Class
Half Square Triangle Quilt + DVD
$49.99
At a Glance:
- In-depth Instruction; over 94 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Item:
K3063Q
Description
Description
What if all you needed was JUST ONE quilt block to make dozens of different quilts?
Welcome to the lesson that will teach you how to make the most versatile quilt block you’ve ever seen! Not only does this block give you multiple quilt layout options, but it is also quick and easy to make.
This class will show you how easy it is to make Half Square Triangle blocks using the right tools, such as a Half Square Triangle ruler, a quarter inch quilting foot, curved safety pins, clear rotary rulers, and more!
Once you’ve learned the secret to cutting these blocks in mass quantities, you can make them in different sizes and combinations to make and endless number of projects!
With this class you will also receive a step-by-step full quilt tutorial along with an article discussing the versatility of these quilts.
NOTE: You’ll receive this Class video instruction in two forms: As on-demand streaming video (in your NQC Account); and as a physical DVD, mailed to you.
Class Sessions
Session 1: Introduction & Cutting Triangles
9:19
In this session Aurora will talk about how to read the ruler once you've decided what size block you want. She'll cut corresponding strips from fabric using a rotary cutter and ruler. Then she'll stack the strips, and use the fancy triangle ruler to cut the Half Square Triangles (HSTs)!
Session 2: Assemble & Iron the Blocks
8:21
Aurora talks about what a quarter inch foot is. She'll show how to make a pile of your squares, and sew them over and over into bunting, how to clip them all apart and get them stacked for ironing. She will also show you the trick to ironing FAST and lastly, trim the extra off each block.
Session 3: Seam Allowance Trick
16:28
What's the deal with bulk? Why is it important? In this session Aurora will start joining blocks together, and talking about which way to iron them and will make a mini quilt!!
Session 4: Quilt Sandwich
15:14
Aurora will talk about how to lay your backing face down, your batting next, and your top quilt last, finally safety pin the whole thing! Then, let's quilt it! Show how to stitch in the ditch and how to do 1" lines! THEN, she will finish that last unsewn line on the big quilt so you can see how to manage the BULK.
Session 5: Binding Time
32:09
In this session you will see how Aurora cut the strips, joins them together and finally irons them. She will get started on the mini quilt and then will transition to the big one.
Session 6: The Final Stitch
12:11
Now that the binding is all sewn on, it's time to pin to do the very last stitch! Aurora will show how you can really only do 1 corner at a time since you are limited by pins.
Your Instructor
Aurora Sisneros
Aurora grew up around sewing, her mother is a master seamstress who got her into sewing at an early age, and in turn, she got her mother into knitting and crochet after discovering it to be a more portable addiction. After spending 15 years as an IT professional, she realized that many women with high-stress responsibilities — either in the workplace or in the home — need a hobby in order to de-stress. It is her drive to inspire and support women to find their creative side through sewing and crafting!
Bonus Material
Class Project: Quilt Tutorial
Download this PDF for a full quilt tutorial with photos and instruction.
Class Resource: Half Square Triangle Article
Download this PDF to read more about the versatility of Half Square Triangle quilts.
Meet Your Expert
Download this video to hear Aurora share a bit more about herself and her love of this quilt block.
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.