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Old 06-19-2010, 05:29 PM
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franie
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I always go to the 1" or a little more and trim using a square-- very time consuming but HSTs are almost perfect this way.

Originally Posted by gramquilter2
Thanks for this tip I am going to start using the 1" and trim from now on.

Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by cwessel47
Oh - and anytime you want to cut triangles just add 7/8" to the finished size.
If you use the 7/8" rule it is VERY important to sew a scant 1/4" or your HSTs may come up short. (That's why many of us add 1" and trim to size)
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