Half Square Triangle Ruler
#31
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountians
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I kind of cheat. Almost all my hst are 2" in my blocks. And the most effective HST method is my accuquilt cutting die that cuts 8 at a time:
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...multiples.html
(die #55063). For the other sizes, I use the small block loc, or cut down the middle and trim.
http://www.accuquilt.com/shop/go-hal...multiples.html
(die #55063). For the other sizes, I use the small block loc, or cut down the middle and trim.
#32
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
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if I'm just making a few, I'll use the squares sewn together and cut into 2 triangles. If I am able to use my Accuquilt Go to cut them it's even better (depends on size), if I need a lot and Accuquilt isn't the right size, I use my Wonder Cut ruler--you sew two strips together (the width indicated on the ruler) and then use the ruler to cut triangles from your two sewn together strips--the cut is such that only one single stitch holds the triangle point together and it pops right open. Very accurate. I do find that since you now have bias edges, that is HST are finishing larger than 2.5" I use spray starch on the stripes before cutting.
#34
I use the paper method for HSTs, or for larger sizes, the Easy Angle ruler. I can't tell you if it saves fabric. I do it because it is easier and quicker for me. And with the paper method, they are always perfect and no trimming.
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html
#39
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Central Wisconsin
Posts: 4,391
I use the paper method for HSTs, or for larger sizes, the Easy Angle ruler. I can't tell you if it saves fabric. I do it because it is easier and quicker for me. And with the paper method, they are always perfect and no trimming.
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html
#40
I have the Quilt in a Day ruler where you trim before you open up the square and like that when I remember to use it. Otherwise I just use a square ruler and put the 45 degree line along the line where the two sides are stitched, trim two sides, turn trim the other two. The quilt in a day ruler you only have to trim two sides and takes less brain power in positioning it. I've never had trouble with it slipping but you could use the sand paper dots to help.
If I'm going to make a lot of hst then I use a software program called triangulations. It comes on a CD through Bear Paw. It prints out templates that you sew through the paper. Works great and very accurate. Here's a link to the site: https://www.bearpawproductions.com/s...php?cat=1&ID=2 It's also available through Amazon.
If I'm going to make a lot of hst then I use a software program called triangulations. It comes on a CD through Bear Paw. It prints out templates that you sew through the paper. Works great and very accurate. Here's a link to the site: https://www.bearpawproductions.com/s...php?cat=1&ID=2 It's also available through Amazon.
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