Half Square Triangles - Eight at a time |
Videos and helpful resourcesThis week it is an adaptation of the Bear Paw block. We are making a quarter of the block, to complete a full Bear Paw block you would sew four of these together and add a saying strip between them.
These quarter blocks are also really fun to rotate and complete different designs. 
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We're trying another HST method this week and this method requires no fabric marking! Four at a time HSTs are quick to sew as you don't start by making the squares, so you can get straight to the sewing. I love this method for using with Charm squares (5" squares). You can just pop a stack next to you and then sew them together.
TIP - Take care with the HSTs once they are cut out as the outer edges are cut on the bias of the fabric, so can be prone to stretching. |
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Pressing the Bear Paw block
This quilt block is a great block as there is only one seam that needs to match up. I opened the seams where the HSTs meet to flatten the seam. I then pressed the HST pair towards the large square and then pressed the top row towards the small square. |
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I hope you've enjoyed the 4 at a time HSTs, and the ease of the Bear Paw block. Remember to check back next week for week 6
I hope you've enjoyed the 4 at a time HSTs, and the ease of the Bear Paw block. Remember to check back next week for week 6
