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formula for inset triangles???

Old 05-01-2011, 02:52 AM
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Does anyone know how to determine the size of the square required to make the inset triangles on the edge of a quilt? The quilt is put together on point, so I need triangles to fill in the edges and the 4 corners of the quilt. If I use the same size as the quilt blocks, and cut them on the diagonal, they are too small.
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Old 05-01-2011, 02:56 AM
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bonnie hunter has a formula..
http://www.stcroixquilters.com/setting%20triangles.htm

mke sure you use scrap fabric or muslin for a practice run. or even paper!
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Old 05-01-2011, 03:04 AM
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Here's something I've found (scroll down to the bottom):

http://www.atimetosewquilts.com/measurements.htm
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Deleted - double posted :D
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Old 05-01-2011, 05:56 AM
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Thanks I just printed a copy will save a lot time.
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Old 05-01-2011, 06:15 AM
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There's a ruler for that. Seriously. It totally takes any figuring out of setting triangles! Plus you cut them from strips instead of cutting huge squares on the diagonal. It's called a setting triangle ruler.
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Thanks all, will try these tomorrow after work, just spent the day fabric shopping, life sure is good :)
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wow, now tht is awesome, I'll have to check if that is available around here, or order one on line :)
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Old 05-02-2011, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LeaNS
wow, now tht is awesome, I'll have to check if that is available around here, or order one on line :)

here is one, and with diagrams for using it..
https://www.softexpressions.com/soft.../mmDiagSet.php


and for those that can't afford to buy a ruler for a 1 or 2 time job:

http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...triangles.html

they do the math for you..just scroll down to see the info
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multiply size of square by 1.41 the round up-(so if on point blocks are 12" blocks- x 1.41= 16.92--or a 17" block) to determine the size square to cut diagonally twice for setting triangles.
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