Easy way to make 1/2 rectangles ("Bias Rectangles")
#11
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Originally Posted by sahm4605
if this is the star that you are trying to make then let me know I have a really good pp'd pattern for them that I found online for free.
http://www.maryquilts.com/new-churn-dash-stars/ the pdf for the stars is on here it is really really really easy to do.
http://www.maryquilts.com/new-churn-dash-stars/ the pdf for the stars is on here it is really really really easy to do.
Both of your patterns are really nice!!
#13
Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Measure the length and width at the longest and widest points. Cut a rectangle that size then cut in half from corner to corner once. This will give you the long pointy right triangles you are looking for.
#14
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Measure the length and width at the longest and widest points. Cut a rectangle that size then cut in half from corner to corner once. This will give you the long pointy right triangles you are looking for.
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...play.asp?i=702
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Measure the length and width at the longest and widest points. Cut a rectangle that size then cut in half from corner to corner once. This will give you the long pointy right triangles you are looking for.
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If you read ALL the way through this thread, it might help a bit.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22708-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22708-1.htm
#18
Originally Posted by hevemi
I had this in my files, I hope it helps.The chart also shows how to line up your rectangles when sewing.
#20
I've just recently discovered the easy way. Use Thangles. Example: If I want my finished block to be 2" then I use 2 1/2" Thangles, so as for a half block, then Open, Press and match the two right sides together, dark to light. Be sure the seam on the 1/2 block is opposite the seam on the thangle for the bias rectangle. Line up the diagonal edges so the Thangle sewing line is exactly on the two oppsosing corners, then sew on the line that is on the two corners. Press, tear off paper and Whala there is your 1/2 bias rectangle.
Hope this wasn't too complicated. You might try the Thangles web site, I think they have one it might be clearer on the instructions than I gave. :?:
Hope this wasn't too complicated. You might try the Thangles web site, I think they have one it might be clearer on the instructions than I gave. :?:
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