Has anyone tried the new technique for cutting half-square triangles?
08-19-2010, 01:13 PM
#51
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to make HST, I cut 2 squares about an 1/8 inch larger than the pattern calls for, draw diagonally line, sew 1/4 in on each side of line, cut on draw line. You will have 2 HST. BUT before you press open, I use Quilt in a Day HST square up ruler, after trimming to correct size, then press open. This ruler is for HST from 1 1/2 in. to 6 1/2 in.
08-19-2010, 02:24 PM
#52
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I totally agree with what you said about the template being a bit too close to ones fingers; blood on my fabric is
not what I want.
I sometimes make HSTs larger than her templates are.
I use "Triangles on a Roll "
not what I want.
I sometimes make HSTs larger than her templates are.
I use "Triangles on a Roll "
Originally Posted by pocoellie
There are various methods for making HST's that you can try without a template. One of the best things to do though, in my opinion, is starch, starch. With this template, I would be afraid of slicing my fingers. LOL
08-19-2010, 03:23 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.
Then put you ruler corner to corner and cut, very careful not to move the pieces , cut from the other side corner to corner , in other words a criss cross cut. Viola !
you have 4- 1/2 square triangles . I did a quick tute on this today at my line dance class and everyone was very suprised and happy to know how to do it. Our teacher is a beginning quilter . I think it is the easiest way I have ever made them.
MNM
08-19-2010, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by joy
4 MNM... sounds easy, so that means that where you cut, all the seams after that will be on the bias !!! You will have to be careful....
MNM
08-19-2010, 04:47 PM
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I have been using the technique someone posted on the board where you cut say a 4" square and sew 1/4 all the way around it then cut it in quarters corner to corner. Works perfect. Look for the post they have all the math done. I love it.
08-19-2010, 05:06 PM
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[quote=Rachelcb80]Everyone keeps mentioning making HST's without marking on the fabric. What method (other than cutting each triangle individually) allows you to make HST's without marking a seam line?]
I cut squares, put them face to face, sew 1/4" from the edge all the way around, cut it from corner to corner in an X, and I have 4 perfect HSTs.
I cut squares, put them face to face, sew 1/4" from the edge all the way around, cut it from corner to corner in an X, and I have 4 perfect HSTs.
08-19-2010, 05:32 PM
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I cut two long strips - right sides together - stitch 1/4" seam on each long side and cut triangles (turning material with each cut). Press open and trim to size. The corner 1/4" seam at the point of each the triangle is pulled apart.
08-19-2010, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebecca VLQ
What others said, different strokes for different folks, but my eyes glazed over within the first minute on her explanation...
Also, someone posted a wonderful graph telling what size square to start with to end up with each different size HST.
Sorry I'm in a fibrofog just now so I can't find any of the links to share but they are on the board if you search.
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