Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle Book

Thursday, April 23, 2015


Happy Thursday! I have some beans to spill today. EEEK! I've been busy stitching and writing away behind the scenes making nearly 4,000 half-square triangles for...


Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle BOOK! I have been talking for years about writing a book, and I finally did it. I am excited to add "Author" to my list of trades. It sounds so grown up, haha! So, why write a book on HSTs? They are my very favorite block! I wanted to share my favorite tips, methods, and most importantly my love and enthusiasm for HSTs.

I look forward to sharing more about it in the next few months! It's been one of the biggest challenges I've ever tackled. I can honestly say it's made with blood, sweat, and tears. Plus a lot of fabric and thread! It will be here Fall 2015, and is being published by Lucky Spool! You can even pre-order it already if you'd like! (How crazy is that?!)

Okay, enough chit-chat for me today! Now I need a diet coke and some chocolate, revealing such a big secret is nerve-wracking! :)

Cover shot by Lauren Hunt.
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40 comments :

  1. EmileeHopeApril 23, 2015 at 9:53 AM

    Congrats! That is so exciting!

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  2. UnknownApril 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Congratulations! So happy for You! I wish this book was selling in my country. I would know what to stalk the bookstore for. And by the way, that HSTs cover is amazing, it's looks so incredible!

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  3. AnitaApril 23, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Congrats!

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  4. AnnaApril 23, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    yay Jeni!!!! so excited for you! and yes, go enjoy your favorite treats for sure!

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Congratulations! What a gorgeous cover. I can't wait to see what's inside!

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  6. TiffanyApril 23, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    GENIUS! I can't wait to see more!

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  7. Samantha KApril 23, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Congratulations on the book--The cover picture is awesome. Cannot wait to be able to get my hands on a copy. Also--love the picture of the trimmings in the jars

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  8. TracyApril 23, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    That is so very awesome! Congrats! The cover is beautiful, I can't wait to enter in!

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  9. KathrynApril 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Wonderful. I love HSTs also. Can't wait to see what you have in store.

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  10. DorrieApril 23, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    There is absolutely NOTHING better than a half-square triangle. . .Love your cover and mason jars filled with lovely leftovers. ..the BEST! Congratulations!

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  11. Cheryl ArkisonApril 23, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Great cover! Welcome to the club.

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  12. RossieApril 23, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    YASS!!! 😍

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  13. Laura :: zuckerkussApril 23, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Well done!! Sounds like an amazing accomplishment. You can be so proud if yourself.

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  14. mjbApril 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Congratulations! You've picked a great topic.

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  15. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comApril 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    What a great topic and AMAZING cover for the book!! I'm totally going to be trimming from HST in mason jars now too. I actually spent 30 minutes taking pictures of my trimmings from a project cause I thought the trimmings in a pile were as beautiful as the project I was working on. We are strange people us quilters :) Congrats and I can't wait to pick up this book!

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  16. KareeApril 23, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    WEEEEOOOO! Love HSTs. Look forward to your book. Congratulations.
    BTW, I keep my trimmings in clear glass cookie jars. They are most satisfying to look at while designing the next project/quilt.

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  17. DarcyApril 23, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    How fun! The more I use HST's the more I love them so I can see how you got taken down that path :-) And OF COURSE that gorgeous photo was taken by Lauren Hunt - the more I see of her work the more I like her!

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  18. TinaApril 23, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, so exciting! I'm looking forward to have a look inside your book. I loved all your HST projects so far. I wonder, do you have any plans for your beautiful trimmings in your jars? ;-)

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  19. Melissa CorryApril 23, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    So excited for you!! Congrats Jeni. Love what you have shown, especially that cover shot!! Can't wait to see more ;)

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  20. Amy FriendApril 23, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Congratulations! I really love your cover shot-it's just perfect!

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  21. UnknownApril 23, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Congratulations!!! Diet Coke? How about champagne?! Fantastic accomplishment! So happy for you!

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  22. MiggsieApril 24, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Congratulations! Such exciting news! I can't wait to find out more about your book - it's definitely going on my wish list!

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  23. SnoozieApril 24, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Can't wait til fall to see it!! Congrats on another achievement!

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  24. verykerryberryApril 24, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    Congrats Jeni! I echo Amy, great cover pic!

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  25. SigrunApril 24, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    That's fantastic, congratulations!

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  26. Molli SparklesApril 24, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    Speaking from a photographer's perspective, that cover is genius! Normally the back of someone's head is not that interesting, but Lauren has managed to turn this into an "everyquilter" situation. We could all be the one to want to play with HSTs. Brilliant! This is definitely end cap material at the book store! Plus a sparkly congratulations for this accomplishment, your hard work will undoubtedly pay off!

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  27. MicheleApril 24, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Oh wow. That is great news. I can't wait to take a look at it.

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  28. SarahZApril 24, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    Haha! I Love it!! It is perfect, of course and I can't wait to see it!!!! And I actually have blue mason jars full of HST trimmings too :) Yay Jeni!!!

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  29. UnknownApril 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    High Five!!!! That cover photo is awesome and those jars of scraps make me drool! Great news, can't wait!

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  30. KathleenApril 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    This is great!! I've been telling myself to make a bunch of hst's and let my granddaughters play with arrangements and then just sew what they come up with. Haven't done it yet though. Looking forward to your book. Can you make it get here faster? ;)

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  31. Cat CApril 24, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    So exciting! Congrats!!!

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  32. NitaApril 24, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Fabulous - congratulations!! I made your triangle square sampler and gave it to a friend as a wedding present. I'll look forward to seeing the book! :)

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  33. CaroleMApril 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Wow! I saw this picture and made a noise and my husband asked what was wrong. I said nothing, that was an impressed noise!

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  34. Kelly O.April 25, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Oh my stars! the cover is gorgeous! cannot wait!

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  35. KristinApril 26, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    Awesome Sauce!!!! Congratulations!!

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  36. Crafty CoffinApril 27, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Congratulations! It looks like a great book (the cover shot is so fab) - I love HSTs and can't wait to get a copy and play around with some fabric.

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  37. RachelApril 28, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Congratulations. I love HSTs too! Looking forward to it.

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  38. UnknownApril 29, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    I've just been getting in to half square triangles. Can't wait to see your book!

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  39. AnonymousApril 30, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Congratulations, I am so excited for this! I'm quite a long time lurker, and also a HUGE nerd for HSTs! I make ceramic tiles aswell, and I'm in the middle of making enough for my kitchen splashback in HST tiles!

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  40. Sew Stitching CuteMay 1, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Huge congratulations! THis is so amazing and such a great honor! Can't wait to check it ou!

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