Welcome to Week 2 of our Happy Flower Garden Quilt Along!! This week we will be making ALL of our half square triangles.
When I make a quilt, I like to make all of the pieces need for all the blocks in the beginning. Then when it comes to making the blocks, they go together super quickly.
I like to make my Half Square Triangles with the 2 at 1 time method. If you have a different method you prefer, go for it! I like this method because all your finished edges will be straight grain and not on the bias.
To make the HST 2 at a time, I add 1 1/4 inch to the finished size HST.
I like to give you plenty of wiggle room for when you are trimming your HST down to the correct size.
TOOLS:
Marking tool – I like to either use a disappearing ink pen made for fabric. Or a Hera Marker. A Hera Marker makes an indent in the fabric. You don’t have to worry about it washing out and it stays in the fabric for a while.
Ruler – Any ruler will do. You will need this to mark out straight lines
You can find the size square you need to cut in your pattern (Download here)
IMPORTANT – You will need to then trim down all of your half square triangles to the correct size. You will want to make sure to line your center seam up with the 45 degree angle on your ruler to insure that your points line up when sewing.
I will be filming a LIVE Video Tuesday May 8th at 10:15 am PDT (West Coast USA) in the Facebook Group! I will be going over how to make your half square triangle and answering any questions you have. The video will be saved for later viewing.
Facebook Group!
Quilt Along Schedule:
May 1st ā Week 1 ā Cut your Fabric
May 8th ā Week 2 ā Make your Half Square Triangles
May 15th ā Week 3 ā Make your Flying Geese units
May 22nd ā Week 4 ā Make your Bottom Rectangle Blocks
May 29th ā Week 5 ā Make half of your Tulip Blocks
June 5thĀ ā Week 6 ā Make the other half of your Tulip Blocks
June 12th ā Week 7 ā Make your Corner Tulip Blocks
June 19th ā Week 8 ā Make your Star Flower Blocks
June 26thĀ ā Week 9 ā Add Sashing and Cornerstones (Finish Star Flower Blocks if needed)
July 3rd ā Week 10 ā Baste, Quilt and Bind
Make sure to share your progress photoās on Instagram with the hashtag #HappyFlowerGardenQA
Or Post your photo’s in theĀ Facebook Group!!
Download Pattern
Happy Quilting!
Andrea š
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