Quilting Basics | Half Square Triangles Workshop
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Quilting Basics | Half Square Triangles Workshop
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Brand: The Sewing Cafe
6 Week Duration. Suitable for the beginner quilter who has operated a sewing machine before (Basic operations like threading a machine, wind bobbin, select stitches, change the needle) or has completed Sewing Basics Level 1.
Half Square Triangles (HSTs) are one of the most foundational — and versatile — quilt blocks. In this skill-building workshop, we’ll take a deep dive into the perils and pearls of four popular HST construction techniques. By making multiple blocks using each method, you’ll learn when and why to choose one technique over another, and discover which works best for your quilting style.
Together, we’ll use our completed Half Square Triangles to create a modern lap-sized quilt, similar to the sample shown.
With an emphasis on accurate cutting, precise piecing, and proper pressing, this course will guide you through the entire quilting process — from blocks to a finished quilt.
What We’ll Cover
- Week 1 - HST Techniques: Traditional and AccuCutter
- Week 2 - HST Techniques: “4 at a Time” and “8 at a Time”
- Week 3 - Assembling the Quilt top
- Week 4 - Layering and preparing binding
- Week 5 - Machine Quilting
- Week 6 - Binding
The finished Quilt will be a lap Sized Quilt measuring 48” x 60”.
What to Bring
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Rotary cutter
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6" x 24" or 6.5" x 24" ruler
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Seam Ripper
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Coordinating thread
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Perfect Baste Spray (required for Week 4 - available at Sewing Cafe)
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Fabrics (details below)
Fabric requirements will be reviewed when you pick up your class materials. We also have several curated fabric bundles available if you’d prefer an easy, coordinated option.
Fabric Requirements
For your colours, we recommend fabrics that are not too busy. Our batiks, Ombre, Fluidity and Iris fabrics are ideal for this quilt.
If using batiks, pre-washing is recommended.
| Coloured fabrics | Background Fabric(s) | |
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For AccuQuilt method blocks Yields 18 blocks |
0.5 m Or 3 strips 6” x WOF |
0.5 m Or 3 strips 6” x WOF |
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Traditional Blocks Yields 14 blocks |
0.4m | 0.4m |
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4 At a Time Blocks Yields 16 Blocks |
0.3 m | 0.3 m |
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8 At a Time Blocks Yields 32 Blocks |
0.8 m Or 4 Fat Quarters |
0.8 m |
Total background if using 1 background colour = 0.5m+0.4m+0.3m+0.8m= 2m
- Backing:
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1.4m of 108" wide back or
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2.8m or 40” wide fabric
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- Binding: 0.5m
- Batting: 1.4m of batting (93” wide)
You will receive a 15% discount plus loyalty points on the supplies purchased for this class at The Sewing Cafe.
Important Notes
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Homework must be completed between classes to stay on track.
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If you do not have access to a sewing machine, classroom time may be booked for $15/hour. *Availability based on classroom schedules - please call in advance.
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No makeup classes are available — please ensure you can attend all sessions.
Please review our class and refund policy here before registering.
Class Policy
Class Reminders: We do not send reminders, so please mark your calendar when you register. All classes are located on The Sewing Cafe premises at 118 Mill St., Georgetown, Ontario.
Class Cancellations: If we must cancel a class due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund of all fees paid and we will notify you as soon as possible.
Missed Classes:
Please ensure you can attend all classes in your session, as makeup classes are not offered and refunds are not provided for a missed class.
If you know in advance of your registration that you cannot make a class, sometimes with advanced notice we can make an exception. This isn’t always possible and needs to be arranged prior to your registration.
Refund Policy: Due to our limited class sizes, we kindly request that any cancellations be made with at least two weeks' notice before the scheduled class start date. This ensures we have the opportunity to offer your spot to another student.
- Full Refund: A full refund will be provided if cancellation is made at least two weeks before the class start date.
- Store Credit: If cancellation is made between two weeks and 48 hours before the class, we will apply a store credit to your account for use toward any future class.
- Last-Minute Cancellations: For cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance, payment will be forfeited unless we can fill your spot. While we will make every effort to do so, we cannot guarantee the spot will be filled on short notice. If we successfully fill your spot, you will receive a full refund.
- No Call/No Show: If you don’t attend a class you are registered for and you don’t let us know you won’t be attending, your payment will be forfeited, as we had to pay the instructor for their time to be there.
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