Easiest and Preferred method for HST's??
#31
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I read about the Wonder Cut ruler and looked it up. Then I recognized it! I have one and have never used it. I looked up the instructions and am amazed. I'm going to use it now!!
I wonder what other rulers are in the bin. I'll have to go through them and see what else is there.
I wonder what other rulers are in the bin. I'll have to go through them and see what else is there.
#33
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Tia, do you like it better than the wonder-cut and have you used both? I think the June Tailor ruler is available at joann's and the other one has to be ordered. It's good to know so many members here do cut their squares a little larger and trim to size. I can definitely see the wisdom in doing that...i have never made one in the traditional way that wasn't wonky after pressing, even when certain they are cut perfectly and sewn perfectly--you trim the little corners and the square nearly always requires add'l trimming which decreases the finished size in the end.
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Originally Posted by roseOfsharon
This is interesting! I have not heard of either!
I just looked it up and found it for $22.36 at Connecting Threads... seems like a must have!
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...M__D90174.HTML
I just looked it up and found it for $22.36 at Connecting Threads... seems like a must have!
http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...M__D90174.HTML
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#36
I don't like paper, so I just draw out a grid of squares and sew up a whole bunch at one. Here's the directions:
http://www.kathkwilts.com/lessons/halfsqr.html
They make up fast and perfect.
http://www.kathkwilts.com/lessons/halfsqr.html
They make up fast and perfect.
#37
I also find this is the easiest way to make HST's too.
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
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 like this chart for the measurements:
http://www.moonlightquilters.org/tipHSTfav.htm
#40
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
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-136381-1.htm#4291084
on how to cut your squares before sewing so that the finished edges of the triangles will be on the straight of the grain rather than the bias. Ann in TN
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