Finding 7/8's LIne
07-09-2012, 05:24 AM
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Finding 7/8's LIne
I am working on my 1st scrappy quilt & want to add some 1/2 square triangles. I need the finished square to be 6". It says the square should be 6 7/8 before cutting. Apparently I don't know my ruler lines!! Thanks for helping me.
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07-09-2012, 05:27 AM
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The smallest line right before the next inch mark- does that make sense ?
To make sure you have the correct line start counting all the lines until you get to the next inch to see if your ruler has 8ths or 16ths
To make sure you have the correct line start counting all the lines until you get to the next inch to see if your ruler has 8ths or 16ths
07-09-2012, 05:30 AM
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If you have 8 markings between each inch, it is the one before the 7 inch mark. If you have 4 markings between each inch, it will be between the last marking and the 7 inch mark. I cut mine 7 inches and then when they are sewn
together, I'll square them off to 6 1/2 (1/4 all around, to finish 6 inches) Hope this helps.
together, I'll square them off to 6 1/2 (1/4 all around, to finish 6 inches) Hope this helps.
Originally Posted by SueJ
I am working on my 1st scrappy quilt & want to add some 1/2 square triangles. I need the finished square to be 6". It says the square should be 6 7/8 before cutting. Apparently I don't know my ruler lines!! Thanks for helping me.
Sue
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07-09-2012, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
6 7/8 is halfway between the 6 3/4 and 7" lines. However, most of us would cut the squares at 7", make the HSTs, and whittle them down to size.
IMHO it is a lot easier to square up to the correct size, then a lot of #*%^( because they HST came out to small.
07-09-2012, 05:37 AM
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If you have a ruler marked in 1/8ths then it is the line right before the inch big line. I don't have trouble with the 7/8 but 3/8 or 5/8. I count it the first time and if it is a cut I will be using again, I put a little piece of masking tape at the line with a little arrow pointing to the side of the tape I want.
07-09-2012, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
I would just make an 1/8" bigger = 7" and be done with it. Will be much easier cutting them, then trim down to size you need. Just how I would do it.
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