pittsburgpam

I ordered the Go! Cutter today and I looked at a quilt I have planned that is all HSTs. The pattern calls for 3 7/8" squares, sewn 1/4" from bolth sides of the marked center line, and cut apart.

Would that equate to a 3" finished triangle? If so, I'll order the die for that size.

http://www.shoppersrule.com/mm5/merc...w=&range_high=

bearisgray

It should equate to a 3 1/2 inch unfinished square, 3 inch finished square.

Might want to make one or two as a test to check your personal results and go from there.

pittsburgpam

Found this on a search.

"To determine what size to draw the square, add 1” to the finished size of the triangle (if your triangle finished size needs to be 2”, draw a 3” square). This square size allows for the ¼” seam allowance.

I prefer to add 1" to the finished size of the half square triangle even though many quilters will tell you to add 7/8". For me, the even 1" is just easier to cut. "

That sounds right to me. If the pattern calls for a 3 7/8" square and the Go! Cutter does a 3" finished triangle...

Guess I'll just have to do a test. Does it really matter a whole lot if ALL of the HSTs are the same size? There are some 9 1/2" square solid pieces in the pattern but I can figure out if it needs to be a bit larger or smaller. There is no other shape but the HSTs in the whole pattern except for these larger background pieces.

amma

Yes, order the 3 inch finished size and you will be right on :D

butterflywing

if you have any doubts whatsoever, call the toll-free number at the bottom of the screen. have them describe to you how they interpret their sizing.

why take any chances?

k_jupiter

Being the dumb guy on the board, I get to ask really dumb questions (and yes, there are dumb questions).

Why? Do you like to sew on the bias? I find that a PITB. When I make my HSTs, i always make them in pairs, make them a hair too big, and then trim that 1/4 inch or so off with a appropriately sized square ruler with diagonal marking. All my HSTs are then exactly the same size and fit together nicely without me having to worry about stretching the fabric by sewing on the bias.

Enlighten me please.

tim in san jose

k_jupiter

Let me get this straight...

Y'all payed 280 bucks for this thing?

This man is even more confused. 280 dollars buys a nice used Bernina 830, or half a quilting frame or 30 to 60 yards of fabric or...

tim in san jose

pittsburgpam

Yeah, I know... I think I'd rather just sew them in pairs. I can still cut up to 10 layers of fabric (so it says) into squares and if I lay the fabric on the cutter in the way that they need to be sewn, right sides together, then that is still a big time saver.

I could spend days cutting out the squares for this...

bearpaw

That is really pretty! Love that line of fabric.

pittsburgpam

I love it too, looks even better in person. The fabric is sitting in one of my cubby holes calling to me. I'm ignoring it until I finish the one I'm working on. Hopefully I'll be done with the basket quilt top this weekend so I might get this fabric washed so it's ready.