Free Printable Half-Square Triangle Reference Sheet


Sometimes I look up the same information.... over and over and over.... 

like if I want my HSTs to be this big, I should cut my squares this size?  

And then finally, I have a light bulb.  

Here is a reference sheet I made for myself to remember those math calcs for making Half-Square Triangles.  It's based off the Infamous HST tutorial from Sisters' Ten.

Here you go...

enjoy!

FREE Printable PDF Half-Square Triangle Reference





Sisters' Ten Modern BOM September Block: Sister's Choice

Sisters Ten BOM 1

Oh my gosh - it's September already.  That means we are in the home stretch of the Sisters' Ten Modern Block of the Month Club.  September brings us block 9 of 10, Sister's Choice.  I adore this block.  It is so simple in it's construction, yet playing with 5 different fabrics can yield such a lovely design visually.  Have fun with this one!  I'm looking forward to seeing your color combos.

Cutting Instructions.

For 12" blocks.

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric A (background).

  • Cut (4) 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" squares of Fabric A (background). (for HSTs)

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric B.

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric C.

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric D.

  • Cut (1) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric E (center).

  • Cut (4) 3 5/8" x 3 5/8" squares of Fabric E (for HSTs).

For 9" blocks.

  • Cut (4) 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" squares of Fabric A (background).

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric A (background). (for HSTs)

  • Cut (4) 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" squares of Fabric B.

  • Cut (4) 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" squares of Fabric C.

  • Cut (4) 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" squares of Fabric D.

  • Cut (1) 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" squares of Fabric E (center).

  • Cut (4) 3" x 3" squares of Fabric E (for HSTs).

Piecing Instructions.

*DO NOT use a scant 1/4" on all seam allowances for this September block.  This block is comprised of a 5 x 5 design, which does not divide nicely for 9" and 12" blocks. Cuts are *slightly* oversized to compensate.  If you sew with a standard 1/4" (and NOT the scant), your blocks will come out just fine.

1.  Make 8 Half-Square Triangle (HST) units pairing 4 Fabric A squares with 4 Fabric E squares.

  Use (1) Fabric A square and (1) Fabric E square to make (2) total Half-Square Triangle units using the method in this tutorial.  Repeat the process for the remaining 3 sets of Fabric A and E squares.  Make 8 HST blocks total.  The HSTs should be trimmed down to:

                      12" blocks:  3" (unfinished size).

                        9" blocks:  2 3/8" (unfinished size).

2.  Layout the Half-Square Triangle Units, remaining Fabric A, Fabric B, Fabric C, Fabric D and Fabric E squares as shown below.

3.  Sew each of the five rows together, alternating the direction the seams are pressed.

4.   Sew the rows together and you're done!

5.   Make (2) blocks.  They may be identical blocks or made from differing fabrics for a scrappier look.  

Fabric is Alison Glass for Andover, Lucky Penny with background Quilter's Linen in Straw by Robert Kaufman.

Boxstep Quilt Pattern Release


I am happy to finally show you the fruits of my labor this summer.  A new pattern!  Meet Boxstep.  A quilt pattern for fat quarters or scraps with a little spring in it's step.  I decided to call this quilt Boxstep because the four squares in the corners of the block reminded me of the dancing diagram that teaches the "box step" in ballroom dancing.

(photo from Wikipedia - Box Step)


The pattern lets you choose from 3 sizes to make. 
  • Baby 34" x 49"
  • Lap 62" x 62"
  • Twin 77 x 92"
  • Each size uses a 14" x 14" finished block
  • Fat Quarter and Scrap Friendly

                        

I made the Lap size quilt and it is perfectly suited to a little outside picnicking or daydreaming.  

There are 2 styles of block construction suggested in the pattern.  The traditional setting shown above - or the scrappy setting shown in the photo of the pillow below.  The pattern is set up to call for fat quarters, but as you can see, a scrappy version is so fun also.  You can mix and match the units of the block to suit your style.


What a fun little boy quilt!  I love how the green background fabric makes the prints really stand out.  This is the Baby Boxstep, tested by Jaclyn.


And here is another Lap size Boxstep using some of my favorite DS and Sandi Henderson prints by Maureen.  It has such a soft and soothing look to it.  A huge Thank You to both my pattern testers!


This quilt pattern is geared for Advanced Beginners.  The 2 main piecing techniques used in this quilt are Hourglass blocks and No-Waste Flying Geese.  If you've never tried these techniques, I've provided clear instructions and diagrams to help you through it.  They are so much fun!

Boxstep Quilt Pattern (PDF) is now available in my shop.

Enjoy!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!  {annemarie@genxquilters.com}