Are triangles evil?
#41
If you use the easy method for making half square triangles. it will open the door to a lot of interesting quilt designs. It is just a matter of arranging them in pleasing patterns.The method is in this tutorial link below:
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
#42
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Triangles are not evil, but my brain sure can be on some days. Be careful not to stretch the bias direction. I don't have any trouble sewing them, but sometimes I cut them too small. I'm on my way to JoAnn today to buy more fabric because I cut the setting triangles too small for the on-point Christmas quilt I'm working on. I Hate when my brain does evil things like that! BTW, this quilt has 4 bias sides on every square. It might as well be triangles!
#44
Hey all- I'm very new to quilting (less than a year) and as of yet have only done piecing with squares/rectangles. I am very interested in doing the fun patterns with triangles but am a bit wary. I'm afraid they will be complicated and I will end up ruining some of my precious and pretty new fabric stash. I also want to avoid overly frustrating myself. Life is stressful enough and hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. What say you more experienced quilters? Should I just jump in or get a little more straight line experience?
#45
There are all kinds of triangle helpers: Triangulations, Thangles, Stitching Lines, Triangle paper, plus other methods. The trimmers are helpful as well. I have used the Thangles, Stitching Lines, and Triangle paper. I have also used Marti Michell templates. I like all of them.
#46
Hey all- I'm very new to quilting (less than a year) and as of yet have only done piecing with squares/rectangles. I am very interested in doing the fun patterns with triangles but am a bit wary. I'm afraid they will be complicated and I will end up ruining some of my precious and pretty new fabric stash. I also want to avoid overly frustrating myself. Life is stressful enough and hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. What say you more experienced quilters? Should I just jump in or get a little more straight line experience?
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