Create the Straight Stitching Sew Sampler Quilt: A Beginner-Friendly Video Series
Hey quilty friend! I’m Tiffany from Straight Stitching, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to my Straight Stitching Sew Sampler Quilt — a fun, beginner-friendly quilt made entirely with half-square triangles and 10 unique quilt blocks designed to help you build confidence at your sewing machine.
If you’re new to quilting, or just love a good scrap-busting project, this quilt is for you. I’ve created a 7-part video series on YouTube that walks you through the entire process of making this sampler quilt — block by block. From material selection to sewing perfect seams, you’ll learn everything you need to make a quilt you’ll be proud to show off.
✨ Here's What You Can Expect in the Series:
🧵 Video 1: Introducing the Straight Stitching Sew Sampler Quilt
In the kickoff episode, I introduce the sampler quilt, go over the materials you’ll need, and teach you how to create half-square triangles — a foundational quilting skill. I’ll also share a few fabric selection tips to get you started with confidence!
🧵 Video 2: How to Make Blocks 2 & 3
Let’s keep the momentum going! In this video, I guide you through sewing Blocks 2 and 3. These beginner-friendly blocks use simple piecing techniques and, of course, more half-square triangles. It’s a great chance to practice accuracy and chain piecing.
🧵 Video 3: How to Sew Quilt Blocks 4–6
We’re making big progress! Learn how to sew Blocks 4, 5, and 6. I’ll break down the steps and show how small pieces can come together to form stunning, cohesive designs. This is a great video to watch if you're starting to feel confident and want to build momentum.
🧵 Video 4: Block #7 – The Star Puzzle Quilt Block
Block 7 is one of my favorites — the Star Puzzle! In this video, I’ll show you how to piece this block together using half-square triangles and give you tips for keeping your points nice and sharp. We’ll also dive into chain piecing to speed things up.
🧵 Video 5: How to Make Block #8
This block focuses on layout and precision. I’ll walk you through how to assemble your pieces and give you helpful tips on using a quarter-inch seam allowance — a key skill for every quilter.
🧵 Video 6: Block #9 – Mosaic 18
Block 9 brings a beautiful mosaic-inspired look to the sampler. I’ll show you how to cut, sew, and assemble it — all using half-square triangles! It’s a block that looks complex but is totally achievable, even if you're just starting out.
🧵 Video 7: Block #10 – The Yankee Puzzle
We’ve made it to the final block! The Yankee Puzzle is a traditional design that ties everything together. I’ll walk you through each step to make sure your points line up beautifully and you're all set to assemble your quilt top.
💬 Let's Sew Together!
Whether you’re making your very first quilt or just looking for a fresh and fun sampler project, this series was made with you in mind. Grab your scraps, fire up your sewing machine, and let’s get stitching!
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👉 Drop a comment on any video to share your progress or ask questions — I love connecting with fellow quilters!
And if you want to grab the pattern or join my email list for updates and exclusive content, stay tuned — I’ve got more quilting goodness coming your way soon 💛
Happy quilting!
— Tiffany
Straight Stitching