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Info needed for making @ 100+ HST

Old 03-20-2016, 07:10 AM
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I have to make 100+ HST in lime and white. Pattern calls for cutting them 2 7/8 inches, sewing them and cutting them apart. I would rather cut 5" charm squares and sew around on the edges before cutting apart, but I don't know if I will end up with what I need, I think 5" will be OK. Because I don't have much extra fabric, I don't want to experiment to get the correct size. I am in my camper traveling so my various guides are not with me. Can anyone help me figure out the correct size ? This is for an outer border trim so the HST can be a little bigger. Thanks.
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Old 03-20-2016, 07:38 AM
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This web site gives you the math to figure out the size you need. If your pattern calls for cutting them at 2 7/8 inches (which most people would round up to 3") then you must need 2" finished size. http://melaniedramatic.com/half-squa...angles-part-2/

If I had to cut that many from the same fabrics I would buy some thangles. http://www.thangles.com/howtheywork.html

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Old 03-20-2016, 07:59 AM
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If using the same two colors you can make a grid for eg: 20 at a time.
Here is just one example posted on Google (type HST grid)
http://quiltsbyjen.ca/how-to-make-ha...s-with-a-grid/
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Old 03-20-2016, 08:04 AM
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I would either use the grid system the Kitsie mentions, or the 'magic 8' method:
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
I've tried both and have problems drawing the grid exactly. I do better with the 8 at a time method.
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Old 03-20-2016, 08:11 AM
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Learned alot... new to quilting... great site.. Melainedramatic...thank girls
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Old 03-20-2016, 09:08 AM
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For that many HST's, I'd use Thangles too. They are easy to use, fast and accurate. The only problem is they will cost you some $ but sometimes spending a little money makes a difference.
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Tube method is my favorite for that many of the same colors, super easy. You don't need to buy the triangle ruler, but I did, and its invaluable to me.
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Thangles or triangles on a role or triangulation software......more accurate
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I was going to recommend thangles too! Very accurate and also does not waste fabric.
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My favorite (and I had to make 780 recently for a quilt) is Lynn Wilder's method for making 8 at a time. One light square and one dark square. Size of square is size of finished HST (which from your measurement is 2") + 1" X 2. In your case start with 2 6" squares. Sew and cut and trim and you have perfect square that join precisely. I have trouble copying the link on my IPad to how to cut and my hint for using blue painters tape but if you click on my name and go to my recent started threads, you will find it. Easy method
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