CALCULATING HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES - HELEN CAIRNS

I can never remember how to do the math...  When you want to make a block out of two half-square triangles (and who doesn't!), how big do you cut out the original squares before you sew them and cut them into triangles?  If you want an 8" finished block, do you add 5/8" to the original blocks?  7/8"? 

I googled it just now, and came across a great website that had the answer, so I am posting it here so I will never forget.  I suggest that you visit Patchwork-and-Quilting.com to find the answer to this and many other questions about quilting.

By the way, the answer to the question about half-square triangles is 1".  Add 1" to the original squares and then cut them down slightly to get the exact size you need.  You can read about it here.

HOLLY'S HEARTS QUILTING PATTERN

This was a big job, and I took the opportunity to take a few shots that show off the long arm quilting pattern, called Holly's Hearts.  I've used this pattern twice now, and it's quite lovely.

THE FLEA MARKET AT THE CENTER

I thought I would try to sell some of my quilts and jewelry holders at the Center's Flea Market in Palos Heights.  It was not much of a success.  I sold six jewelry holders and one small wall hanging.  At least I learned something - don't do another flea market.  People are looking for stuff that they can buy for $1.  I basically made enough to cover my space rental and the gas it took to drive there...

MORE BABY ZIG ZAGS

Here are three more students that created their versions of my Baby Zig Zag quilt.

QUILTING 101 STUDENTS

MARGARITA SUNRISE QUILT

To see the instructions for this gorgeous quilt, click here.

CHEVRON BABY QUILT

I made this blog post because the original web page was unpinnable to Pinterest.

To see the tutorial for this quilt, click here.