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11-07-2016, 04:09 PM

#11

Deb watkins

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I love it when Jan get to the bottom of the absolute easiest way to do things!

11-07-2016, 04:24 PM

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GailG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

I am in the process of making tons of 2 1/2" hst and I just cut 1 background square and 1 print fabric square (each square would be 3"). Put them right sides together, draw a line down the center and sew 1/4" on each side of the center line. Cut down the diagonal center line and you will end up with 2 hst and this will give you a little room to square up. Hope this explains things well for you.

I like this method because I don't have to be so accurate with the 1/4" seam.

11-07-2016, 06:28 PM

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sewingsuz

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Thanks everyone.

11-08-2016, 03:32 AM

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bneuen

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I always try to make them that way. Feel I get a more accurate HST.

11-08-2016, 03:36 AM

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janice1120

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Jan can you help me figure out the size squares I need to cut to end up with a 3" square, using the method of sewing 1/4" around the edge and then cutting diagonally both ways and end up with 4 squares made at the same time. Thanks

11-08-2016, 06:08 AM

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Dogwood Quilter

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Here is a chart I have saved. Hope it helps. [ATTACH=CONFIG]561865[/ATTACH]

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11-08-2016, 07:53 AM

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salederer

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I'm with mollymunchkin. the magic 8 is the only method I use. I think i found the directions on youtube.

11-08-2016, 09:57 AM

#18

muskratwine

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I have found the best way to make HST is with the Easy Angle ruler. Just add 1/2" to the finished size of the HST you want to make and cut two strips of the fabric you want. Place them right sides together and cut your triangles. They are already together and ready to sew. Mine come out much more accurate then messing with the 7/8" stuff!!

11-08-2016, 12:30 PM

#19

Kassaundra

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Quote:

Originally Posted by janice1120

Just keep in mind this method creates biased edges on the outsides of your finished hst. Not a real big problem IF you are aware and are careful w/ pressing and sewing and I would suggest sizing for added stability.

11-08-2016, 10:48 PM

#20

maryellen2u

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Have any of you ladies watched Jennie Doan do her thing where she puts the squares together and sews all for side and then cuts on the diagonal? Is she making the same thing that Jan is? I love Jan and her easy to understand and right on the money explanations. But I also love Jennie's sew around the square. Please explain the differnce with the end result to me.