How to make 2-at-a-time half square triangles (HSTs) with helpful tips for beginners!
NOTE: While a square or specialty ruler is recommended for ease and to keep your block more stable for trimming, the tutorial uses a cutting mat as the main measuring tool for visual clarity.
The Story Hour quilt pattern is a quick-weekend HST project and perfect for beginners!
GRAB THE PATTERN:
https://www.xoxsew.com/
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MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
- Story Hour quilt pattern: https://www.xoxsew.com/
- Fiskars cutting mat https://www.fiskars.com/en-us/crafting-and-sewing/products/rotary-cutters-mats-and-rulers/self-healing-cutting-mat-large-24-x-36-183720-1001
- Rotary cutter https://www.olfaproducts.com/olfa-rty-3-dx-model-9655-rotary-cutter-deluxe-60mm.html
- Quilting ruler https://www.target.com/p/fiskars-18-acrylic-ruler/-/A-75574154#lnk=sametab
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CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO:
00:00 intro
00:13 create half square triangles
00:41 tips intro
00:47 directional fabrics
01:19 test hst block
01:42 chain piecing
02:11 invest in rulers
02:35 trim HSTs without a specialty ruler
03:45 sewing HSTs together
04:15 HST pattern for beginners
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MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Playground Fun by Ahjay Stelino at https://mixkit.co/
