Is there an easy peasy way to make foolproof HST's?
#41
The 1" larger than you need is 1" larger than the "finished" HST needed. There is never more than an 1/8"-ish to trim, which isn't much lost. If directions say cut squares 4 7/8", cut the pieces 5". The accuracy of squaring up the blocks after they are sewn and pressed is so much better. I use this method and the method of using larger squares to make 8 HST units, depending on how many I need.
Last edited by IraJane; 06-02-2013 at 06:20 AM. Reason: corect English
#48
I learned how to do HST by placing two fabrics together and drawing the lines, using a pencil ....fast but slow...Then I discovered Triangulations! It's actually a joy to use and I can get any size I want easily. I made a Bonnie Hunter scrap quilt that had a million jillion HSTs and used the Triangulation program...they were the easiest part of the quilt..and extremely accurate!
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