Large HSTs, best way?
#21
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I bought a 12.5" Bloc Loc ruler when my sister, niece and daughter (none of whom are quilters) decided they wanted me to help them make a quilt for Mom/Grandma. It was very expensive, over $40, but worth every penny. The 10" HST's went into chevron quilt which turned out great, and sits on the back of the recipient's couch.
#23
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Tucker trimmer is recommended
Making a twin-size quilt with 8, 9 or maybe 10" HST blocks, a special kid in my life requested a quilt with "big triangles and cool fabric." I tried making a couple large HSTs with scraps using the methods I googled, having trouble getting them squared, I found a Quilt in a Day triangle that seems in the demos like it would work well, also found Bloc Loc, the demos look really good for that ruler too. I've seen similar older threads but everyone seems to be making much smaller HSTs and this little one wants "big, so I can see the stuff on the fabric." Has anyone done large HSTs, tips to share? I don't have any fancy rulers, just a 6"x24", are they worth the money?
#24
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I like this method for the hst.
The largest ruler I have is 12.5 x 12.5. I like it. I also have the 6x24. I love being able to plop the 12x12 down and cutting a larger square or squaring a large block. My favorite HST method is two squares, sew 1/4 around the edges then cut in an X for 4 HST's. But it all depends upon how big is "big" for the child.
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