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    Old 06-14-2010, 10:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by cminor
    I like the sew 1/4 inch on each side of the diaganal line you draw from corner to corner. I'm not good with the math needed, but it works for me!
    Me too. This method seems to work for me.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 10:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Holice
    i do the two seams down the middle. Also, find that when I cut the initial squares a little larger and then recut to size that it goes better for me. It is difficult to get the exact 1/4" seam if the initial square is cut exact (4 7/8" for instance)
    Hey, that is a great idea.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 11:10 AM
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    Originally Posted by Barb130
    Originally Posted by amma
    There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
    I saw that same video. it was Missouri Quilt Co. I went to their web page but couldnt find it on there. I would sure like to find the video again

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    Well, I got that site for you
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agS8dPVYHsA

    I sure will use it on this next quilt I already have designed in EQ5

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    Old 06-14-2010, 12:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
    Yes! I saw it yesterday and it blew me away!! Looking now for patterns that need HST to use it!
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    Old 06-14-2010, 12:47 PM
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    I really like the Thangles method and have used it for most HST pieces.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 01:16 PM
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    I like a simple process. I don't want to buy anything to make them. I cut strips and sew them together. Use any size template lay it on the seam on point and cut out your HST. Simple and accurate with no dogears.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 01:52 PM
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    Originally Posted by Kitsie
    Originally Posted by cminor
    I like the sew 1/4 inch on each side of the diaganal line you draw from corner to corner. I'm not good with the math needed, but it works for me!
    Me too. And from a Pam Bono book I learned to make a grid for a lot of HST's using the same two colors. You draw the 1/4 inch lines beside the diagonal lines and then when you sew you can use just two seams to end up with as many as 28 or more! If I can every find the book I can tell you how!
    I really liked this method as well, Kitsie! It made the quilt go so fast because I was able to turn out about 100 HST in about an hour or even less!
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    Old 06-14-2010, 04:48 PM
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    I just watched a video today by Ricky Timms and Alex Anderson on You Tube. He made HST with one seam. Looks pretty cool.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 05:48 PM
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    I used the Bilagio method.
    1. cut your strips into the widths you want
    2. sew strips together in color combo you want for the rows.
    3. sew the 2 end strips together keeping your color combo
    4. lay the circled strips on your cutting table and get as flat as possible
    5. cut across your stitches the width you did with number 1.
    6. cut the stitches on the square so the color block you want for the top of your quilt is layed out,
    7. Do the same for the next blocks you want to be on top until you have all your "loops" taken apart.
    8. Take scrap paper and pin the row number on the top block
    9. iron all odd numbers so seam goes up
    10. iron all even numbers so seam goes down. This permits you to "butt" up your seams and sew 2 strips together at a time until you have your top.
    11. put sash strips around the top how you like and ta-da

    *I found this cuts time in half to make 9 patch type quilts.
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    Old 06-14-2010, 07:33 PM
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    When you use the Missouri Quilt method by sewing around the edges of two squares, you end up with HST that are on the bias. If this is okay, it is fast.
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