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    Old 06-20-2013, 01:07 PM
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    I printed the directions out. Who knows I may even get around to making one soon.
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    Old 06-20-2013, 01:45 PM
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    First I Best Press my material before cutting. I do use Jodi Barrows Square in a Square ruler ... just not her technique. Whatever size SiS I make I figure out ahead of time what size triangles to use so that I do trim off just a tiny bit.

    The Sis ruler helps with the seam allowances when I put them together.
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    Old 06-20-2013, 05:35 PM
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    I bought Deb Tucker square in a square ruler and have never regretted it!
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    Old 06-20-2013, 05:51 PM
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    Before I had the Go, I just made the square in a square using hsts.
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    Old 06-21-2013, 07:25 AM
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    I have the square in a square ruler also, it works very well
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    Old 06-22-2013, 05:18 AM
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    I agree, try the SNS ruler and technique by Jodi Barrows...really works!
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    Old 06-22-2013, 05:42 AM
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    bearisgray is correct - I always aim for the straight of the grain along the outside edge. Also, YES I always make mine larger and trim to size each time.
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    Old 06-22-2013, 06:26 AM
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    In a pinch, I fold the triangle point to point and gently finger press. Same thing with the square. Be sure to press them in the same direction and don't stretch. When you put them right sides together, they nestle. Its not perfect, but its gotten me out of a jam a couple times!
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    Old 06-22-2013, 06:48 AM
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    Never tried one, but mine would probly be wonky too!
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    Old 06-22-2013, 08:18 AM
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    It is absolutely necessary to square up your block before adding the next round of triangles.
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