Welcome to the Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month! For each month in 2012, I'll present a quick tutorial for a traditional quilt block using half-square triangles (HST)! It's going to be a lot of fun, feel free to join in at any time! For past posts see here.
Happy May! Today I'm sharing with you the fifth block of our block of the month series! This block is a fun variation on the traditional Windmill block Let's dive right in!
Cutting
Traditional Method:
- (8) 4" squares from background fabric (white)
- (4) 4" squares from print fabric (turquoise)
- (2) 4" squares from second print fabric (navy)
- (2) 4" squares from third print fabric (green)
Alternative Method:
- (4) 6" squares from background fabric (white)
- (2) 6" squares from print fabric (turquoise)
- (1) 6" squares from second print fabric (navy)
- (1) 6" squares from third print fabric (green)
1. Assemble your half-square triangles using either the traditional method, or the alternative method. Press seams open.
2. Trim your HSTs to 3.5" square.
3. Arrange your HSTs as shown in the image above.
4. Sew your HSTs into four rows. Press seams in alternating directions as shown above.
5. Sew your four rows together, pinning where the seams match up. Press seams open. Trim block to 12.5" if necessary.
Voila! You're done! :)
If you create a block using this tutorial I hope you'll add it to the flickr group!
Happy Sewing!
Cant wait to get off of work to make it!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to having a go at this one ~ this has been my first ever 'block of the month' venture, and first go at HST's (yes, I'm a quilting newby) and I am enjoying every step of the journey. Thank you Jeni for your time and sharings ~ much appreciated :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this one is really pretty. I think it's getting a little easier each month for me, and I'm learning a lot. I'm sure glad you are feeling better. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI love the HST I have been making some pinwheels lately and gotten great at sewing them.
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Oh, of course: a new block. It's always such a nice surprise at the beginning of the month!
ReplyDeleteAnother perfect addition!! I can't believe we are in May already!
ReplyDeletetotally love this one mucho grande
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing the BOM this year. I love it and look forward to it each month. Love this block!
ReplyDeleteLove the block! =D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to make this one! Thank you for all the work you do to bring us the BOM. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this block and the fabrics you chose!
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks! I hope to make some this summer during my holidays!
ReplyDeleteYou put together things I wouldn't think would necessarily go together and they turn out so cute everytime. Such inspiration!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing! I like the look. Hopefully I'll give all blocks a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteThank you!! Hope you're feeling better :)
ReplyDeleteLove the block ~ still need to make last month's block!
ReplyDeleteI hope to get my square finished this weekend. I love this series, Jeni, and appreciate your time in planning it.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun one to make. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteFinished! I'll post to the flicker group. This quilt will be a gift for my sister. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOnly a month late but I just got this one done. I think this was the one I have enjoyed the most thus far. Thanks so much for doing this BOM. Before this, I really didn't care for making a lot of HSTs but this is fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm making a quilt with only this block using It's a Hoot charm packs and some stash fabric :) I shall have to do the whole quilt a long someday :) Thanks for the tute!
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