Added: Feb 6, 2012
From: TheCraftyGemini
Duration: 5:8
This is Block #7 of a 12- block video quilt along series. Every few weeks I will post a video tutorial on a new quilt block. At the end of the quilt along you will have completed 12 blocks (each measuring 12" x 12") and then I will post videos showing you how to sew them together and also how to finish the whole quilt. This block only requires 2 different fabrics and is the perfect block for a beginner to start practicing matching up intersecting points when piecing quilt blocks together. To start from the beginning of this Video Quilt Along click here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLABBAA89EA1D18609&feature=mh_lolz If you would like to follow along but are not confident with your sewing or quilting skills I suggest you watch this video first: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SEVinxX2IQ To register for my ABC-123 Fabric Flashcard Video Workshop click here: http://www.craftygemini.bigcartel.com I hope you'll join us and spread the word! Block #7: Half-Square Triangle Freebie Quilt block Supplies: two contrasting fabrics rulers rotary cutter +mat pins sewing machine coordinating thread iron Cutting requirements: Light fabric: 8 squares measuring 3.875" x 3.875" Dark fabric: 8 squares measuring 3.875" x 3.875" Post pictures of your finished blocks on our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/CraftyGemini Crafty Gemini mobile app: available for FREE in Android market and iPhone App store Website/Blog: http://www.craftygemini.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CraftyGemini Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CraftyGemini Online Shop: http://www.craftygemini.bigcartel.com Voicemail for tutorial suggestions: 73-CRAFTY-73 / (732)723-8973
Channel: Howto
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='49' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings) Views: 3900 Comments: 23
tweetnes Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Congrats to the lucky winners =)
MRSgermancutey Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - I just love mondays when their ist a quilt along waiting for me after work - Ok I'm addicted :-)
beckynrustin416 Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Congrates to the winners. I will have to buy them! So excited for the new quilt block! Thanks vanessa
fgggdd333 Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Where do you buy your fabric? Could you upload a cooking video this week.
lt73me Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - do you prewash your fabric? How do you get it so straight for sewing...even after i press my fabric, it's not as straight as when I first buy it
semcindoo Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Girl....would love to see you have your own tv show....a good craft show is hard to find!!!!! You would be great!!!! You're a talented teacher!!!!!
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - It is! So many options! :o)
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - hahaha... tell me about it! This stuff will consume your life! lol
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - No problem! :o)
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - I buy fabric at all of the following places: Thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, Joann's Fabrics, local quilt shops, online quilt shops, etc. It just depends on the project and what I'm looking for. :o) Stay tuned for next week's video. It's a surprise. :o)
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - To tell you the truth... I rarely ever wash my fabrics before starting the project. I just wait until the quilt is complete and then give it a good wash. The key to getting straight fabric is 1) precise cutting and 2) starching. I use spray starch to press my fabric flat for cutting. Then when I cut my squares they are nice and crisp- making it easy to sew with. Hope that helps!
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - haha.. thanks! That's one of my future goals. Just waiting for the right opportunity to present itself. ;o)
semcindoo Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Oh my gosh....that would be so kewl!!!! Good luck!!!!! Will be watching and waiting!!!!
aglanceatmyworld Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Very cool! I love that there are so many different ways you can lay out the pieces!
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Yes, girl! If it hasn't been done already there should probably be a book written about how many different ways you can set those HSTs on for one block. It's insane! I love them. Definitely a go to block for any quilt. :o)
fgggdd333 Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Great! I can't wait!!!!
newbeequilter Says:
Feb 7, 2012 - Liked how you showed some of the different ways you could arrange to the squares to make different blocks and patterns; I want to try making a zig-zag quilt! The clapping sounds when you showed the winners was cute :-). Your video editing skills are outstanding! I always look forward to your tuts as they are instructive and professional as well as entertaining without going overboard. And the bright flash at the end re. the flashcards was clever too!
eliphs11 Says:
Feb 9, 2012 - That was amazing. Thank you for the sewing tip about chaining the patches through the sewing machine. It'll save thread in the long run.
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 9, 2012 - No problem! Yup... thread AND time saver. :o)
TheCraftyGemini Says:
Feb 9, 2012 - I thought the same thing when I arranged it in that zig-zag pattern! Gotta make one. Thanks for your post. I really appreciate it. :o)
festrella53 Says:
Feb 13, 2012 - So adorable! Thank you!
sassylassy01 Says:
Feb 27, 2012 - Oh, this can have some interesting color combinations " thinks through her brain about her fabrics and drools... Ah sorry there, pardon me... Got carried away for a moment. Ha.., ha...ha..." Giggle giggle.. Vanessa you inspire me. I am gonna make that machine of mine work, if it hairlips the governor! As my dearly departed daddy would say. And trust me he said it often. Not sure what he meant but must be ok.Lol
. . . . . . . because these video appear directly from youtube.com which we cannot control it.)
tweetnes Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - OH this looks like a fun block..