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I want to piece some rectangles whereby the top corner is one fabric and the opposite bottom corner is another. Kind of like a HST but rectangle instead of square. Sounds easy, but I can't figure out what size to cut to end up with a 4" X 3" half square rectangle (I made up HSR, but hope you know what I mean.) Thanks!!!!
I may be wrong but I would take 2 rectangles 4 1/2x 3 1/2 then sew and cut as you would a HST. Anxious to see how wrong I might be but that's how I would do it.
I think Gay has the right answer. Looks fine to me.
Last edited by maviskw; 05-18-2015 at 07:56 AM.
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This will not work "I may be wrong but I would take 2 rectangles 4 1/2x 3 1/2 then sew and cut as you would a HST. Anxious to see how wrong I might be but that's how I would do it."
Nancy
I remember struggling with this a while back when doing a BOM. If memory serves me correctly, I finally paper pieced the rectangles to get them to turn out the right way (and the right size). Good luck with your effort!
Linda in Missouri
There is a ruler for this shape too. Look at the bottom of this page: https://www.simplicity.com/t-tutoria...lic-Tools.aspx
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 05-17-2015 at 07:13 AM. Reason: remove copyright image
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I would think the measurements would be similar to doing 1/2 sq. triangles (adding 7/8"). I'd test it out on paper first, but would try adding 1" and trim down if necessary.
I just was looking at a pattern online and it is just like making a HST from rectangles. Just not sure how to figure out the length. Try making one a bit longer and then you will know the size of rectangle you will need.
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I'll play and see what I come up with. Thanks for your help!
Google Half Rectangle Triangles (HRT). You'll get quite a few tutorials. Or you could paper piece.
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