Favorite way to make HST?
06-14-2010, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cminor
I like the sew 1/4 inch on each side of the diaganal line you draw from corner to corner. I'm not good with the math needed, but it works for me!
06-14-2010, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
i do the two seams down the middle. Also, find that when I cut the initial squares a little larger and then recut to size that it goes better for me. It is difficult to get the exact 1/4" seam if the initial square is cut exact (4 7/8" for instance)
06-14-2010, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by amma
There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agS8dPVYHsA
I sure will use it on this next quilt I already have designed in EQ5
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06-14-2010, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
06-14-2010, 01:16 PM
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I like a simple process. I don't want to buy anything to make them. I cut strips and sew them together. Use any size template lay it on the seam on point and cut out your HST. Simple and accurate with no dogears.
06-14-2010, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
Originally Posted by cminor
I like the sew 1/4 inch on each side of the diaganal line you draw from corner to corner. I'm not good with the math needed, but it works for me!
06-14-2010, 05:48 PM
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I used the Bilagio method.
1. cut your strips into the widths you want
2. sew strips together in color combo you want for the rows.
3. sew the 2 end strips together keeping your color combo
4. lay the circled strips on your cutting table and get as flat as possible
5. cut across your stitches the width you did with number 1.
6. cut the stitches on the square so the color block you want for the top of your quilt is layed out,
7. Do the same for the next blocks you want to be on top until you have all your "loops" taken apart.
8. Take scrap paper and pin the row number on the top block
9. iron all odd numbers so seam goes up
10. iron all even numbers so seam goes down. This permits you to "butt" up your seams and sew 2 strips together at a time until you have your top.
11. put sash strips around the top how you like and ta-da
*I found this cuts time in half to make 9 patch type quilts.
1. cut your strips into the widths you want
2. sew strips together in color combo you want for the rows.
3. sew the 2 end strips together keeping your color combo
4. lay the circled strips on your cutting table and get as flat as possible
5. cut across your stitches the width you did with number 1.
6. cut the stitches on the square so the color block you want for the top of your quilt is layed out,
7. Do the same for the next blocks you want to be on top until you have all your "loops" taken apart.
8. Take scrap paper and pin the row number on the top block
9. iron all odd numbers so seam goes up
10. iron all even numbers so seam goes down. This permits you to "butt" up your seams and sew 2 strips together at a time until you have your top.
11. put sash strips around the top how you like and ta-da
*I found this cuts time in half to make 9 patch type quilts.
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