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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@sandiadger8354]

I agree “no chatty fillers” 😂

[@lindaperry455]

😮😮😮😅😅😅😊😅

[@lindaperry455]

😅 0:27

[@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!!

[@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! ❤

[@leeschmidt6233]

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

[@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!

[@hippygirl2100]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@missib8013]

This is brilliant! Great tutorial!

[@SewThisAbitaSprings]

Loved this! Thanks

[@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!

[@patphares6258]

❤❤ excellent unhurried tutorial! Winner winner!

[@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!!

[@JandianaJones]

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

[@yolandarivas6511]

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

[@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!!!!

[@jeanbarton4418]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!!

[@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!

[@grandmajuki]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wintercherry3068]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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 🙏

[@susancherepowich6443]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@rardean]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks!!

[@janethersh75]

Thank you so much. I really appreciated your tutorial. That made it so easy for me to do without feeling so afraid i would mess it up. Thank you

[@Quilterprairie]

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

[@sheilakethley5351]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thanks Sheila!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@gearldineallen6072]

It looks so easy as you work I will surely try this thanks for sharing 😅with us

[@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!

[@joycelynalbrecht2858]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@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!!

Liked your teaching style. Very clear and a great technique to making 4 patches easily.

[@wendyb1078]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@joannsmith2268]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Yes! Thank you!

[@pbrenneraz]

I'll definitely be using this! I've done the 8 at a time, and this is brilliant to quadruple that method and easily get 32!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

It’s great!! Good luck!!

[@carolynnilsen9270]

Yes love thus method. I bought fabric today to make a Christmas pinwheel quilt, can't wait to get started.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

I bet that will be pretty! Have fun!

[@marionbarber984]

Just to let you know that the guide to HST's I downloaded has been very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@sandramills386]

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

[@Bogey_and_bobbins]

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

[@roxannesmith6656]

Wow this is very cool ! Thanks for sharing ! 😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@debrayakel2447]

Great method! Thanks for sharing! I make a lot of baby quilts to give away, this would be a faster way to get more done. I’ve been thinking of making a 2 color quilt 😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That's a great idea! And that’s wonderful of you and your donations! Good luck, I hope this makes things quicker for you!

[@doreengramling191]

I like the way you drew the lines on the fabric and then sewing 1/4" thru the two layers of fabric and much easier to cut out the triangles.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Best time saver!!

[@LoriDewboys]

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

[@tonishepherd7042]

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

[@heidilecompte4198]

Excellent tutorial! What a great method!

[@donnapetzoldt1558]

THIS WAS VERY INTERESTING AND VERY HELPFUL TOO.

[@laurakincaid9436]

This is an old technique we used to teach at my quilt shop over 25 years ago. It's called the grid method. Nothing new but a great tutorial nonetheless. Nice job.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Nope nothing new but so many people don’t know different methods unless they are shown🤩

[@sunshineandwarmth]

​@Sugar Stitches Quilt Co. Good thinking! Thanks. I love that you used a simple method to do this. New quilters will start off understanding the geometry instead of templates and rulers. I say this bc I had an awful time concentrating on those instead of the actual shape of the fabric piece itself.

[@KimtheElder]

@@sunshineandwarmthexactly! I'm one 😊

[@atilathehoney1984]

Just had to point out that this is not “new”? Well I don’t want to alarm you but you may want to look in a mirror. Looks like your low self esteem is showing. Oops!

[@sandybruce9092]

Forgot I’m already a subscriber🥴. But I saw this video a couple days ago and finally has time to watch - and WOW!! I am amazed. I just ordered your instructions and they have already hit my mailbox - I’ve saved the file in two places (I’m a bit OCD about losing j if!!) and it’s being printed off at this very moment😄😄👍. I wasn’t expecting all the other sizes too! And your instructions include really big HST sizes!!!! Great for making many HST if the same combo for the 32 ones, but easier to figuring out for using other fabric combos with the other charts and just getting many mixed HST. I really needed this - so thank you a million times over!!!!!!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

So glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here!! Good luck!

[@tamaraguckert8653]

Thank you. I could have used this last month when my pattern called for 96 HST using the same fabrics. I'm definitely checking out your blog to calculate sizes.😊

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Oh goodness!! Well that was your practice 😄 glad you found me!

[@frankieweber7144]

This was the way I originally learned how to my HST's back in the early 90's

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Don't forget to download my FREE Ultimate Half Square Triangle guide - helping you make HSTs with several methods and all the quilty math done for you! www.sugarstitchesquiltco.com/hst-guide

[@madelinesmemaw]

I would like to have your ultimate half square triangle guide but everytime I try to go to it, it pops up with a free pattern which I do not need and I'm not able to get past that. Any advice?

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

@@madelinesmemaw So sorry for the trouble you are having, there should be an X in the top right corner that allows you to close the pop up and proceed with downloading the guide. Email me direct if you still have troubles! [e-mail]

[@olympiadurbin492]

This is amazing, I was going to start a new quilt and have never made HST, but wow! I am going to cut them now. TY Amazingly great video.

[@sharonzels3079]

@@sugarstitchesquiltco clicking innumerable times on the X in the top right hand corner of the free pattern offer to make it disappear doesn't work. The offer simply won't go away.

[@fannythompson1806]

Awesome

[@marysharon9186]

I'll be making a little quilt out of 12 fat quarters that have been sitting for months.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Sounds good!! Good luck!

[@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

[@craftscor]

OMG! This is magic. Thank you. This is so helpful. This is one video worth saving and sending to other quilt friends.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!

[@michellejaggard9657]

Thank you so much for making this task so easy. Thank you for the printable guide.

[@carmenmaldonado6486]

Thank you so much. I signed up to your Chanel. ❤️ great tutorial

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@karawitcher1326]

What a great innovative way to get a lot of half triangles cut w so little time. The effort comes in being precise & remembering not to sew horizontally & vertically at first..Thanks Look forward to more tidbits of helpful info.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Several people have made the suggestion to mark those “No sew” lines in a different color, great idea!

[@LindaArnold-cd2my]

Absolutely like this method of making half square triangles.

[@HelenDavidsonSmith]

Absolutely loved this way of cutting smaller squares. Thank you soooooooo much. Helen.x

[@brendafarris7350]

Yep! Loved this method. excited to see more from your channel. Just discovered you today and will be watching for more from you.

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@karenruthel7723]

Great tutorial thank you…clear and concise and patiently explained!I am a beginner quilter and your tutorials are super helpful😊

[@DiamondRay1111]

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

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

Thank you for being here and watching!!

[@tonyamiller5396]

Awesome! I just saw a quilt tutorial this morning that required a huge number of half square triangles... will definitely use this technique!😀

[@sugarstitchesquiltco]

That’s awesome! Perfect timing!!

[@victoriaheckman5933]

Thank you so much for figuring out the math and for making this tutorial. You're awesome.