HST using a diagonal cut square
#15
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From Fons & Porter's Quilting Quickly magazine: The size of your fabric squares is calculated as follows: double the size of your finished HST unit (2" unit = 4") add 1.75" (square size is 5.75" total) Two 5.75" squares RST, mark lines diagonally in both directions, stitch 1/4" on both sizes of lines. Cut through diagonal lines in both directions. Do not move pieces. Cut vertically and horizontally. You end up with 8 HST. I used this method and made 296 1-1/2" finished size HST for Bonnie Hunter's last mystery quilt.
Last edited by quilt9226; 06-15-2016 at 12:51 PM.
#17
Here is how I do it with out the bias edge. I like it much better than sewing around the edge and cutting. It is the same idea but turned and cut on the grain. When you cut these the bias edge is already sewn.
I always make mine a bit bigger and trim down.
peace
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2013/01/ha...s-8-at-a-time/
I always make mine a bit bigger and trim down.
peace
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2013/01/ha...s-8-at-a-time/
Last edited by ube quilting; 06-16-2016 at 04:46 AM.
#18
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I won't use the MSQC method of making HSTs--just not accurate enough for me. I can't tolerate those bias edges. I like to make the units a little bigger than needed and cut them down to perfect size. I will definitely be trying the trick of adding a little tape to the ruler to make it sit better on the side where the seam is pressed away. Thanks for that tip!
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