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Old 07-28-2011, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Ok, I'm new to this quilty thing, and recently made some pinwheel blocks using the Missouri Quilt method (sew 2 squares together on all four sides, then cut on the diagonal to make four squares).

It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble.

So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges?

I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever).

Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink:
If you do not want the bias edges, place your ruler on the diagonal on the straight of grain on the fabrics when cutting out the squares. Then sew on all 4 sides and cut twice diagonally. No bias edges. Cut a sample and see how you like the way it turns out. It works for me.
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