cutting 1/2 and 1/4 square triangles
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 2,842
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
You should try El Burns method, so easy and perfect every time.
Watch her on Quilterstv on the web. She uses squares that end up being 8 half sq triangles. Use two 6 inch sqs for 8 - 2/12 in half sqs.
Watch her on Quilterstv on the web. She uses squares that end up being 8 half sq triangles. Use two 6 inch sqs for 8 - 2/12 in half sqs.
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 1,768
That tute show to cut 7/8's which I learned and do now to cut the whole inch instead. That way you can cut it down to size which usually you don't need to. So say the directions say cut 2 7/8" I just cut 3". So much easier :!: :wink:
#5
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
Thats what the 6 in sq does. You just add 2 in for each size. If you want 3 1/2 in sqs use an 8 in sq. You get 8 hst that way. You sq them up with her sq up ruler before you open them, fast and easy. El Burns methods never fail.
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 1,768
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
Thats what the 6 in sq does. You just add 2 in for each size. If you want 3 1/2 in sqs use an 8 in sq. You get 8 hst that way. You sq them up with her sq up ruler before you open them, fast and easy. El Burns methods never fail.
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
I like to do 8 half sqs at a time instead of just one, to much exact cutting for me.
I still have all sizes of the sew on the lines interfacing type stuff. Someday may use it up. Fell for it when I was just starting out. Waste of money.
I learn a new trick with every book and video I get from El Burns. She is so impressive.
I still have all sizes of the sew on the lines interfacing type stuff. Someday may use it up. Fell for it when I was just starting out. Waste of money.
I learn a new trick with every book and video I get from El Burns. She is so impressive.
#8
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 1,768
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
I like to do 8 half sqs at a time instead of just one, to much exact cutting for me.
I still have all sizes of the sew on the lines interfacing type stuff. Someday may use it up. Fell for it when I was just starting out. Waste of money.
I learn a new trick with every book and video I get from El Burns. She is so impressive.
I still have all sizes of the sew on the lines interfacing type stuff. Someday may use it up. Fell for it when I was just starting out. Waste of money.
I learn a new trick with every book and video I get from El Burns. She is so impressive.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post