If you need a whole pile of half square triangles for a quilt, this is such a satisfying way to make them! Using just two large squares of fabric, you can make 32 matching half square triangles at once, rather than sewing lots of individual pairs. For this example I’m starting with two 14" squares, which will give me 32 half square triangles measuring 3" unfinished, or 2½" finished once sewn into a quilt. It’s basically the familiar 8 at a time HST method, multiplied across f

How to Sew a Log Cabin Quilt Block Using 2.5” Strips The log cabin is such a useful quilt block to know, especially if you have a pile of 2.5” strips waiting to be used. It starts with one small square in the centre, then grows a little with every strip you add. There’s no complicated piecing involved, just sew, press, rotate and repeat. For this version, I’m using 2.5” wide strips throughout. The completed block measures 14.5” square, making it a lovely big block for quilts,

Sew a Split Nine Patch Quilt Block The split nine patch is one of those brilliant quilt blocks that looks simple on its own, but becomes really exciting once you start making more of them. It is made just like a basic nine patch block, but with a few half square triangles added in. When the blocks are repeated and turned in different directions, you can create diagonal lines, zig zags, diamonds, barn raising layouts and lots of lovely scrappy movement. quilt layout ideas - 16