you can. find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXy0aomJbcpjoqs Thanks Elizabeth!

[@lotuslodgespa3167]

Thank you for all the “freebies”!! For a quilter on a super tight budget, it’s the only way I can make new quilts ;) 💕

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy we could help, and hope you enjoy them! Let us know how your projects turn out! - Morgan

[@Mrsteachspeech]

You are so clear and organized. This is the second tutorial of yours I've seen, and you have a new fan. Great delivery style and I love that you show alternative methods! Thank you! Big thumbs up; I'm going to look for more of your videos!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're welcome! Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoy our tutorials. Happy Quilting! -Kyla

[@karenjohns8859]

Tammy, I learn so many wonderful hints and tricks from you! Thank you!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yay! So happy this could be helpful for you! Thank you so much for watching. - Morgan

[@maggieleonard8388]

Love this pattern

[@ShabbyFabrics]

It's so much fun! Let us know if you give it a try! - Morgan

[@leahg4596]

Love the fabric and the ruler. I see a package coming to my house very soon. 😁

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy you enjoyed the video! :) We'd love to hear how your project goes! - Morgan

[@jordyn613]

Excellent tutorial! Thanks for the pattern. I have been looking for this quilt pattern for a week :)

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We are very glad you enjoy this project! Thanks sew much for watching!! -Michelle

[@brendafoley6995]

Thank you! Always enjoy your instructions!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! :) - Morgan

[@veramats]

I’m just getting started and didn’t know about that triangle ruler. Thank you for sharing the tips!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy this video was helpful for you! That ruler is so helpful! Thank you so much for watching and let us know if you have any questions while you're sewing. We're happy to help! - Morgan

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome quilt it’s beautiful and thank you for that hints! 🧵✂️🥰

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Absolutely! It is our pleasure we are happy to hear you enjoy our tutorials! - Kyla

[@reginakalinowski4197]

Helpful tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for watching! So glad you enjoyed the video! - Morgan

[@suzisaintjames]

Love that Tammy! So professional! ❤🌅🌵

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much!

[@kathynewhart5397]

Thx so much...great tutorial...I appreciate the fact that you showed us different ways to do the same thing...love those rulers...also thx so much for the free download..very much appreciated.....BTW the fabric is just as cute as it can be :-)))

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment! We appreciate you and love to hear what you think of the videos. Isn't it such a cute collection?! We've been loving it. - Morgan

[@lindalee601]

Great video. Love HST's. 💕💕

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much! HST are so fun and so versatile!

[@sparkywinston]

Such a sweet lady , love your teaching

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you! I will definitely pass this along to Jen! Happy Quilting! -Kyla

[@pattysherwood7091]

We just got started and it was over. I thought you would show how to do this quilt. Too bad for me. It is so pretty.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We thought so too! We love the colors! You can find further instructions on putting this quilt together in our Free download available on our website. Here is a direct link to where this can be found. www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/Blitzen_forDownload.pdf If you have any further questions please let me know as I am always happy to help! -Kyla :)

[@donnasamuel3399]

Really enjoyed, the tips u showed will defo come in handy. Thank u x

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy to hear it! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan

[@maplelassuk]

Great tutorial, though I really loved the whole half square triangle process entirely with the folded corner cutter as in a previous video!!! 😜😀

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you for watching! That Folded Corner Clipper tool is wonderful, and works so well for HST! - Morgan

[@maplelassuk]

Shabby Fabrics It is! I am still practising flying geese, I keep forgetting which way to turn the tool for the second square😂. This tutorial plays and pauses all the time!!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

The flying geese can take a bit of practice to get used to! So glad the. tutorial is helping! - Morgan

[@chrisgrellier4457]

I am about to start this,I am excited but very nervous at the same time.....

[@ShabbyFabrics]

You're going to have so much fun! Let us know if you have any questions. - Morgan

[@juliewoods3650]

is it possible to make this bigger ? I'm terrible with figuring out how much to increase etc.. if you can help TIA :) btw I love all your videos and fabric & patterns

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Julie- are you referring to creating a larger block, or a larger project? -Michelle

[@juliewoods3650]

@@ShabbyFabrics A larger project

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Hi Julie! If you're intending to make this project bigger, you do have a few options. The easiest way would be to increase border sizes. Additionally, you can simply increase your project by adding rows - the amount and location will depend on the type of project you are designing- for a rectangular shape, you'll want to add an equal amount of rows to the top and bottom of the quilt. For a square shape, you'll want to add an even number of rows to all four sides. Hope this makes sense! 💖 -Michelle

[@tammiedansby8550]

Why a topstich needle instead of universal?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We prefer topstitch needles when piecing. - Morgan

[@michelleezeugo5098]

Nice pattern

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Isn't it great?! Moda was so generous to let us share this for free! - Morgan

[@michelleezeugo5098]

Shabby Fabrics Awesome