Originally Posted by QuiltE
Cut two squares and put them right sides together.
Draw diagonal between the two corners.
Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line.
Cut down the pencil line.
Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!!
I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. !!
Totally agree.
The traditional formula is:
FINISHED of HST block + 7/8" = Size of starting squares.
I don't bother with eighths of an inch. :mrgreen:
Just add at least 1" (I usually add 1.25"-ish) to the FINISHED size, use the method as described by QuiltE, and you'll be golden.