Traverse BOM: Half Square Triangles
In this month, we will be working with half square triangle (HST) blocks. When I was designing this row, crazily I paper pieced the half-square triangles (I know, I know) because the size of the block was sort of odd to make the row end up exactly 72 inches. I'd like to say I quickly came to my senses, but that was after I'd pieced the whole row!
It just seemed so unnecessary to paper piece an HST! So I reworked the size to have the row finish the correct size and not have the HSTs finish at a measurement you would hate (like something with a 16th of an inch in it!).
In the end, I liked how the variety of colors added a lot of interest and sparkle to the row. It's the simple rows that always end up being some of my favorites and sometimes getting to something simple is deceptively tricky. Have fun this month!
Suggested Schedule:
Week 1: Cutting the fabric + Sewing the HSTs
Week 2: Sewing the HSTs + Trimming
Week 3: Joining the HSTs
Week 4: Sewing the blocks into rows
Monthly Sponsor & Prize
This month's giveaway sponsor is Quilter's Dream Batting! I've used both cotton and wool from Quilter's Dream and I love it. Using their Bamboo/Silk blend is on my to do list as I've heard it's a lovely thing to hand quilt through! As part of this month's giveaway whey will be giving away a double size batting to help you finish your Traverse quilt or your next one!
How to Win:
- Post progress photos of your diamonds on Instagram using hashtags #traversebom and #artisancottons.
- You must have a public Instagram profile to participate so we can see your photos
- Photo must be posted by June 30, 2023.
- A winner will be chosen randomly in July. Winners will be announced on Instagram and contacted via DM.
- This month's giveaway is open to United States participants.
See you on social media!
Part of the fun of a sew-along is interacting with other quilters! There are a couple of places we're loving seeing your BOM progress:
- Post photos of your progress on Instagram using hashtags #traversebom and #artisancottons
- Join my Facebook Group to share photos and chat with other BOM and workshop participants.
Traverse Block of the Month Sewing Schedule
Sew Along Intro
Month 1: Flying Geese
Month 2: Pluses
Month 3: Half Circles
Month 4: Square Dots
Month 5: Hourglass
Month 6: X's & O's
Month 7: Diamonds
Month 8: Hexagons
Month 9: Half Squares
Month 10: Triangles
Month 11: Finishing the Quilt
*links to each month will be updated as they are released.
Questions about assembling the block?
Post a discussion inside the Thinkific platform to get help from me! My goal is to respond within 3 business days.
