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2 Methods for making Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Video Tutorial
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2 Methods for making Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Video Tutorial

Hello, lovelies! Today I have a tutorial for two different methods of half square triangles! Yah! Those pesky little sweet things that make quilts look oh, so yummy. I can’t think of a more useful building unit for block making than the half square triangle. Get cozy and get your tea ready! I’m drinking cinnamon…

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Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial
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Half Rectangle Triangles – WITHOUT My Ruler – Video Tutorial

    So last week I posted a brand new and improved video tutorial on how to make half rectangle triangles with my HRT ruler. Today though, I’m going to show you how to trim HRTs if a ruler is not in your budget. Find the HRT ruler here See the video tutorial and more…

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Half Rectangle Triangles – Explained – Video Tutorial
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Half Rectangle Triangles – Explained – Video Tutorial

Today’s post is part of a series called Quilt Block Building Basics. Consider this a helpful visual and companion for any of my quilt patterns.  Sometimes you just need to see it to understand it.   To view all previous posts in this series, click here.       Seems like last February when I published…

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I designed a ruler!  The half rectangle triangle ruler + video tutorial
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I designed a ruler! The half rectangle triangle ruler + video tutorial

  I have been waiting for this day for almost a year.  I designed a ruler for making half rectangle triangles last year while in the midst of the Bad Girl quilt along.  We were making all the HRTs with a paper template, do you remember?  So one day I sat down in Illustrator with…

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How To Piece Like a Rockstar – Part 2 – Make Better Half Square Triangles
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How To Piece Like a Rockstar – Part 2 – Make Better Half Square Triangles

This post has been edited to add in this video on 10/12/17.   I want to start this off my saying that you are making a quilt. The little things really don’t matter. Like if your points line up, or if your edges are wobbly, or if you have a pinch or two in your…

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Holding up a whole garden of Everlush. 🌿✨The Holding up a whole garden of Everlush. 🌿✨The fabric collection is officially in stock, and I’m swooning over how it looks all stitched up. #everlushfabrics  #faefolkquilt  https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/everlush/
Blocks 41, 42, and 43 are now available in the Dil Blocks 41, 42, and 43 are now available in the Dilly Dally quilt class! ✨The patterns and demos for all three are ready to dive into. Can’t wait to see how you make them your own. 🧵💛 https://quiltclass.southerncharmquilts.com/
Last day to pre-order the Milkland fabrics is TODA Last day to pre-order the Milkland fabrics is TODAY! ⏰  https://meanderandmake.com/fabric/collections/milkland/
Same block, different fabrics. Block 41 is showing Same block, different fabrics. Block 41 is showing off in the Dilly Dally class today. ✨ #dillydallyquilt
The Everlush fabrics officially in the shop, and m The Everlush fabrics officially in the shop, and my latest quilt top feels like a walk through a blooming daydream. 🌼🧵 Comment "everlush" if you'd like to be sent a link to the collection.
Everlush has just ARRIVED! If you pre-ordered, you Everlush has just ARRIVED! If you pre-ordered, you should receiving your shipping notification soon. We have a little bit of extra stock as well. With 16 richly detailed prints and 2 coordinating widebacks, Everlush is full of bold florals, summery hues, and all the lush vibes you’ve been waiting for. Whether you're planning a whole new quilt or just need a few standout prints to refresh your stash, this is the moment to scoop them up. Comment "everlush" if you want the link. 🧡
The background in these blocks is my new #milkland The background in these blocks is my new #milklandfabrics . Coming to the shop in June and available to pre-order now. I'm going for a scrappy background on this quilt. This version of Dilly Dally I'm making uses my Tiny Terrazzo as the foreground.
A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, an A little look at my latest work. Blocks 38, 39, and 40 of #dillydallyquilt . If you are looking for a long project, come join us. These blocks are fun! ❤️
This week's blocks. Patterns and demos have been u This week's blocks. Patterns and demos have been uploaded. Check your Dilly Dally class dashboard. This brings our total to 40/49. We are almost there now! 💃 🤗
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