Favorite way to make HST?
06-15-2010, 05:27 PM
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Thanks for this tip I am going to start using the 1" and trim from now on.
If you use the 7/8" rule it is VERY important to sew a scant 1/4" or your HSTs may come up short. (That's why many of us add 1" and trim to size)
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by cwessel47
Oh - and anytime you want to cut triangles just add 7/8" to the finished size.
06-15-2010, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mayday
Originally Posted by pennyswings
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?
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E
this and oher link so good------thanks
06-19-2010, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by watterstide
her free instructions for making different HST,and other squares..
http://www.pambonodesigns.com/EDocs/...FREEHOWTOS.pdf
http://www.pambonodesigns.com/EDocs/...FREEHOWTOS.pdf
06-19-2010, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
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?
06-19-2010, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Pam
I do it the old fashioned way, I mark out the squares and draw the diagonal lines on the back of the light fabric, using up to 1/2 yard of both colors, sit down and sew the diagonals, cut on the squares, press trim and then I have about 70 or so all made up. Squaring is the worst for me, standing at that table makes my back stiff.
06-19-2010, 05:29 PM
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I always go to the 1" or a little more and trim using a square-- very time consuming but HSTs are almost perfect this way.
Originally Posted by gramquilter2
Thanks for this tip I am going to start using the 1" and trim from now on.
If you use the 7/8" rule it is VERY important to sew a scant 1/4" or your HSTs may come up short. (That's why many of us add 1" and trim to size)
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by cwessel47
Oh - and anytime you want to cut triangles just add 7/8" to the finished size.
06-22-2010, 06:28 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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