Quilt Basics Class
Learn some basic block units and the world of quilting opens wide!
The building blocks of quilt patterns are Square, Half Square (HST) and Quarter Square (QST) unit. Bonus Unit: Combination Square Unit
What is an HST Unit?
A half-square triangle block is formed by the combination of two right-angled triangles forming a square.
What is a QST Unit?
This block is a combination of four isosceles triangles. Essentially, it’s the HST, except that each of the two HST halves are divided into halves as well. Using two fabrics, this unit can look like an hour glass.
What is a Combo Unit?
A combo block is formed by the combination of a right-angled triangle and a half square triangle to form a square.
The method shown in this class creates two units at once rather than one at a time. The process goes a lot faster with minimal extra steps, plus there’s less risk of the triangles getting stretched out due to bias cutting.