Half Square Triangle Grid Method

On Tuesday, I started a new project and I need to make 80 half square triangles.  I learned a new trick to making multiple of triangles at one time.  Thought I would share with you all.

This method of making multiple Half Square triangle can be used for any size by changing the base square size.  I was using the 4" square size for this quilt top.  

First, you need to cut 2 pieces of different fabrics measuring 8 1/2" x 21".  Then with the lighter color of fabric, turn it over with the wrong side facing up.  You are now going to make a 2 x 5 grid on the back of the fabric, like below.  You will have a 1/4" all the way around on the outer edges of the fabric, when you are finishing drawing all the squares.  Then, draw diagonal lines to make the triangles. 

Then put the 2 pieces with right sides together, pinning in the middle if needed.

At the sewing machine, start at the top left side of the fabric start sewing 1/4" from the diagonal line.  Following the lines all the way around.

Repeat on the other side of the line.

When you are finished it would like this.

At the cutting board you are going to cut apart on all the drawn lines. 

You will yield 20 half square triangles from the fabric. Press open and square to the patterns instructions. 

This was a fast way to make multiple half square triangles at on time. If you want to make a 4 1/2" square size, use a 10" x 23" piece of fabric, and use the  2 x 5 grid.

Have a great quilting making day!

Tina

Half Square Triangle Grid Method

On Tuesday, I started a new project and I need to make 80 half square triangles.  I learned a new trick to making multiple of triangles at one time.  Thought I would share with you all.

This method of making multiple Half Square triangle can be used for any size by changing the base square size.  I was using the 4" square size for this quilt top.  

First, you need to cut 2 pieces of different fabrics measuring 8 1/2" x 21".  Then with the lighter color of fabric, turn it over with the wrong side facing up.  You are now going to make a 2 x 5 grid on the back of the fabric, like below.  You will have a 1/4" all the way around on the outer edges of the fabric, when you are finishing drawing all the squares.  Then, draw diagonal lines to make the triangles. 

Then put the 2 pieces with right sides together, pinning in the middle if needed.

At the sewing machine, start at the top left side of the fabric start sewing 1/4" from the diagonal line.  Following the lines all the way around.

Repeat on the other side of the line.

When you are finished it would like this.

At the cutting board you are going to cut apart on all the drawn lines. 

You will yield 20 half square triangles from the fabric. Press open and square to the patterns instructions. 

This was a fast way to make multiple half square triangles at on time. If you want to make a 4 1/2" square size, use a 10" x 23" piece of fabric, and use the  2 x 5 grid.

Have a great quilting making day!

Tina

2012 Designer Mystery BOM Block #12

Well the Tulip Quilt is making some progress after some rough starts yesterday with the borders.  The original design was just not working out so, I had to rip it all out and start over with a different design.  Planning to give you all an update in tomorrows post.  

Today, I will show you all the last of the 2012 Designer Mystery BOM #12 - " April Showers".  This block is different from the rest they are still using half squares and flying geese.

But, this time we are making so different sizes of pinwheels with the half squares.

All the pinwheels are connected to the flying geese. 

To get this beautiful block!

Here are all the blocks together, I so look forward to getting this one finished and quilted.  

Today, husband is working so I am going to do some quilting, to get some progress done on the tulip quilt.

Tina

2012 Designer Mystery BOM Block #12

Well the Tulip Quilt is making some progress after some rough starts yesterday with the borders.  The original design was just not working out so, I had to rip it all out and start over with a different design.  Planning to give you all an update in tomorrows post.  

Today, I will show you all the last of the 2012 Designer Mystery BOM #12 - " April Showers".  This block is different from the rest they are still using half squares and flying geese.

But, this time we are making so different sizes of pinwheels with the half squares.

All the pinwheels are connected to the flying geese. 

To get this beautiful block!

Here are all the blocks together, I so look forward to getting this one finished and quilted.  

Today, husband is working so I am going to do some quilting, to get some progress done on the tulip quilt.

Tina

Half Square Tutorial

Every month in the Designer Mystery Month Blocks, I had to make half squares.  I would like to show you how to make a perfect half squares.

In this tutorial will make 3 1/2" half squares.  First, start by making 4" squares of each color you want in the half square.

On the lighter color fabric mark the center on the wrong side of the squares, then mark 1/4" from the center on each side of the square.

 

Lay the right side on the darker right side, make sure the edge meet up.

Next, sew on the lines that you made on the sides of the center mark. 

 After you have both lines sewn, cut down the center mark to make two half's.  Then press open, toward the dark side of the square. 

Now you need to cut down to a  3 1/2". You can do this with a normal 6" ruler, but I use the Bloc Loc 6" square, which has a groove that fits on the seam to make a perfect square.  I trimmed each half square down to 3 1/2" and made sure I trim off the dog ear on each side also. 

One tip, is to try to make each square a 1/4" bigger and then trim down and you will get a perfect square.

Tina

Half Square Tutorial

Every month in the Designer Mystery Month Blocks, I had to make half squares.  I would like to show you how to make a perfect half squares.

In this tutorial will make 3 1/2" half squares.  First, start by making 4" squares of each color you want in the half square.

On the lighter color fabric mark the center on the wrong side of the squares, then mark 1/4" from the center on each side of the square.

 

Lay the right side on the darker right side, make sure the edge meet up.

Next, sew on the lines that you made on the sides of the center mark. 

 After you have both lines sewn, cut down the center mark to make two half's.  Then press open, toward the dark side of the square. 

Now you need to cut down to a  3 1/2". You can do this with a normal 6" ruler, but I use the Bloc Loc 6" square, which has a groove that fits on the seam to make a perfect square.  I trimmed each half square down to 3 1/2" and made sure I trim off the dog ear on each side also. 

One tip, is to try to make each square a 1/4" bigger and then trim down and you will get a perfect square.

Tina