Quilting: Half Square Triangle

Instructor: Jan Jolly

Day & Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuition: $90.00

Ages: 18 and Up

The Half Square Triangle is a true quilting classic, and once you learn it, you’ll start seeing it everywhere. This versatile little block is the building block behind countless quilt designs, making it a skill you’ll come back to again and again. Whether you’re just starting your quilting journey or ready to stretch your creative wings, Half Square Triangles are a must-have in your toolbox. In this class, we’ll explore several different ways to make Half Square Triangle blocks, so you can discover the method that works best for you. Along the way, you’ll see how Half Square Triangles can be mixed and matched to create pinwheels, stars, optical twists, mountains, trees, zigzags, and so much more. They’re also perfect for accent blocks and can make stunning quilt borders.

There will be a 1-hour lunch break. Bring a sack lunch or explore local dining options.

Experience needed: Students should have taken Jan’s Intro to Sewing workshop at Olive’s Porch or have similar skills including they be familiar with a sewing machine and sewing tension, know how to thread a bobbin and sew in a straight line. Some familiarity with rotary cutting is helpful but not required.

Students Please Bring:

• Fabric: 100% Cotton fabric in a variety of colors (the instructor will reach out before the workshop to discuss options). Fat quarters will work great!
• 100% Cotton neutral thread (medium gray is recommended).
• Reading glasses, if you use them (Olive’s Porch has some Ott Lights with magnification if needed during the workshop).
• Note taking materials.
• (Optional) A snack and/or water bottle. Filtered water is available in the classroom.
• Available in the Classroom or Bring Your Own:
• Plan to use an Olive’s Porch sewing machine for the workshop; Jan will set them up. If you have an easily portable, ready-to-use sewing machine that you’d prefer, you can bring it for use in the workshop but please let the instructor know when checking in on fabric choices ahead of time, you may need to arrive earlier to set up your machine.
• Olive’s Porch has irons & ironing boards, rotary cutters & mats.
• Although Olive’s Porch has pins, rulers, seam rippers, and quilt clips you’re welcome to bring them if you have them but please make sure to label them with your initials.

An additional fee for materials provided by your instructor for this workshop is estimated at $10.00. THIS FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE INSTRUCTOR at the time of the workshop. Material fees may change depending on the number of participants and price of materials at the workshop. *Payment by cash or check is required for materials fees. 

* We contract with local and regional instructors for short workshops that generally require a minimum of students to run. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to call Olive’s Porch for up-to-date enrollment information. To respect our instructor’s time and preparation for workshops, please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a workshop. Cancellations made more than 14 days prior to a workshop will be issued a full refund. Cancellations made 14 or less days prior to your workshop are not eligible for a refund. If Olive’s Porch needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, we will issue a full refund. See our General Information and Policies page on our website for more information. 

About Instructor: Jan Jolly has been quilting since 1979.  She moved to Brasstown from Asheville, NC in 2022 and lives just up the road from the Folk School.  Jan entered her first international quilt show in 1999, winning 2nd place for best use of color.  Her quilting has been published several times in “Quick Quilts Magazine.”  Over the years, she has designed and completed hundreds of quilts from simple to advanced heirlooms. Jan’s quilts, and her personality, are vibrant and infused with joy and love. In addition to quilting, she also loves crocheting and gardening.