Sew simple with rectangles and squares by nancy zieman. Mar 25, 2011 i measured her, cut out two rectangles, sewed up the sides and shoulders, cut out the neckline, and 10 minutes after she asked for it, she had a new top. Geometry worksheets are great learning tools for kids in preschool through high school. Working with squares of fabric eliminates the need for expensive patterns and cumbersome lengths of clothmaking sewing easy. Handmade toys from simple knitted squares and rectangles waldorf moms. Determine how many blocks you have total, and how that will work into a quilt top 42 blocks, for instance, can be a quilt with 6 columns and 7 rows. Sew these simple projects using straight stitches, unique fabrics, and easy sewing.
When all are drawn the graticule is formed from a series of squares and rectangles oblongs. Avoid fabric that is in any way stiff or youll end up with a boxy shapeless shirt. Each square and ruler has a builtin 14inch seam allowance so you dont have to measure extra fabric for the hem. Aug 17, 2016 cut the number of halfsquare triangles needed from the fusible interfacing sheet.
Turning squares into triangles space coast wood turners. Amongst the other lovely things, that quilted petticoat is so desirable. Projects for fashion and accessories, home decor, and crafts, with stepbystep instructions and howto photos. Work with cotton or laminated fabric in your own customized color range fresh and functional. Here ive shown you 4 squares because that is how many you need to start with to end up with 1 block. Working with squares of fabric eliminates the need for expensive patterns and cumbersome lengths of clothmaking sewing. Jun 03, 2014 once it gets hot and humid around these parts, the only thing i want to put on is a frothy wisp of a garment. One square is typically a neutral or solid while the other square is a print. Each square and ruler has a builtin 14inch seam allowance so you dont have to measure extra fabric for the hem just cut along the edge.
Refer to the quilt diagram to sew together the setting squares, rectangles and blocks. This set of 10 rectangles comes in different sizes so they can be used in lots of different ways. Outer border strips are cut 8 12 x the length of the quilt center. Working with squares of fabric eliminates the need for expensive patterns and cumbersome lengths of clothmaking sewing easy, fun, and inviting even for the sewing phobic. The use of this jig simplifies holding the square in the correct position.
The subtitle is easy quilts from squares and rectangles, and although there is nothing really new or clever here, i bought this book because there are several projects garden stars, spinning stars, and pinwheel puzzle which are different ways to make and use stars. With these pure, patternfree projects, theres no need for photocopying, piecing, and taping. Sew simple with rectangles and squares part 3 season 2800. Assembly tutorial the square shape is achievable with only 1 olga kit. Listen again try drawing the sequence of squares and rectangles showing the growth pattern of the golden ratio. Cut the number of halfsquare triangles needed from the fusible interfacing sheet. Things that you can make with squares and rectangles and. Tworectangle squares are half of one fabric and half of another. This is a super basic quilt that is a perfect beginner quilt its really similar to my free triangle quilt pattern at least in design. Sew simple with rectangles and squares part 3 season. The book includes complete instructions for 12 projects using easy sewing with a basic straight stitch. To create a half square triangle hst, you start with 2 squares of the same size. Simple four patch blocks alternate with plain squares for a quick and easy, yet pleasing, quilt design. Learning activities for shapes with free printable.
Young children and students in early elementary school grades learn about shapes by sight and name only. Make easy projects all starting with rectangles and squares. Nancy shows tried and true methods for absolutely simple sewing basics. I had four 9 inch squares of each fabric, for a total of 16. These ingenious patterns use only squares and rectangles to create a dozen projectsjust sew straight lines. Square quilt shapes all posts may contain affiliate links. Handmade toys from very simple knitted squares and rectangles tutorial. Beginning piecing easy half square triangles harts. Use the interfacing in strips, squares or rectangles to suit the dimension of your fabric. Mar 01, 2003 sew simple squares makes sewing easy and fun when you fold, layer, shape, and glue fabric squares into stylish, decorative touches for every room of your home.
To make your own you will need half a yard of drapey knit fabric a bit more if you want it longer. Sew simple squares makes sewing easy and fun when you fold, layer, shape, and glue fabric squares into stylish, decorative touches for every room of your home. Today, were making another modern quilt using the sew easy square ruler 6. Partly this is because its just a different skill set, but not a harder one, but partly because the shapes used for a lot of historic garments are actually pretty basic. So what can you make with squares and rectangles and triangles. Buy sew easy guide 2 11 14 for sewing diagonally across squares up to 7 12, half square triangles, quilt as you go seams at. Squares, part 1 nancy creates timesaving gifts such as a cosmetic bag, tote, and luggage saddlebag using comparable sewing steps, straight stitching, and doublesided quilted fabric. Students at different ages learn geometry in different ways. Half square triangles are a quilt shape with a fairly transparent name. Half square triangles are also called hst in quilt lingo and are very easy to make. Nancy uses easy rectangles and squares for patterns.
Jsa home economics teachers and yas who enjoy sewing projects take note. This tutorial will teach you a super easy way to make the half square triangle hst. The amount depends on just how much of the roll you want to use. Once you see how easy these hsts are to make and how many designs you can make from them, they will be addictive. Shown using ten inch squares, this technique will work for four inch, six inch and any. With patchwork squares, you can make a random pattern or one with a graphic design to it, like these. Yesterday, we went modern, and got a bit dizzy going around in circles using the truecut 360. Mar 26, 2020 tworectangle squares are half of one fabric and half of another. Then hold it between centers from corner to opposite corner. Use easy tocut and precut fabric squares to create more than 25 unique, beautiful home decorating projects. Organize accessories, update decor, or travel with these simple projects great gifts. Sew simple with rectangles and squares craft patterns. You can use tworectangle squares to create blocky pinwheels and stairstep quilt patterns. Jan 03, 2017 nancy uses easy rectangles and squares for patterns.
You can also use them for measuring straps for a homemade dress or tote bag. It is not necessary to cut out the individual squares from the interfacing. Use easytocut and precut fabric squares to create more than 25 unique, beautiful home decorating projects. Learn how to create these versatile quilt squares quickly and easily by piecing strips together and then cutting and squaring multiple strips at once. Tworectangle squares quilts, quilt blocks, quilt block. Pattern book animal comfort dolls, pattern by pk olson. The squares are perfect for helping you block off and cut squares for your next quilting project. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. People often say to me oh, i cant believe you do historic sewing. Sewing a simple quilt top with ten inch squares, finished size approximately 6.
You can find ideas for using our useful shape printables here. There are several ways to make half square triangles commonly abbreviated hsts in the quilting world, and every quilter tends. The form is assembled in 8 minutes, and measures 1mx1m. Print out our useful squares all 10 of them in colour or black and white. Sew simple with rectangles and squares book includes complete instructions for 12 projects using easy sewing with a basic straight stitchmake an easy zippered cosmetic bag, or consider popular storage bins, or even a luggage saddle bag and a portable ironing pad for your next trip. Refer to the quilt diagram to sew together the setting. Today were going to be sewing the half square triangles with a grid method that makes for fast and easy work of creating multiple hsts. Jan 03, 2017 organize accessories, update decor, or travel with these simple projectsgreat gifts.
Mar 30, 2015 use your rotary cutter, cutting mat and square ruler to cut triangles along the strip. I could get 16 9x9 squares out of 1 yard of fabric by first cutting the fabric into 9 inch strips and then subcutting the strips to 4 9 squares per strip. Heres my second kiss me, kate quilt and it was so easy to make. She is the author of designityourself clothing, writes a blog, and can can be found teaching classes around new york once it gets hot and humid around these parts, the only thing i want to put on is a frothy wisp of a garment. Handmade toys from simple knitted squares and rectangles. Includes complete instructions for 12 projects using easy sewing with a basic straight stitchmake an easy zippered cosmetic bag, or consider popular storage bins, or even a luggage saddle. Sew simple with rectangles and squares book and dvd sewing. Plus, all of the projects start with easy patterns rectangles and squares. If youre ready to start quilting, the easiest and most basic form of a quilt shape to make is the simple patchwork square pattern. Sep 19, 20 the background fabric gets cut into 9 inch squares.
It is made of clear acrylic, has printed guides for triangles from 5 to 10, and stepbystep instructions. Nancy highlights projects such as jewelry caddies, ironing blankets, a closet organizer, and a pillow wrap. Sewing with nancy sew simple with rectangles and squares. Each beginnerlevel project begins with a square of fabric. One of the first quilts i ever made was a baby quilt for my neice. Plus, all of the projects start with easy patternsrectangles and squares. Feb 21, 20 how to make handmade toys from simple knitted squares stay safe and healthy.
She needs 12 pieces of cloth to complete her quilt. Did you know if you put two squares side by side that they will make a rectangle. Something cloudlike, comfy and so simple that it defies conventional rules of garment construction. Cal patch is a renaissance crafter, with knowhow spanning the fields of crochet, patternmaking, sewing, embroidery, dyeing, printing, spinning and beyond. Sewing half square triangles with a grid quiltsocial. Drag the pieces of cloth into the box that mariposa will use to correctly complete her quilt. Dec 28, 2011 to create a half square triangle hst, you start with 2 squares of the same size. Holdit sacks for electronic devices, fabric bins for organizing, and wall pockets with a decorators touch create pizazz in your home.
Mar 31, 2007 the subtitle is easy quilts from squares and rectangles, and although there is nothing really new or clever here, i bought this book because there are several projects garden stars, spinning stars, and pinwheel puzzle which are different ways to make and use stars. A wonderful quiltmaking experience for a true beginner, and a classic quick quilt for anyone to make. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and square quilt. Sew easy square ruler makes easy work of half square triangles. Season 2800 episode 2803 26m 47s organize accessories, update decor, or travel with these simple projectsgreat gifts. Easy halfsquare triangles template, sewing with nancy. Apr 12, 20 the 5 inch squares were used for the center pieces of the block, the background of the quilt plus i cut a number of the squares diagonally and used these triangles to make the star points. Yesterday we started on this holiday table runner by picking some fabrics, cutting the pieces and marking out the grid for the half square triangles hsts. Mariposa makes a quilt with cloth squares and triangles.
Mathematically they can be expressed by four simple ratio numbers, 3530207, which represent the distances from the centre point of the nsew cruciform in the cardinal directions. The number sequence for the golden ratio starts with 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and so on. You can find rectangles all around youlook at the front door of your house and possibly the windows are rectangles too. Here are some of the different ways that kids learn geometry by grade. Squares the humble square is such an important shape in quilts after all, most quilt blocks are square. Includes complete instructions for 12 projects using easy sewing with a basic straight stitch make an easy zippered cosmetic bag, or consider popular storage bins, or even a luggage saddle bag and a portable ironing pad for your next trip.
Discover nancys fresh approach for sewing projects with. This is a great project for a beginner quilter because it is easy but still lets you be very creative and make your own designs. I measured her, cut out two rectangles, sewed up the sides and shoulders, cut out the neckline, and 10 minutes after she asked for it, she had a new top. Nancy creates timesaving gifts such as a cosmetic bag, tote, and luggage saddlebag using comparable sewing steps, straight stitching, and doublesided quilted fabric. Includes complete instructions for 12 projects using easy sewing with a basic straight stitch make an easy zippered cosmetic bag, or consider popular storage bins, or even a luggage saddle. Sew simple with rectangles and squares nancys notions. From white fabric using the sew easy square ruler cut the following.
Start with rectangles and squares, then add specialty fabric and trim to create attractive usable projects. Cut inner border strips from the light taupe feather print measuring 2 x the width and length of your quilt center. Cut your fabric pieces slightly larger than the interfacing. Sew travel bags with simple rectangles and squares by. Incorporating specialty fabrics can add functionality when sewing gifts and projects. The 5 inch squares were used for the center pieces of the block, the background of the quilt plus i cut a number of the squares diagonally and used these triangles to make the star points. Di mona start with as near a perfect square billet that you can cut from a 3 to 5 inch block of wood of your choice. The latest quilt i used my 5 inch squares on is my extralarge granny square quilt, which i have just. Author is home shopping networks favorite sewing host. Half square triangles quilting basics the sewing loft. Sew simple with rectangles and squares book and dvd. The easy halfsquare triangles template from sewing with nancy can make four or eight halfsquare triangles at once.