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Old 04-13-2011, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shirleyd
I just finished piecing my second quilt, queen size, in almost entirely SHT's and I had such a hard time getting all the points to match! There was a lot of ripping out and wondering "what was I thinking!" Are HST's hard for everyone or is it just me and my lack of experience? I do feel I learned a lot as I went along but it was frustrating and discouraging at times. Hope the quilting goes better. :-)
There is another way to do this. for example:

for a finished HST of 8 1/2" (this includes seam allowance.) add 1 1/4" to size of a square block ( I prefer using 1 1/2") I would make a square block 10"

I draw a pencil line on the wrong side of the fabric one corner to the other

Place both fabrice right sides together

sew 1/4" away from each side of the pencil line.( I also mark a line 1/4" away from the center line, I find it easier to sew on a guide line) Fons and Porter have a 1/4" ruler that will make eaiser to mark these lines it makes it easier to mark the lines with out making a mistake

rotary cut on the CENTER!!! pencil line. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

then take a 8 1/2" square ruler (like the June tailor)

place the center of the ruler in the center of the unfinished block. Most rulers will have a line running down then from one corner to the other this helps center the ruler down the seam of the sewn HST.

rotary cut around the outside of the ruler on all four sides.

I Press the seams open.

There you have it!!

This will give you two finished HST'S

I am sorry if I did not explain it well.

Chris

Jump and correct any errors I may have made
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Old 04-13-2011, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Click on this link:
http://www.blockcentral.com/a-halfsq...glepaper.shtml

This will give you everything you need to make a ton of HST's that will be accurate. Notice the different sizes. Bookmark that page so you can go back whenever. Just follow the directions on the size you chose on how to sew and cut. Never worry again about matching up the ends. Promise :-)
I watched a Fons & Porter show where they were using this paper. It appeared on the show that it was available to buy from them. Glad to learn about this link...will save on buying it.
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Old 04-13-2011, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by eaglebeak1960
Originally Posted by shirleyd
I just finished piecing my second quilt, queen size, in almost entirely SHT's and I had such a hard time getting all the points to match! There was a lot of ripping out and wondering "what was I thinking!" Are HST's hard for everyone or is it just me and my lack of experience? I do feel I learned a lot as I went along but it was frustrating and discouraging at times. Hope the quilting goes better. :-)
There is another way to do this. for example:

for a finished HST of 8 1/2" (this includes seam allowance.) add 1 1/4" to size of a square block ( I prefer using 1 1/2") I would make a square block 10"

I draw a pencil line on the wrong side of the fabric one corner to the other

Place both fabrice right sides together

sew 1/4" away from each side of the pencil line.( I also mark a line 1/4" away from the center line, I find it easier to sew on a guide line) Fons and Porter have a 1/4" ruler that will make eaiser to mark these lines it makes it easier to mark the lines with out making a mistake

rotary cut on the CENTER!!! pencil line. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

then take a 8 1/2" square ruler (like the June tailor)

place the center of the ruler in the center of the unfinished block. Most rulers will have a line running down then from one corner to the other this helps center the ruler down the seam of the sewn HST.

rotary cut around the outside of the ruler on all four sides.

I Press the seams open.

There you have it!!

This will give you two finished HST'S

I am sorry if I did not explain it well.

Chris

Jump and correct any errors I may have made
Great instructions! All the help I've gotten from this fantastic board almost make me want to try more HST's, after swearing "never again". I was doing it the hard and wrong way for sure! :oops:
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Old 04-13-2011, 10:27 AM
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It is all about gaining experience. You have now learned what not to do! LOL I know you will find a way to make them that suits you and it will all be easy from now on out! HSTs aren't hard! Paying attention to accuracy when you cut and when you join them together is the key to getting good looking HSTs. Always make sure you have a 1/4" seam allowance at the edge when you join two together. If you don't you will lose your points every time!

When I lay one HST face down on another I always make sure they are square and they match each other. If one is bigger or off to the side from the other one then you will have a crooked set of HSTs when you have sewn them together.
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Old 04-13-2011, 11:06 AM
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Here's another thread about HST's. Many possibilities.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-115548-1.htm
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Old 04-13-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GAgal
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Click on this link:
http://www.blockcentral.com/a-halfsq...glepaper.shtml

This will give you everything you need to make a ton of HST's that will be accurate. Notice the different sizes. Bookmark that page so you can go back whenever. Just follow the directions on the size you chose on how to sew and cut. Never worry again about matching up the ends. Promise :-)
I watched a Fons & Porter show where they were using this paper. It appeared on the show that it was available to buy from them. Glad to learn about this link...will save on buying it.
I saw it on F & P first too. Couldn't believe it was posted for free on Block Central.
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