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#11
I am not an expert, there are others on this board that will have the best answer for you. As I see it you may have 2 problems going on. 1. remeasure you squares and triangles. They appear to be different. Accurate as possible cuts are very important. 2. Consistent 1/4" seams are important. I do what is called a scant 1/4" seam. One or 2 threads short of 1/4 inch seams.
Hope this helps a little:) Welcome to the board.
Hope this helps a little:) Welcome to the board.
#12
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There's a few Tuturials on this board for that. You can try looking in the search...or here is one that may help you
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-8342-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-8342-1.htm
#13
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How are you making your HST's? I find it easiest to cut two squares 1 inch larger than the finished size I want. Draw a diagonal line on on square. Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line, cut apart and square up.
Here is a link that explains it well. The instructions say 7/8 inch larger but I do 1 inch. I refuse to measure 1/8!
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
Here is a link that explains it well. The instructions say 7/8 inch larger but I do 1 inch. I refuse to measure 1/8!
http://quilting.about.com/od/quickpi...squaretria.htm
#14
I probably don't know what I'm talking about, but it looks like maybe you needed to start with larger half sq. triangles. Did you use the same size sq. (and cut on the diangle) to make you hst? If so, that may be the problem. The sq. would need to be larger to account for the seam allowence. I can't remember the formula, but someone on here will. Your block will be lovely when finished.
#15
Originally Posted by Phoppe
Hmm the pattern didn't say to cut them bigger. It just said cut 2 1/2" squares.
"Square up" is to make the squares all the same size by trimming to a certain required measurement after you sewn the together like the half-square triangles.
#19
Originally Posted by Phoppe
So basically for a 2.5" inch square I need to cut the square 3 3/8' and then cut it diagonally, right?
#20
I believe that if your squares are 2", the squares you cut to make the triangles have to be 2 7/8". If memory serves, you add 7/8" to the size of the square you are wanting to end up with after making the HST. Connecting Threads has a little tutorial on it: http://www.connectingthreads.com/tut..._HSTs__D4.html
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