Comments on: Tips for Half-Square Triangle Piecing

By: Ruthe Barnett

Ruthe Barnett — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:52:46 +0000

I love working with half squares for my quilting projects. I find them very beautiful with a great sense of accomplishment when making blankets, and designs for hanging holiday completed projects. My family and friends are always complimenting me.

By: Carol McDonald

Carol McDonald — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 03:30:58 +0000

Like your explanation of sewing and quilting techniques.

By: Janet epley

Janet epley — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:45:23 +0000

Good morning

By: Tela

Tela — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:12:02 +0000

In reply to Nancy. It is because the beginning pieces are triangles and you are sewing on a diagonal when you sew across the middle of the squares. There is a free online app that will help you with it. And MSQC has a good book with lots of useful information.

By: Pat Anderson

Pat Anderson — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:31:10 +0000

Volunteer at the Shelburne Museum in VT and have been engaging children for the past 4 summers by offering them 4 or more half-square triangles to arrange. first changing my white square to a blue one, and then making a pinwheel. Then we look around to see what antique quilts also have half-square triangles. Much more fun for them than most museums!!!

By: Carolyn Thibodaux

Carolyn Thibodaux — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:30:41 +0000

In reply to Merlyn Kirk. You might try Missouri Star Quilt Co. Jenny has a snail's trail pattern which may help you; if not, maybe you can send a pic to see if she recognizes the pattern. Also, Jordan Fabrics may be able to help.

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:11:47 +0000

In reply to Nancy.

Hello Nancy,

Yes, this is the case if you are sewing two squares together, however, when making half square triangles you add 7/8″. This means if you want a finished half square triangle of 1″ you make it from two 1 7/8″ squares following the method used in this article.
Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Ashley
National Quilters Circle Video Membership

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:02:49 +0000

In reply to Customer Service. I am new to quilting. If you want a finished square of 6 inches, you would cut a 6 1/2 inch square, sewing a 1/4 inch around the square. Am I missing something?

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:52:41 +0000

In reply to jacki cohoon.

Hello Jacki,

Please visit our Facebook page NQC Quilt Block Challenge. The instructions will be posted there.

Thanks,
Becky NQC Video Membership

By: jacki cohoon

jacki cohoon — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:38:18 +0000

In reply to Customer Service.

I broke a few ribs in an accident and was unable to get to the end of the quilt instructions. I am trying to get back to finishing all I has started. I have the 9 blocks and need the instructions after that… this link does not appear to work for me. thank you for offering the quilt instructions… but could you please send the rest to me? thank you thank you