Has anyone tried the new technique for cutting half-square triangles?
08-17-2010, 09:29 PM
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My daughter bought a new template for making perfect half square triangles at a quilt show last week.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
08-17-2010, 09:45 PM
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I am sure it is great for some people. I don't think it is for me. I don't like drawing on the fabric with ink and there are just too many steps for me. If I have to make a lot of hst, I use the Wondercut ruler with strips.
08-17-2010, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumzbear
My daughter bought a new template for making perfect half square triangles at a quilt show last week.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
Thanks for the link.
Looks like it would be very accurated. I will take more time to study this, as I think I might like to get these templates.
08-17-2010, 10:16 PM
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Laying in bed when my ankles hurt, I have too much time to think. This procedure could be done with any small square ruler. It has to have a right angle to be a hst, and any square will work. A person could make a regular hst and then using it as a pattern just place a piece of blue painters tape where the edge of the fabric should be, and continue following her directions. Living on a fixed income with no money to spare, I think this would work.
08-18-2010, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Laying in bed when my ankles hurt, I have too much time to think. This procedure could be done with any small square ruler. It has to have a right angle to be a hst, and any square will work. A person could make a regular hst and then using it as a pattern just place a piece of blue painters tape where the edge of the fabric should be, and continue following her directions. Living on a fixed income with no money to spare, I think this would work.
08-18-2010, 01:56 AM
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a tool like this would never interest me.
1. a different template for each size HST? no thank you
2. drawing lines? no thank you
3. all those extra steps? no thank you
4. ridiculously expensive? no thank you
different tools work best for different quilters.
for me, the EZ Quilting line of triangle rulers - most designed by Sharon Hultgren - are much less expensive, easier to use, fewer steps, and provide consistently accurate patches. each ruler can be used to make a variety of sizes in just a few simple steps.
1. a different template for each size HST? no thank you
2. drawing lines? no thank you
3. all those extra steps? no thank you
4. ridiculously expensive? no thank you
different tools work best for different quilters.
for me, the EZ Quilting line of triangle rulers - most designed by Sharon Hultgren - are much less expensive, easier to use, fewer steps, and provide consistently accurate patches. each ruler can be used to make a variety of sizes in just a few simple steps.
08-18-2010, 02:43 AM
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If you are having trouble with half-square triangles, and the templets work for you, by all means use them. Everyone has trouble with something and finds their own way of working around it by some assistance from a little tool. Good Luck, Pam
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