Congratulations, guys, we’ve made it to the second half of the Modern HST Sampler quilt along! If this is the first time you’re reading this, fear not, you can join in at anytime. Start with this one or go back to the beginning, it’s up to you. This year, we’re making 24 modern half-square triangle quilt blocks, and by the end of the year, you will not only have a beautiful sampler quilt, but you will have some well-honed HST making skills. If you need more information, you can find out more about:
- The QAL and fabric requirements
- Required and recommended tools
- Tips for HST accuracy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The rest of the blocks!
This quilt along has been structured so that you slowly ease your way into half-square triangles. We started off with 4″ finished HSTs (4.5″ unfinished), and then conquered 3″ finished HSTs (3.5″ unfinished). This time, we’re back to making 4″ finished HSTs, but also adding in half-sized ones too that finish at 2″ (2.5″ unfinished)! We’re still using the same methods of making the half-square triangles – 2 at a time, 4 at a time, and 8 at a time – but now we’re making two different sizes within the same blocks. Well, except for Turnstile, which only has 2″ finished HSTs. Yep, throwing you in the deep end! But I know you can all do it!
Fabrics used from the Modern HST Sampler Kit:
Blueberry Park Ultra Marine Sprouting Row Yardage, Anna Elise Frost Geo Mist,
Blueberry Park Navy Rough Patch, Squared Elements Cielo, Kona Oyster
Turnstile
Fabric Requirements
Print 1 (dark green)
1 – 4.5″ x 4.5″ square
Print 2 (light green)
1 – 4.5″ x 4.5″ square
Print 3 (dark blue)
1 – 4.5″ x 4.5″ square
Print 4 (light blue)
1 – 4.5″ x 4.5″ square
Background
8 – 2.5″ x 2.5″ squares
6 – 4.5″ x 4.5″ squares
Block should measure 12.5” x 12.5”. Use a 1/4″ seam and press seams toward the darker print, or as directed.
Instructions
Step 1. Pair Print 1 and Print 2 and make 4 HSTs. Open the HSTs and press the seam towards the print or darker fabric colour. Trim to 2.5″. Repeat for Print 3 and a large background square, and Print 4 and a large background square.
Step 2. Arrange the HSTs and remaining background squares to create the Turnstile block layout. Sew each set of HSTs together to form the the square units. Press seams in alternate directions to nest seams.
Step 3. Sew the rows, pressing seams in each row toward the background squares in order to nest seams and reduce bulk. Sew the rows together, pressing the seams open.
Step 4. Press the block, and trim to 12.5” square if necessary, keeping 1/4″ between the outer HST points and the edge of the block.
I hope you have fun making Turnstile! You can share them on Instagram using #modernHSTsampler (and feel free to tag me too – @blossomheartquilts!), or in the Blossom Heart Quilts group on Facebook, or even link them up to Sew Cute Tuesday. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments.
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Susan says
Darn, it was nice to be caught up for 3 days. LOL Thanks for this next step in the QAL. I’m thinking of taking the first 12 and making a donation quilt, but it’s also tempting to wait until the end and keep it. Decisions, decisions!