I can't believe my eyes! I never liked the half square triangle patterns because I was hating the tedium of the cutting and the sewing. This is phenomenal and I am really itching to give this a whirl. Thank you so much for this! Wow!

@KitsbyCarla

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy this technique. We have dimensions for 5 different sizes on the Shortcut Sheet. We also have 7 other techniques for fast and easy quilting. QST, Flying Geese, Hourglass, triangle in a square, Four patch, six point star and Hunter Star. You can find more info at: www.kitsbycarla.com/shortcut-sheets.html

I’ve seen so many ways of making HST, but never this method. How interesting. I thought I had seen them all. Brilliant, thank you! I really enjoyed that method.

Thank you for showing all of the adjustments and lining up where most tutorials edit that out. More is learned from the "imperfections" than if you had taken that out. Your tutorials are priceless. Thank you for teaching us the end results of your years of experience!

This totally takes the tedious and boring task of making multiple HST's! LOVE IT! Thank you, Carla!

I think all your shortcut kits are absolutely wonderful and I have just ordered them. I can't wait to get started.

@KitsbyCarla

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna, I see you ordered the practice kit cover pages and were able to download them. You will need to order the actual shortcut sheets to get the full information. The practice kit cover pages are a mini project and give the dimensions you need to make them, not the full set of sizes and construction tips.

Omg I'm speechless! I've bought a ruler just to make these...my instructor never mentioned this method before. Thank you!

@AnitaSouthall

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah!

Thank you! This is gonna be GREAT for an idea I have for broken dishes I was wondering if I was up for making all those HST's !

I hate squaring half square triangle blocks - this eliminates the slowest and most aggravating part. Thanks.

Wow! This was posted 6 yrs ago....Im watching Dec 12, 21. What a game changer for hst! Tfs

Wow, so fast, will try next time, thank you for this, I hate cutting them so this will be much more accurate and quick!

I can make 100 in an hour, they don't require squaring or pressing. I do take care when cutting apart. If the cut line goes crooked then the units won't work. So i challenge you to just try it. My techniques are shortcuts for those of you that are already thinking of the next project when making the current one. Hope you find it a time saver.

@pilarcidventura2418

7 жыл бұрын

Kits by Carla

@suebean3873

4 жыл бұрын

Kits by Carla Brilliant!

That is brilliant! ! You are one smart lady! Thank you soo much for sharing 😁 Will have to get some of your short cut sheets!😀

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colleen! We think you will find them very useful.

@CatiSews

3 жыл бұрын

All Carla’s shortcut sheets are wonderful! Might as well order all of them. You’ll be glad you did!

Wow, that was amazing! Thanks for teaching me a whole new way

I will certainly try this. It is a great timesaver.

Thank you, this is very straight. Forward.

It's good idea, thank you so much for teaching us. I will certainly try this and i'm waiting for the next project. May God bless you

Does the short cut tips tell you yardage needed when piecing to get a given amount of HST? That would be helpful.

What a quick and easy method thank you so much!

That was pretty cool. Tryin to learn new patterns to make zipper pouches. On the big piece before can we get an angle colors if I wanted a 6.5 by 8 piece for a zipper pouch sorry hard to explain.

If you make your strip units with bias strips, you don't have to make that sacrifice (four bias edges), but it's still a shortcut to masses of tidy little units! Add that "triangle math" 1/2" to your strip width when using 45deg bias strips.

@Carlaklop

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, that is a good point that has been brought up before. I find sewing the bias strips more problematic than sewing bias units as they are small and do not cause any problem. Thank you for your comment though. I appreciate any and all....

Thanks for showing this method!

thanks soo much! made my HST s so much better and faster using your method!

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debra.....now if we could figure out how to put all the units together as fast as making them!

@Luvdemhorsez

7 жыл бұрын

Most definitely, lol

@TN-ox5oq

6 жыл бұрын

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@TN-ox5oq

6 жыл бұрын

Debra Rhodes

I love making quilts that use HSTs but they take FOREVER to make and then square up. I want to run home right now and try this method ... thanks so much!

@KitsbyCarla

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Herda The shortcut sheet for HST's gives you dimensions to make 5 different sizes. I think you will find this technique is fast, easy and accurate. Should make 100+ an hour.

@susanherda6392

8 жыл бұрын

Kits by Carla Love it! Thank you, Carla. :)

@annamariabellobibosquet8728

7 жыл бұрын

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@huguettedionne2524

5 жыл бұрын

Merci

@timothybartholomew6064

3 жыл бұрын

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Brilliant. So much time saved☺

Thank you so much for sharing this idea. So much easier for making half Square Triangle blocks

@KitsbyCarla

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Natalie. The shortcut sheet gives you dimensions for 5 different sizes. Be sure to check out our other 7 shortcut sheet methods

Fabulous method! Thanks so much.

That is slick! I will have to try it.

Can you do a 7.5 inch - figured I would just add the variation between the varying sizes. Love this way. Thank you.

@KitsbyCarla

5 жыл бұрын

The method will definitely work for 7.5 inch but the waste increases. That is why we don't go up to that size.

First time I've seen your show I love how you sew ty very much I love ❤️ it

What size is your ruler please

Absolutely brilliant!! Thanks for sharing f!

Bloody brilliant method

GENIUS!

Carla, there must be a way to cut Half RECTANGLE triangles from strip sets as well? Got a cheat sheet for those? It is a unit I love but they are tedious to make in any number.

@AnitaSouthall

3 жыл бұрын

Wonder about using another angle like 60 degrees maybe experiment on scraps?

@Westernwilson

3 жыл бұрын

@@AnitaSouthall I think you are right Anita...strips made of two colours and then cut into the half rectangle block. I can't think of another way to do it!

great idea! Thank you!

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

Be sure to check out all the other shortcut sheet techniques....there are currently 8 different techniques.

I need to make 2 1/2" finished HSTs. What width do I I cut my strips?

BRILLIANT IDEA

Cool! Thamks for sharing.

Fantastic!

Carla is truly a "fabric engineer!"

Wow! Amazing!

Very clever!

Very cool.

What the wisest width strip this works with?

Thank you, I love

wonderful instruction. I have problems with my ruler slipping. I notice you do not appear to be pressing awfully firm on yours. Do you have something on your ruler to keep it from slipping?

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

I use a Creative Grid 24-1/2" x 6-1/2" ruler that comes with grips on the underside. I usually hook my finger on the outside of the ruler as well to stabilize. Hope that helps!

@painting55

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla

@katemorgan4346

6 жыл бұрын

I place a heavy dumb bell weight on the end of the ruler. Works great.

brilliant way thank you

Wow this is awesome

Strip stick! Genius!

this is great!

That was very clever.

Thnk U very much of showing d methods how to cut all types of cuttings

Your explanation assumes we can read your mind. Inadequate teaching.

Just found your channel. I'm a fairly new Quilter & this looks like a great method. I was wondering whether the sheets show how much fabric to use to get a certain number of HSTs?

@Carlaklop

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Beverley, the shortcut sheet shows how many units you get every time you sew 2 strips and add 2 more, for each size

Very useful technique 👌

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aisha be sure to check out all our other techniques as well.

HI Carla, I am watching your tutorial and I was wondering how much fabric did you use to cut the strips? Thanks Wendy 5/2/18 Hi Carla, What was the size of the fabric you used to cut the strips? I thought I heard you say you had 4 layers of fabric-Wendy

@34lyndy

6 жыл бұрын

Wendy Dillon she said she cut one yard. Folded in half and trimmed off the folded edges. That made 4 layers.

Great tutorial for OCEAN WAVES. THANK YOU!!!

Brilliant! Thank you so much!!

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachel!

@racheltest

6 жыл бұрын

Kits by Carla this is so very helpful. I knew there had to be a better way!! I already knew I needed a clear quilting ruler... This will save so much time though. I only wish I hadn't cut all of those triangles awhile back that I've been working on using up lol.

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

Be sure to check out other Shortcut Techniques....we just added a four patch technique (video should be shortly) which brings our total to 8 techniques. We are going to be introducing a TOM (Technique of month) quilt that uses all 8 techniques. Keep an eye on our website kitsbycarla.com or our facebook page for that announcement.

@racheltest

6 жыл бұрын

Kits by Carla I definitely will 😀

I have used Carla's method for half square triangles and flying geese. Fast and easy.

I saw this method in a book once; my eyes crossed trying to make sense of what they were saying.

Carla, love your notebook. You break it down so anyone can do it and I don't need to buy a bunch of tools. Thanks, you're brilliant!

@KitsbyCarla

5 жыл бұрын

Jane Ahrens thanks ! Glad they are helping and saving on the rulers.

I see that you got off that 1///4" when you first used the slide the ruler up....

Realistically, and to insure accuracy of the finished HST measurement, should each HST unit be measured? If so, and squaring is needed, then I'm having a little difficulty grasping how this method truly is faster and easier than the four-at-a-time method. I'd love it to be true, but I noticed how you had to fiddle with constantly checking the accuracy of the previous cut before cutting the next strip. Please understand that I'm not intending to criticize your method in any way...I just have legitimate questions :-)

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Gayle...no you don't need to measure each HST. and no squaring up is not needed.When they are cut apart they are pressed and ready to go. If you can do over 100 in an hour doing four at a time including pressing and squaring then it won't be faster for you. Yes checking that you are at 45 degrees and cutting the correct width is part of the process and still get 100+ in an hour. When cutting the strip apart into individual HST's requires no measuring you are cutting point to point.

@GayleHallAZ

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking time to respond, Carla :-) I certainly cannot make 100 HSTs in an hour using the 4-at-a-time method! I'll be using your method the next time I need a lot of HSTs in a quilt. I have the Stripology ruler, so cutting the WOF to start will go even more quickly. Thank you again!

WHERE CAN THESE SHEETS BE FOR SALE AND WHERE? i WOULD LIKE TO BUY THESE

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Joyce...Thanks for the interest! You can find them at our website kitsbycarla.com

Thank you for sharing this. I'm going to be checking it out today. Thank you. I'll let you know how I do.😊

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy, If you would like more info on the HST shortcut sheet method(dimensions for 5 different sizes) or any of the other Shortcut Sheet techniques--they are available at www.kitsbycarla.com/shortcut-sheets.html

I need 5" block 😊math right now has been difficult, due to illness please help with strips size

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Green sorry for your illness. The Half Square Triangle Shortcut Sheet provides the dimensions for a 5 inch finished size. As well dimensions for 1" 2", 3" and 4". Shortcut Sheets are available at KitsbyCarla.com.

Muy bello y facil

Where do I buy the sheets.

I am wanting 6 inch hst, so how wide do I make the strips?

@Carlaklop

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, Did you purchase the Shortcut Sheet for this from our website. It is $9 for download file and goes to size 5-1/2. I can calculate the 6-1/2 size when you purchase, just follow up with an email with your request.

great way to make many hst's

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Fast and easy way to make lots of consistent HST's.....Thanks Toodie

This looks great and all but it seems like the bias is on the edge. It does not feel right to call the HSTs.

The camera was too far away to see what your were trimming off the hst's - it wasn't at the seam end where you trimmed, but on one corner of the light fabric...hope you will explain why.

@KitsbyCarla

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgia, I think you mean the little pieces left at the corners because seams were pressed open. If you try this method you will see them. I just cut them as I go so they don't add thickness to the seams when you sew HSTs together

hi carla , can you make a tutorial with one square

@KitsbyCarla

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Nan not sure what you mean by one square. Always looking for ideas that make quilting easier, faster and less expensive. If you want send Carla an email carla@kitsbycarla.com explaining what you are looking for and she will take a look at it. Thanks.

wow!

Mmmm 🤔 you should have a Link to your website below from this platform!;)

muito lindo !!!1

Timesaver maybe - but seems to be that the edges are on the bias.

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

They are on the bias but that has never been an issue with tens of thousands of units made. They are relatively small and when they are cut apart they are already pressed and ready to use.

@okiegirl97

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same concern, so I cut my strips on the bias first & then sewed them together following this technique. Took a little more time, but turned out well!

This looked like a good idea, so I tried it. I need 4 1/2" unfinished HST for Friendship Star blocks. When I went to cut the strips, I lost 4 1/2" L x 1" W strip of fabric on either side of my "points". Not worth losing this much fabric, so I am currently ripping the seams of the strips (28 of them) to save my fabric. Maybe this works only on 2 1/2" HSTs??

@adaclemons5305

2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I'm glad I was reading all the comments. I was cutting my strips to make the 4-1/2" unfinished HSQ...

Hi, Which circular cutter do you use?

@KitsbyCarla

4 жыл бұрын

Betoka Lima fiskers 60mm

@betokalima211

4 жыл бұрын

@@KitsbyCarla Thank you

What brand is 24" riler?

@KitsbyCarla

Жыл бұрын

Carla uses Creative Grid rulers

I love of making quilts. Nd I'm doing

I brought these some are really confusing.

How can we get that short cut sheets?

@janelleb9269

3 жыл бұрын

KitsbyCarla.com

Mind=🤯

Thanks for showing use this short cuts

@KitsbyCarla

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video.

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Lástima las medidas no se identifican con la regla y no muestran con letrero

There’s a problem with this method in that you end up with outside bias edges.

We don't get d marking Ruler like u mark it .

I bet this would work with jelly rolls to get a variety of color combos.

@KitsbyCarla

4 жыл бұрын

Jelly rolls could add an interesting twist to this technique

you have a glare from the light hard to see your lines

Tutti i tutorial sono bellissimi ma in molti mancano le misure e soprattutto è un peccato che non sono tradotti in italiano

Traducion Portuguese,please

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I cringed and held my breath every single time that rotary blade did NOT get retracted. You are so fortunate that you didn't slice your hands when sweeping crumbs off the cutting table