TerryQuilter

This seems like a quick and easy way to get HST, but remember all of your squares will be on bias and stretchy.

deemail

madquilter hit it on the nose... they will be sized perfectly and lay perfectly flat... the first thing i do on any quilt is to count the number of HSTs i need, Then I separate for color, count, figure out how big a grid to draw and then sew all i need of one color, cut, press and square up every HST before proceeding. if i need a 6 (finished) i cut at 7, two seams come off and then there is still a tiny bit of trimming to do...but they will all be perfect.

irishrose

Yes, I have made that pattern. I cut mine at 7 1/2 and trimmed each one. it doesn't take long with a 6 1/2" square up ruler. Here's mine.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...y-t158183.html

Rose Marie

I dont make them that large but you can make 8 at a time by using two 14inch squares, draw an x. sew 1/4 in down both sides of lines. Cut in half on both sides then on drawn line. You will have 8 triangles that will only need a scant square up.
This method is El Burns way. For each size squares needed you add 2 inchs to the size of the two squares. So a 2 1/2 inch you use 6 in squares, for 3 1/2 use 8 inch squares. I also have the triangulations cd but it was expensive for what you get.
But it does make exact size HST.
I highly recommend Quilt In A Days triangle square up ruler, it saves so much time when squareing up HSTs. One cut.

bakermom

i made two of those last year following that pattern. They went together quite well. while I wouldn't call them "4 hour quilts" they really didn't take all that long to make.

hevemi

Her's another time saving technique fo cut several HSTs: 1) Multiply your FINISHED square by 2. (2) Add 2 to this number. Now cut a square this size ( Fin. block size x 2 +2).Draw two diagonals ,then mark centers for sides an draw lines connecting the centers ( cross). Sew 0,25 on both sides of both diagonals ONLY. When done , cut along the two diagonals AND the cross connecting side centers. Makes 8 HSTs. Trim if necessary.

SORRY Rose Marie, I didn't read your post before posting mine as I was interrupted.

luvTooQuilt

Care to make a tutorial on this ???? Id like to see this..

Rose Marie

The Quilt In A Day website has tutes for HST and flying geese. El burns methods are great.
I have posted the pics before on a blog awhile back. But would it be legal to give a tute of someone elses method?
So far I have found it to be the best way unless you are very good at making exact size HSTs. This way they are not on the bias and they turn out perfect.

jeaninmaine

Thanks Rose Marie.