HST Design Guide
Bold Quilts Start with One Smart System
HSTs aren’t just a block, they’re a design engine. This free guide shows you how to use one simple unit to unlock endless quilt layouts.
HSTs teach you how quilts work and how small choices create big visual impact. Once you understand them, you stop guessing and start designing.
HST Design Guide
Bold Quilts Start
with One Smart System
HSTs aren’t just a block, they’re a design engine. This free guide shows you how to use one simple unit to unlock endless quilt layouts.
HSTs teach you how quilts work and how small choices create big visual impact. Once you understand them, you stop guessing and start designing.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE FREE GUIDE
Proven HST construction methods
Make HSTs 2, 4, or 8 at a time — clean, efficient, and trim-friendly.A sizing system you can trust
Cut with confidence using a clear chart for popular finished sizes.14 bold block layouts built from HSTs
See how rotation, repetition, and color placement create dramatically different results from the same unit.Design guidance that encourages play
Learn how to remix layouts to build quilts that feel modern, not random.
WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR
This guide is for makers who want:
Quilts that look complex without being complicated
A repeatable design system (not one-off projects)
More confidence choosing fabric and layouts
A creative playground that works for scraps and intentional palettes
If you love structure and freedom, you’re in the right place.
What’s inside the free guide?
Proven HST construction methods
Make HSTs 2, 4, or 8 at a time — clean, efficient, and trim-friendly.
A sizing system you can trust
Cut with confidence using a clear chart for popular finished sizes.14 bold HST block layouts
See how rotation, repetition, and color placement create dramatically different results from the same unit.Playful design guidance
Learn how to remix layouts to build quilts that feel modern, not random.