March Quilting & Sewing Challenge - Let’s Get HST!!
March Monthly Challenge: Half Square Triangles (HSTs) 💚
March is the month of fresh starts, crisp mornings, and just a hint of creative chaos — which makes it the perfect time to dive into one of quilting’s most versatile (and slightly addictive) building blocks:
Half Square Triangles!
Whether you’re a seasoned quilter who can trim HSTs in your sleep or someone who still triple-checks which way the diagonal should go (no judgment!), this month’s challenge is all about celebrating the magic of this simple unit.
Why Half Square Triangles?
Half Square Triangles — lovingly known as HSTs — are the chameleons of the quilting world. With just two triangles sewn together, you can create:
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Bold modern geometric layouts
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Classic pinwheels
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Chevron patterns
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Stars
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Zigzags
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Endless secondary designs
It’s amazing how something so simple can create so much movement and dimension.
Plus… let’s be honest. There’s something deeply satisfying about trimming a perfectly pressed HST.
This Month’s Challenge
Your mission (should you choose to accept it):
✨ Create a project using at least 20 Half Square Triangles
✨ Any size. Any color palette. Any pattern.
✨ Modern, traditional, scrappy, monochrome — it’s all fair game!
You can make:
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A mini quilt
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A pillow cover
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A table runner
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A full quilt top
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A wall hanging
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Or even just a striking HST sampler block
This challenge is about playing with layout and contrast. Try rotating your HSTs in different directions and watch how the design transforms. Sometimes the magic happens after the third (or tenth!) layout adjustment.
📺 Join Us Live
Our February Kick Off starts Monday Mar 2, at 2:00 PM MST.
Throughout March, we’ll also be hosting more live streams where we’ll:
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Demonstrate Flying Geese construction methods
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Share tips for accuracy and trimming
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Talk layout ideas and common pitfalls
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Show how tools like CutterPillar Swivel can make cutting and trimming Half Square Triangles easier and more precise
Watching the live streams is one of the ways to officially join the challenge — plus, they’re always more fun together.
🎁 Prizes & Participation
Yes, there are prizes! 🎉
To be entered to win:
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Watch or participate in our March live streams
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Create a Flying Geese project (blocks, mini quilt, or part of a larger quilt)
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Comment on this blog post or our March Challenge social posts
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Upload a photo of your finished project using the Dropbox link provided, or post on your own social media using #cpchallenge
Every completed project counts as an entry — and we love seeing what you create.
Want to Level It Up?
If you’re feeling adventurous, try:
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Using low-volume prints for subtle texture
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Creating a color gradient (ombre HSTs are stunning!)
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Mixing solids and prints
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Making oversized HSTs and trimming down for extra accuracy
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Designing your own block instead of following a pattern
This is the month to experiment.
Why We Love HST Month
Half Square Triangles remind us that big impact often comes from small, simple pieces. A little fabric, a single seam, a press — and suddenly you have movement, depth, and design.
So grab your favorite fabrics, warm up your iron, and let’s make March a month full of sharp points and happy triangles.
Ready, set… stitch! 🧵✨
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