How much faster really? - 4 half triangles from one square?
04-13-2011, 12:34 PM
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I find this to be the best method for me. Very accurate.
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
04-13-2011, 02:37 PM
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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.[/quote]
I use the QIAD Triangle Square Up ruler and you can make 8 HST at a time and you use the seam line to trim the HST before you press, it is perfect on every square because it is squared up before you open it out to press. No bias edges either.
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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.[/quote]
I use the QIAD Triangle Square Up ruler and you can make 8 HST at a time and you use the seam line to trim the HST before you press, it is perfect on every square because it is squared up before you open it out to press. No bias edges either.
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04-13-2011, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Halo
The way I do them is for instance, take two 5inch blocks & place them face together. Sew 1/4 inch all the way around all four sides. Then cut them from corner to corner both ways & you end up with four perfect 3 inch half sq triangles. I have found what ever size half sq triangle you want, just add two inches to the size of block you sew together. For me they come out perfect every time & all the same size.
04-13-2011, 08:32 PM
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I never have a problem making them this way. The only thing I can figure is maybe it is the way you are pressing them open. You want to press not iron. Ironing them back & forth can distort them. Also, if you are not making all the seams, around the block, a true 1/4 inch may also cause this to happen. I have guide lines on my food that helps me make sure I keep them all true. If you don't have this on yours, maybe you could put tape on your face plate to help you keep all lined up.
04-19-2011, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
http://www.blockcentral.com/hst/hst-2inch.pdf This is my favorite.
04-20-2011, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jillaine
Originally Posted by Halo
The way I do them is for instance, take two 5inch blocks & place them face together. Sew 1/4 inch all the way around all four sides. Then cut them from corner to corner both ways & you end up with four perfect 3 inch half sq triangles. I have found what ever size half sq triangle you want, just add two inches to the size of block you sew together. For me they come out perfect every time & all the same size.
04-20-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
But don't you usually square up any square you make, whether bias or not?
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