Originally Posted by
ILoveToQuilt
I paper piece my HST. Draw a square 1 inch larger then you want the finished HST. Draw a diagonal line. Draw a line 1/4" to each side of the diagonal line. These are your sewing lines. Place 2 fabrics with right sides together and sew on the 1/4" lines. Cut apart on the diagonal line. Press HST open (I press to the dark side). Trim to desired size (will be very close - you might only have to trim the dog ears). You now have made 2 HSTs.
Hope this helps.
You can do this minus the paper...just draw that line on the fabric......eliminates paper steps, same results.
you might consider purchasing something to help you other than just the one ruler you now have. EBurns templates are good.....