"Duck...Duck...Chuck! "Phase 2...Scrappy HST's!

 Hey quilter's..it's Finally Friday! Hope everyone's week has been going well and you're ready for a "sewing weekend." Right??? Well...get ready for some fun "Srappy Half Square Triangles." I say fun because the technique using two 10" squares sewn together using the fast method of creating 8 HST's is amazing. Who ever came up with this technique deserves a big hug...I think anyway :-) I used to dread sewing HST's back in the day and now with all the time-saving techniques this block has been one of my fav's. I love this technique due to my design has a lot of Scrappy HST's, 54 to be exact but it happens sew quickly with this technique.You'll be sewing this technique only 7 times to make all Scrappy HST's ...amazing! I will walk you through the technique but you can always google instructional videos if needed. All be honest...when I first watched this technique I might have been a bit timed. I thought no way...then I tried the method and I'm a forever fan. I also love how you are using your "Pre-cut 10" squares" as well. I've mentioned that I note the rotary cutting measurements along the way due to this design being very "scrap-friendly." I love "Quilt Town" fabrics by Missouri Star Quilt Company but my design will definately help you clean out a stash pile :-) Also it's shown as a baby quilt but can be easily enlarged for all us 'Chuck fans." You can easily add more borders or make your borders wider. Sew many possibilities. I hope y'all are enjoying this fun...fast & fab design. I'll be featuring more "Children's Quilts" through the year along with home decor for entertaining. I thank y'all so much for following and wishing everyone a great sewing weekend. Enjoy!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Scrappy Half-Square Triangles...

Here's all you do...

* Select one light (white) 10" square & one print 10" square from Quilt Town layer cakes.

Tip...if you are using scraps...just rotary cut a 10" square as above :-)

* Place squares with right sides together.

* Mark diagonal lines from corner to corner on your "light fabric" which makes an "X"

Tip...I place a "pin" in center to secure fabric as I start sewing...just remember to remove pin as you sew to the center :-)

* Sew a 1/4" seam on each sides of diagonal line...corner to corner.

Tip...if you do not have a 1/4" foot for your machine just mark a 1/4" sewing line on each side of your diagonal lines and sew on those sewing lines. Just make sure you rotary cut on your original diagonal lines per next step.

* Rotary cut down center of squares...Horizontal & Vertical.

* Now rotary cut on original marked diagonal lines with in each square.

Note...I rotary cut this way due to it stabiliazes the fabrics while I rotary cut. The internet has many methods for this technique so do what is best for you...either way it's sew clever :-)

* Press each Scrappy Half Square Triangles to the darker side and square up to 4 1/2" if needed.

* Repeat this method 7 more times for 56 HST's .

Note...you will only need 54...save your spairs :-)

Have fun selecting your fabrics...I don't think you can go wrong with this beautiful collection of Quilt Town fabrics from Missouri Star Quilt Company. My link upper right on home page will take you to site to view the stunning collection.

Have fun & talk soon for Phase 3,

Cat