Half Square Triangle help needed.....
02-23-2010, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.
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02-23-2010, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.
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That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
02-23-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.
Kyia
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That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
02-23-2010, 07:57 AM
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If you use the method of drawing one line and then turning it around, a small cutting mat is helpful. You can just turn the mat and then you won't disturb your fabric. I use the quick Quarter ruler all of the time and love it.
02-23-2010, 08:22 AM
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I have the Fons and Porter half inch rulers and they work great. I have a hard time sewing a straight line and this ruler helps. Since I make 8 HST at a time I only have to mark my lines twice to make an x.
02-23-2010, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by pam1966
I know Fons & Porter makes a little ruler for this.
Why don't you try drawing three lines? One in the middle to get the center, and then 1/4" away on either side. That way you can see it on the right.
Why don't you try drawing three lines? One in the middle to get the center, and then 1/4" away on either side. That way you can see it on the right.
02-23-2010, 10:50 AM
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As long as you sew a scant 1/4 inch, you'll be OK. After you cut the HST apart, you square it up and if there is some play your dimensions, you cut it off and get your block squared up at that point.
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02-23-2010, 11:03 AM
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I saw Billie Lauder using Tiger Tape. (I think that was the name.) It works the same as drawing the lines but you just stick on the tape and sew along both sides. It's supposed to be re-useable. Haven't tried it yet but I intend to.
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