You've taken your first quilt class—now what? It's time for your next quilting adventure! Join us for My Next Quilt, a skill-building class designed for beginning quilters who are ready to move beyond the basics and expand their quilting toolbox.
In this class, you'll learn one of the most versatile and important quilt-building blocks: the Half Square Triangle (HST). These simple units are the foundation of countless quilt patterns, from classic traditional designs to modern masterpieces. Once you understand how to accurately create and trim half square triangles, you'll unlock a whole new world of quilting possibilities.
Throughout the class, students will learn:
- How to accurately create half square triangles
- Techniques for trimming units for perfect points and matching seams
- Fabric selection and value placement for visual impact
- Proper pressing techniques for flatter, more accurate blocks
- How half square triangles can be arranged to create a variety of designs and effects
- Tips for improving accuracy and confidence while piecing
As students construct their quilt, they'll gain experience working with directional units, matching points, and building blocks that fit together beautifully. Along the way, you'll strengthen the skills learned in your first quilt class while gaining new techniques that will prepare you for more advanced projects.
If you've been wondering what comes after your beginner quilt, this is the perfect next step. By the end of class, you'll have a beautiful quilt in progress, a solid understanding of half square triangles, and the confidence to tackle a wide variety of quilt patterns in the future.
Come discover why these little triangles are one of the most powerful tools in quilting—and get ready to open the door to endless creative possibilities!
Required Supplies:
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Fabric Needed: |
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1 yard |
Main focal fabric |
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1 yard |
Coordinating dark fabric |
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1 yard |
Coordinating light fabric |
Also bring:
Sewing machine in good working order with foot pedal and all feet- 1⁄4 inch piecing foot
Manual for your machine
Please put a new needle in your sewing machine
Rotary cutter (a new blade is recommended)
Small cutting mat (if you’d like your own at your station)
Quilting ruler (Our favorite is Quilter’s Select 12 1/2”)
Pins (we like the Magic Pins or clips)
Frixion / fabric marking pen
Scissors
Seam Ripper- for your neighbor to borrow :)
Travel iron and appropriate ironing mat if you have one. Irons will be provided, but bringing your own can be useful.
Thread- coordinating color
Additional Information
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