Originally Posted by kim_s
It was sew "not easy" for me. Couldn't get it to work for anything. Couldn't keep it straight, etc. Maybe I just gave up too easy?? The best way for me to do half square triangles is to cut into squares and then cut into triangles and then sew the triangles together. I know it sounds lame (and a lot of work) but it's the only way I can keep my square somewhat "square".
I have since purchased the June Tailor Half Square triangle ruler and think this should work just fine.
Have you tried (if you need more than one) to cut 2 bigger squares (there is a calculation for this), put right sides together, draw a diagonal line on back side of one (corner to corner) then sewing 1/4" on each side of diagonal line. Cut down the drawn line and bingo - 2 triangle squares! I know there are links for this method - anybody have one?
here's a good video:
http://www.pambonodesigns.com/conten...p?ArticleID=74