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    Old 04-12-2011, 09:49 AM
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    Originally Posted by fabric_fancy
    i don't care for this method because it puts the bias edge on the outside giving that area a lot of stretch.
    Same here. Bias is not my friend.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 09:54 AM
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    I use the Nifty Notion rulers, and they have a HST that's SUPER easy and quilt, and cut from a strip of fabric.

    It's really easy and you save a bunch of fabric. Here's an online tutorial I found. http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2008...y-notions.html

    I just started quilting and this is the only rulers my LQS stock, so I was surprised when I was shown the traditional way...much more complicated IMHO. :)
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    Old 04-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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    Why don't you use Rhonda method she is on the board here. I used it and it was easy and everything fit and turned out perfect. Look it up and give it a try.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 10:50 AM
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    That is why it is nice that there are so many methods available. I like the Wondercut because it is faster than the others and if I am making a quilt with a zillion hst's I don't want to do each square one at a time.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 11:08 AM
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    Lynn Roddy Brown has a method for making HSTs that is quick and easy. She uses the Quilt In A Day Triangle Square Up Ruler. I like that ruler because you square the block up before you press it open.

    I also have the June Tailor Perfect QST and HST ruler. I like it for drawing and cutting the center line, but I don't use it for squareing them up.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 11:16 AM
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    I don't like bias edges either. I think those would take me longer in the long run having to be all careful with the edges. I just got the triangulations cd so I'm going to use that the next time.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 11:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by cassiemae
    Why don't you use Rhonda method she is on the board here. I used it and it was easy and everything fit and turned out perfect. Look it up and give it a try.
    Rhonda's method has bias edges also. You could try this method for 8 HST at a time. There are no bias edges when you do them this way, and no special tools to buy.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 11:36 AM
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    That's similar to the grid method (in which I always have to square up so I make them bigger and then trim to size).
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    Old 04-12-2011, 12:27 PM
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    I made a lone star using all hst's and I just don't remember any problems with the bias edges, I will watch on my next one and see.
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    Old 04-12-2011, 01:12 PM
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    I LOVE this board. Thank you everyone! What a great collection of tips!
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