quiltsRfun

Triangles have always been a challenge for me. Yesterday I finally tried starching my fabric. It makes all the difference in the world! I've ended up with a couple of practice blocks that look really good. The patches weren't wonky and the points aren't cut off. Easy to finger press too saving a trip to the ironing board. Plus they just look good after they're finished - nice and crisp.

This opens up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Thanks to everyone here who suggested starch. I only wish I'd found this tip sooner.

wolfkitty

Yes, I have learned a lot of things here, including the starch tip!

KathyAire

The easiest thing for me is to cut the squares a half inch larger than called for. Make two triangles and then square them to the size needed.

wolph33

starch is a wonderful helper

Holice

what is your secrete for making good triangles? Share this amazine discuvery with the rest of us.

hobo2000

Easiest way, sew 2 squares rights sides together sew 1/4" all the way around the outside. Carefully cut on both diagonals and you will have 4 perfect HST's. If you do a search, someone posted the method to get the size you need. I make one 5" set and then go up or down from there.

DLM3

Is it spray starch that you use? I would love to sew a nice triangle too! :)

quiltsRfun

I bought Sta Flo liquid concentrate and mixed up enough to submerge the fabric, wring out the excess, let dry a little, then ironed. I had tried mixing and putting it in a spray bottle but this seemed to work better. I got better coverage.

quiltsRfun

I was using the triangle in a square ruler so it's a little different than half square triangles. But I also tried the HST method of putting together two squares, drawing a line diagonally and sewing 1/4 inch from each side of the line, then cut on the line. That worked well with the starch too.

RkayD

...and glue. changed my whole way of thinking. makes me fearless. =)