How do you make triangles the easy way?

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07-21-2013, 01:28 PM

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patchsamkim

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I like using the Thangles. I have drawn my own grids, but they aren't as accurate as the ones you can purchase. I haven't tried any of the other papers. I hate having to square up, and would rather make them the right size the first time.

07-21-2013, 01:43 PM

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leaha

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Yep, this is how I do it, works for me, and I like being able to square them up.

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Originally Posted by quilts4charity

I like the method of putting 2 squares together, drawing a diagonal line and stitching 1/4" on either side, cut apart and 2 half square triangles blocks. I always oversize so I can trim to the size I need.

07-21-2013, 04:56 PM

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jeanharville

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Jcrow, are you wanting to make triangles or half square triangles? Your OP says triangles.

07-22-2013, 05:25 AM

#14

bibi

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Thanks so much Jan in VA. You always have such succinctly prepared responses. And of course thanks to all of you who responded. This forum is terrific and all of you members are a daily inspiration.

07-22-2013, 06:43 AM

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msrosecooks

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Thanks oldcatlady, that site is awesome !

07-22-2013, 07:03 AM

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acjacques

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Jenny Doan of Missouri Quilt Company has a lot of great tutorials on making blocks with HST's and she shows various methods on how to cut them.

07-22-2013, 07:14 AM

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Yooper32

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I will stick to my triangulations. Much cheaper than thangles, you only buy the CD once and you are good to go for any size HST. It sure made my quilting a whole lot easier.I mean quilt sewing, not the quilting.

07-22-2013, 08:28 AM

#18

Friday1961

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldcatlady

I found this site to download/print onto paperpiecing paper. Once you print one out on regular paper to make sure your size is right you are good to go and it is fast! It's available in different sizes

http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html

I use this method, too, although I hate tearing the paper off. (need to get some pulp paper). This paper method produces the most accurate HSTs, I've found.