At The Pin Cushion this month the Tilda Club project was actually a challenge project using a specific technique for HSTs. They posted a video showing how to use strips of 2 different fabrics, sewn down each long side. Then we used either the Companion Angle or the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer rulers to cut the Half Square Triangles all along the strips, flipping the ruler each time.
It's a very slick way to quickly make HSTs of any size, depending on the width of your strips. I have both rulers, but used the Companion Angle this time. The Slotted Trimmer lets you trim off the corner dog ears before sewing. Otherwise they are pretty much identical rulers.
We were challenged to use Tilda fabric to make whatever we wanted using those Half Square Triangles. I had the pink floral Tilda fat quarter and used some scraps from other fabrics to go with it.
I made a 14" square doll quilt for this little "stuffie". The cuddly little critter needed its own quilt before I could give it away to some kiddo.
One more small project is nearing completion.
The Chubby Charmer bag components are now ready to assemble. I changed up the handles by adding binding that matches the lining to both sides. Those handles are thick and sturdy. The front and back pieces are quilted and trimmed up. Next step is to assemble all the pieces.
Clever way to make HSTs. The little quilt is adorable
ReplyDeleteAmazing how those rulers work! I would surely mess it all up!
ReplyDeleteThe doll quilt is very cute. It's always nice to learn a new trick. My problem is I learn then and promptly forget about them!
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