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03-31-2013, 11:47 AM

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Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I prefer the grid method to avoid bias edges:
http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...triangles.html

This grid method was how we all did HSTs in the "old" days - 1980s. You can make that grid as large as you want. We often used two fat quarters layered together. The best trick is to never have to lift your presser foot, just turn the fabric at corners and head down the other side of the drawn line. Goes pretty fast that way.

Check to be sure all sides of the drawn lines have been quilted. Press the whole layered piece BEFORE starting your cutting. Cut on EVERY drawn line. Easy!!

Jan in VA

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