So let's get started with the Half Square Triangle!!!! This is the most basic building blocks of your quilts, and is used in oh so many quilt designs. I have no idea how many times I have shared tutorials for HST's on my blog, but this was the first Half Square Triangle tutorial ;) It even goes over the math of how to make multiple sizes and the trimming with both square and rectangle rulers ;) It is so useful. And if you are making HST's with Scraps, you can see this Scrappy HST Tutorial.
Next up, my favorite way of making Flying Geese . . . The No Waste Flying Geese Tutorial. I love how quick and easy it is to make flying geese this way, and the fact that you don't have to waste anything is a super bonus. Yes, it is a bit of a pain to cut squares at 3/8" or 7/8", (and you really have to cut them at that size, they don't work if you fudge up to 1/2" or 1") but it is totally worth it. These go together fast making 4 at a time and you are sewing them all with squares, super fun and super easy!!! And of course, the tutorial goes over the math of how to make all your Flying Geese, regardless of size, using this method.
And did you know that I have Video Tutorials?? This one is throwing back 8 years but it is about as basic as it gets. Finishing your quilt is something we all do with every quilt!!! This Finishing Your Quilt Video Tutorial Series goes over Basting, Quilting, and Binding :) These are super helpful if you are starting out learning how to bind, and machine quilt, and there are some more Machine Quilting Tutorials on my Video Page as well, just scroll down a bit ;) And finally, I love to do my Binding by machine, as I am a horrible hand stitcher :) And if you want to make a Custom Scrappy Binding to match your quilt, you can see this Custom Binding tutorial.
And while we are talking Video's, I also have an Applique Basics Video Tutorial Series!!!! (just scroll bast the beginner basics :) I love to do applique, and wanted to share how much easier it is than we initially think it is going to be. It is such a great way to add a pop of fun to your quilts and really is fun and fast to do. And when you are done with the basics, you can always move up to Complex Layered Applique using this Tutorial. Now that is a pop of fun!!!
And finally, One of my favorite tutorials on basics is how to incorporate Leaders and Enders into you quilting. This is such a great way to basically make free bonus quilts!!! I always have a stack of squares next to my machine and love that I never have to worry about wasting thread or having my machine come unthreaded with this method. And it has made some amazing Bonus Quilts like this Postage Stamp, Irish Chain, and many more!!!
And those are some of my favorite Basic Tutorials that I use all the time!!!! I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thursday and find some helpful tools in your quilting ;) I have so enjoyed this year of Throwback Thursday's and how you have enjoyed it as well!!! And as I said earlier, be sure to pop back in next Thursday for my 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!!!
Happy Quilting!!!!
