Easiest and Preferred method for HST's??
#91
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Originally Posted by CherryPie
Originally Posted by tjradj
I use the Jenny Doan method of two different colour squares on top of each other, right sides together. Sew a 1/4" seam all around the outside 4 edges. Then cut them across corner to corner in a large X. Voila = 4 HST's
#92
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Originally Posted by tjradj
I use the Jenny Doan method of two different colour squares on top of each other, right sides together. Sew a 1/4" seam all around the outside 4 edges. Then cut them across corner to corner in a large X. Voila = 4 HST's
#93
Originally Posted by TymeToShine
Would the triangulations be the same as printing foundations for HST's in EQ?
Press both sides to set the seams, then cut on the solid lines and press open toward the dark. The paper helps hold that bias seam and it comes right off with a little tug after your perfect HST's are pressed flat. :) Just a thumbnail into the seam and the paper comes right off.
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Oh and I love Jenny Doan's teaching videos - I even bought her series.
But I wouldn't use her two square method of making four HST's on a bet - even starched, all those bias edges are a nightmare for me.
I have trouble enough with HST's when my fabric is cut on or across the grain - no sense adding any further difficulties to the process. ;)
#94
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Here's a link to a tutorial for 8 HSTs at once. No specialty ruler required, but your ruler must be at least 12 inches for most sizes.
http://katiesquiltsandcrafts.blogspo...-shortcut.html
http://katiesquiltsandcrafts.blogspo...-shortcut.html
#95
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Those are way too expensive. I don't understand why a person needs this expensive ruler to square up a block. Square rulers have the diagonal line and all you have to do is line it up with your hst.
I've never seen a specialty ruler that I thought was too expensive. Not one has ever cost me more then going out to eat and the ruler lasts much longer! :lol:
#96
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Those are way too expensive. I don't understand why a person needs this expensive ruler to square up a block. Square rulers have the diagonal line and all you have to do is line it up with your hst.
I've never seen a specialty ruler that I thought was too expensive. Not one has ever cost me more then going out to eat and the ruler lasts much longer! :lol:
#98
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Originally Posted by kwiltnutt
I am hooked on the Triangulations software for creating HST and QST. Only about $20 and the best $20 I have spent!
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