How much faster really? - 4 half triangles from one square?
#21
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.
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
#22
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Originally Posted by Kathi Kraftyzales
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.
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
the traditional method doesn't have bias edges
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
#23
Originally Posted by jillaine
(I still wish there was a faster way... i have a lot to make...) ;-)
Thanks!
http://www.candyapplequilts.com/appl...at-moms-quilt/
#24
Originally Posted by jillaine
I recently came across the "time-saving" hint for making triangle pairs.
Take two larger (let's say 5") squares, contrasting colors.
Place them right sides together (or as one youtube instructor says: "pretty sides together").
Sew 1/4" all the way around all four sides.
Then cut diagonally from corner to corner twice. Open up to right/pretty sides out. Result: 4 half-triangle squares.
Sounds like a great idea. I just tested it out and found that I spent more time squaring the resulting squares. So I'm not sure I'm saving any time.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
I'm always for time-savers, unless they require more time! ;-)
Thanks.
-- Jillaine
Take two larger (let's say 5") squares, contrasting colors.
Place them right sides together (or as one youtube instructor says: "pretty sides together").
Sew 1/4" all the way around all four sides.
Then cut diagonally from corner to corner twice. Open up to right/pretty sides out. Result: 4 half-triangle squares.
Sounds like a great idea. I just tested it out and found that I spent more time squaring the resulting squares. So I'm not sure I'm saving any time.
Thoughts? Recommendations?
I'm always for time-savers, unless they require more time! ;-)
Thanks.
-- Jillaine
#28
Originally Posted by miholmes
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. :)
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. :)
#29
Originally Posted by Candy Apple Quilts
Not sure if you have a longarm machine, or a friend that can line these up for you..... but I did a TON of HST's in just minutes on my longarm:
http://www.candyapplequilts.com/appl...at-moms-quilt/
http://www.candyapplequilts.com/appl...at-moms-quilt/
Robin, I *love* the "Summer at Mom's" quilt. I can't find the pattern anywhere. It's no longer free at McCalls. The paid link is broken. And ebay sales are all ended. (Is that legal to resell a pattern cut out from a published magazine?) While I could figure out the bulk of it myself, I'd need a) fabric requirements, and b) applique pattern.
And I *love* that you made it with florals sent to you by friends. LOVE it. Love it!
-- Jillaine
#30
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the basic square is figured out by adding 7/8th of an inch to the size of the half square triangle you want to end up with..there is also software programs where you can print out sheets of paper with grids on it and then layer with paper and sew then cut on the marked lines or you can buy Thangles from a quilting store which is good; these last two are great if you have alot of 1/2 sq triangles to do instead of just a couple
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