Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month: December

Friday, November 30, 2012

Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month December Quilt Block Tutorial - In Color Order
Welcome to the Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month! For each month in 2012, I'll present a quick tutorial for a traditional quilt block using half-square triangles (HST)! Feel free to join in at any time! For past posts see here.

Happy December! (a day early, hehe) Today I'm sharing with you the LAST block of our block of the month series! Can you believe it? I hope you've enjoyed this series! I'll be sharing finishing instructions later in December. Let's tackle this final block.

Cutting
Traditional Method:
- (8) 4" squares from background fabric (white)
- (2) 4" squares from print fabric (yellow)
- (2) 4" squares from second print fabric (green)
- (2) 4" squares from third print fabric (turquoise)
- (2) 4" squares from fourth print fabric (navy)

Alternative Method:
- (4) 6" squares from background fabric (white)
- (1) 6" squares from print fabric (yellow)
- (1) 6" squares from second print fabric (green)
- (1) 6" squares from third print fabric (turquoise)
- (1) 6" squares from fourth print fabric (navy)

1. Assemble your half-square triangles using either the traditional method, or the alternative method. Press seams open.

2. Trim your HSTs to 3.5" square.

3. Arrange your HSTs as shown in the image above.

4. Sew your HSTs into four rows. Press seams in alternating directions.

5. Sew your four rows together, pinning where the seams match up. Press seams open. Trim block to 12.5" if necessary.

Voila! You're done! :)

If you create a block using this tutorial I hope you'll add it to the flickr group!

Happy Sewing!

18 comments :

  1. So cute! YES, I have really enjoyed this Block of the Month! Thank you!

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  2. My favourite block of all! I think I could make a whole quilt with this. I have quite a bit of catching up to do, but am looking forward to putting all the blocks together. It's been such fun: thank you x

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  3. I love this block! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. The last block! I have enjoyed this BOM and always looked forward to each month. I can't believe it's finished. Thank you

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  5. I have loved this series. Thank you so much for doing this. Great blocks, showing an innovative twist.

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  6. This has been the most effortless way to put a quilt together! Thank you so much for doing this series!! I am looking forward to putting all the blocks together now!

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  7. I truly enjoyed the block of the month series, Thank you so much for doing this : ) I am making an additional 4 blocks to have a bigger quilt. Can't wait to see it all put together.

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  8. I LOVE HST Block of the month! I hope you do it again for 2013!

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  9. great block I am going to have to pin this to try in 2013!

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  10. ohhhh, i like this one! a great finish to a great series. i have really enjoyed this QAL! xo

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  11. A great block and a wonderful series! Wish I'd made the time to play along :)

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  12. When I saw your pink trees...I said to myself..that girl has some money buying all those vintage trees!! Ha!! You did a wonderful, wonderful job:)

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  13. I have never seen this block but I love it! As soon as Christmas is over, I just may have to try it!! Thanks for the tutorial:)

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  14. I have really loved doing this BOM with you Jeni!
    Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2013.(hint..hint)

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  15. Sorry that is for the December download thanks!

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  16. Thank you so much! I can't believe it's been a year since this started!! I have loved it.

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