I also find this is the easiest way to make HST's too.
Originally Posted by UglyCook
Originally Posted by tjradj
I use the Jenny Doan method of two different colour squares on top of each other, right sides together. Sew a 1/4" seam all around the outside 4 edges. Then cut them across corner to corner in a large X. Voila = 4 HST's
I tried all sorts of methods and this one is by far the easiest and most accurate. It's incredibly fast, too.
I like this chart for the measurements:
http://www.moonlightquilters.org/tipHSTfav.htm