HST using a diagonal cut square
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HST using a diagonal cut square
I am starting a pattern that is made up of HST's and the maker of the pattern uses a large square that you layer the two fabrics together, sew a 1/4" seam all the way around then cut diagonally from corner to corner to make 4 HST's. Of course, this is going to make them all bias edges.
What is the best way to handle these HST's without pulling them out of shape? I have starched the fabric, but what else can I do?
Thanks, Watson
What is the best way to handle these HST's without pulling them out of shape? I have starched the fabric, but what else can I do?
Thanks, Watson
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Have you already cut the fabric?
If you have, starch is your friend. If not, you can cut 8 HST at a time without bias edges.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
If you have, starch is your friend. If not, you can cut 8 HST at a time without bias edges.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
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I just finished my first quilt with significant half square triangles (240 of them!), and I had no trouble with cutting squares slightly oversized, cutting down the middle, and carefully sewing the pieces on the cut diagonal. The fabric was well starched, and I handled the cut pieces very carefully. I pressed and then trimmed. I didn't cut more triangles than I could sew in one session to minimize the handling. It seems ridiculous for the pattern designer to give you all those bias edges!
Pam
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HSTs are HSTs, regardless of the method used to make them. I recently invested in the Easy Angle ruler and found making HSTs faster, easier, more accurate, no marking, and no bias. I use the Companion Angle for Flying Geese too.
As for the method you described, starch and careful handling should be just fine.
As for the method you described, starch and careful handling should be just fine.
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El Burns uses large squares to make 8 HST at a time and not on the bias.
By drawing an x and sewing on both sides of the lines 1/4 in, then cutting the sq in half both ways then on the lines you get 8. 6 in sqs make 2 1/2 in. 8 in sqs make 3 1/2 in and 10 in makes 4 1/2 in.
By drawing an x and sewing on both sides of the lines 1/4 in, then cutting the sq in half both ways then on the lines you get 8. 6 in sqs make 2 1/2 in. 8 in sqs make 3 1/2 in and 10 in makes 4 1/2 in.
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Have you already cut the fabric?
If you have, starch is your friend. If not, you can cut 8 HST at a time without bias edges.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
If you have, starch is your friend. If not, you can cut 8 HST at a time without bias edges.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
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