Originally Posted by
Rose Marie
I prefer to make larger and cut down so the Quilt In A Day triangle square up ruler is a must have. It saves so much time and makes perfect HST.
Also like to make 8 at a time. For 2 1/2 in HST use two 6 in sqs. Draw an x and sew on each side of line then cut in half both ways then on lines. Add 2 in for each size larger (8 in for 3 1/2 )
The ruler has you cut once to square up. I did a demo at a meeting and everyone went and bought the ruler.
I recently attended a class taught by Eleanor Burns. (Such FUN!) But when she had us making tiny squares and cutting them into two triangles and then squaring THOSE up, I wanted to give it up. Eleanor could feel the tension rising and suggested the triangle square up ruler. I bought that and it has totally changed my thoughts about triangles!! Worth the $ IMHO.