Originally Posted by eparys

I make the HSTs larger and cut them down. You need to be careful that the seams are at the corner of the HST. Most directions say add 7/8" but I add a full inch and trim square. I also make 8 at a time. If I want 2.5" blocks - I start with two 6" squares and go from there.

I use a 6X12 ruler with angles marked on it but the tucker trimmers are great for that as well - here is how they work ->

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw7qi3uHUZg

I also press all the seams in the same direction so the seams nest tog when assembling. Here is my most recent quilt that is still underway - lol lots of HSTs.