Trusty Triangles a Row-By-Row Quilt Sampler by Nancy Zieman | Sewing With Nancy | No Hassle Triangle GaugePatchwork designs are often created with blocks, occasionally in columns, and more recently in rows. The row-quilting concept provides an ideal palette to create projects from table runners to larger bed-sized quilts.

In part one of this two-part Sewing With Nancy series, Trusty Triangles—a Row-by-Row Sampler Quilt, Nancy covered the basics of a traditional row-by-row or row sampler quilt. The quick row quilt featured has six total rows with six unique themed designs. During this second episode on row quilts, Nancy will show you the remaining three quilt rows of the sampler quilt; only one quilting technique is needed to create the diversity of designs. If you missed part one, watch it online.

For more information and detailed directions to create the entire quilt, see the new book Trusty Triangles—a Row-by-Row Sampler Quilt, available at Nancy’s Notions.

Half-Square Triangles Review

Each row is made of varying size half-square triangles to create traditional quilt block designs. Of course, we’ll use the design as a complete row, rather than a single block. It is quite helpful to make the half-square triangles, in any size, the absolute easiest way—by using the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. Here’s how:

Slide the gauge to the desired setting. The gauge locks into place to assure accuracy. Reference the left side of the gauge for half-squares and the right side of the gauge for quarter-squares.

Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge makes easy half squares and quarter squares

The No-Hassle Triangles Gauge gives the block and the cutting sizes.Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge in Use by Clover

Reference the left side of the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge to select a half-square block size. 

Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover Left Side IMG_4158

Cut crosswise strips of two fabrics—the size is printed on the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. Cut strips into squares.

Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover IMG_4203

Lay No-Hassle Triangles Gauge onto squares to double-check block size.
Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover IMG_4137

Mark a center diagonal line through No-Hassle Triangles Gauge die cut openings.  Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover IMG_4142

Stitch a scant 1/4″ from each side of the center. Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover IMG_4144

Cut along the center diagonal line. Nancy Zieman No-Hassle Triangle Gauge from Clover IMG_4988

Presto, there are now two accurate half-square triangles!Nancy Zieman No Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover IMG_4152

Perpetual Pinwheels

Vary the scale of the traditional pinwheel design, and you’ll have an interesting design in row four. The row features the pinwheel block made in a 12″ and 4″ (finished) sizes. The smaller blocks are arranged to give motion to the pinwheels, as if they are perpetually spinning in the breeze.

Star Gazer

Once you’ve mastered the process of creating half-square triangles, take time to experiment with different layout configurations. That’s how Nancy happened upon the design she calls Star Gazer. The pieced configuration is linear, yet the affect is worth an admiring observation.

Flying Home

The time honored Flying Geese design is the feature of the last row of the sampler quilt. Nancy entitled the quilt pattern, Flying Home, where you’ll learn how to combine half-square triangle sizes with ease.


The Book: Trusty Triangles—a Row-by-Row Sampler Quilt

  • Discover how easy it is to design, stitch, and enjoy a row-by-row sampler without cutting any triangles. Even the most complex-looking blocks are easy to construct with simple straight stitching—and no bias-cut edges to stretch out of shape.
  • Six beautiful row designs can be mixed and matched in any number of formations, for a quilt that’s uniquely your own.
  • Add on a No-Hassle Triangle Gauge to make short work of this classic method, ensuring even cuts and stitching that matches perfectly. Learn Nancy’s tricks for designs filled with movement and artistry, with the fully illustrated book.

Watch Trusty Triangles—a Row-by-Row Sampler Quilt, Part One and Part Two, on Sewing With Nancy online.

Trusty Triangles A Row by Row Sampler Quilt by Nancy Zieman

For a chance to win a copy of the book, Trusty Triangles—a Row-by-Row Sampler Quilt, from Nancy’s Notions, please leave a comment below sharing your favorite row from part two.

 

Happy Sewing,

Team Nancy Zieman

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