Half-Square Triangle Migraine
04-01-2011, 04:29 PM
#121
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I use Rhonda's HST cut down method. It is so easy to do and I always end up with the exact size square I need.
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04-01-2011, 04:29 PM
#122
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Location: East Tennessee
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I gave up long ago and just started cutting my squares large enough that I could sew them on the diagonal, cut them in half, press them and then square them up and cut them back to the desired size. In other words, if I need a 3" square, I start with 4" squares and trim them back. Also, starching helps a lot.
04-01-2011, 05:38 PM
#123
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Location: North Oxford MA
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Originally Posted by auntmag
I use "Thangles", come out perfect every time.
what's not to love about $1.00 for 2 blocks on this program.. what a cost savings... this is great....
the setting kit is HOW MUCH??? oh well, it will be beautiful when done & the credit card will heal lol!
04-01-2011, 05:39 PM
#124
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Location: South Carolina
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
I would never do them that way. You end up with bias edges on all the edges. Cut the squares bigger, draw the line down the center and sew a quarter inch away and then trim them down. The rule is to add 7/8ths of an inch but you can add an inch or even an inch and a quarter and the square them up to perfect.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
04-01-2011, 06:01 PM
#126
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Location: Camarillo, CA
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Originally Posted by Candace
I only do these using Triangulations software. No headaches, that way!
Here is a video on how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6o7Bh7MYg
04-01-2011, 06:15 PM
#128
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Location: Salem Iowa
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As Katie says My Cut Down Method is easy and precise. NO dog ears no trimming again NOTHING to buy.
If you have any questions just let me know!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37915-1.htm
If you have any questions just let me know!!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37915-1.htm
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