Christmas hst quilt

The easy Friendship Wreath quilt pattern options are easy projects for a first time quilter. This pattern includes detailed instructions!

Half Square Triangles HST Quilt Block How to Tutorial

Here is my half square triangle (HST) quilt I learned to make at Sewing Summit this year from Amy Smart from The Diary of a Quilter. I have always been so intimated by large quilts that follows a pattern. I think I am most comfortable with patchwork improv quilting where I can just coordinate colors and ... Read More about My First HST Quilt

Unquilted portion of small quilt using bandana charms. Made by Mary Gordon.

You'll find 11 awesome designs in this follow up to my previous article. Here are 11 more half square triangle patterns. You are sure to find one you love.

The quilt is finished - all except the label. The label will be hand lettered in the bottom left corner of the quilt, in the light grey square there. No applique required. I will 'make' the label tomorrow night when I deliver the quilt and find out what the consignor wants to call it. So far, the only name I have for it, the working title, is just The Man Quilt. She might want to name it after the recipient, so have her own ideas on a name. We shall see. Here it is - photos taken on a real…

Welcome to week 7 of the Stash Hash Quilt-Along! I hope you're having fun with this quilt-along! Are you staying caught up? I know some of you have moved ahead and even finished your quilts and that's okay too! I try to create a do-able schedule even for people who are extra busy. The assignment for week 7 is to make 3 Star Blocks. You know the drill. Refer to the block assembly instructions for details. These are my blocks. They really go together pretty quick, don't you think? I love to…

The Lemoyne Star Sewn the easy way, no fussy sewing (OK I am not a fan of my stripy point, but as I am going to be making another 8 of these for a quilt, I will live with it!) I have used 5"squares, this makes the star large, feel free to use what ever size squares you like Cut 8 White Squares Cut 8 single squares of patterned fabric (I have used 8 separate fabrics, you could use less) Cut all your 8 patterned pieces into triangles Cut ONLY 4 of your white ones into triangles Leaving 4 white…

Tutorial explaining how to sew a chevron zig-zag top for a baby girl quilt.

Check out these 10 great half square triangle quilt layouts for beginner quilters! There is also a tutorial for making the hst units.