OK-What am I doing wrong????
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Van. Island, BC
Posts: 1,416
I think I'm missing something. Do you still get 2 hst's.
How do you sew your HSTs? I generally cut my squares 1" larger than the finished HST size. Then I draw a sewing line 1/4" from the center in each direction. I sew on those lines and then cut the HST apart down the center. Press open and trim to the correct size. It IS a little bit more work but my HSTs don't lose points.[/quote]
How do you sew your HSTs? I generally cut my squares 1" larger than the finished HST size. Then I draw a sewing line 1/4" from the center in each direction. I sew on those lines and then cut the HST apart down the center. Press open and trim to the correct size. It IS a little bit more work but my HSTs don't lose points.[/quote]
#13
For every new project I check my seam allowance first. I hate doing it but
if I don't it will come and bite me. Take 3 strips of fabric 5" x 1.5", sew them
side by side, press and measure the middle strip. It should be 1". If not,
adjust your needle slightly to the left or to the right.
And for HST's I cut 1" bigger like Madquilter explained. I'm making lots of
HST's right now and sewing 8 at a time. Requires a bit of trimming but
comes out right.
if I don't it will come and bite me. Take 3 strips of fabric 5" x 1.5", sew them
side by side, press and measure the middle strip. It should be 1". If not,
adjust your needle slightly to the left or to the right.
And for HST's I cut 1" bigger like Madquilter explained. I'm making lots of
HST's right now and sewing 8 at a time. Requires a bit of trimming but
comes out right.
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
Posts: 3,992
You need to go back to your original measurements. It appears they are not correct - either in cutting or sewing.
It is always a good idea to measure after evert sean si uf tiy are giubg "off" yu can correct it at that point and not after you have made hundres of them.
It is always a good idea to measure after evert sean si uf tiy are giubg "off" yu can correct it at that point and not after you have made hundres of them.
#18
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
Honestly, I just don't draw the line down the center of the lighter fabric. I'd rather draw my sewing lines. It seems to work better for me because I can eyeball the cut line. And yes, I do get 2 HSTs.
I have done them by cutting the squares the recommended 7/8" larger than the finished block size but found that it left me with NO leeway in sewing, pressing or cutting. I had to be soooo careful. When I overcut the block size to 1" minimum, I don't have to be so darn perfect.
Here is another method - I have not tried it but Rhonda swears by it:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46365-1.htm
Here is one method where you get 4 at a whack BUT I don't use it because of where the bias (stretchy) edges end:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74134-1.htm
I have done them by cutting the squares the recommended 7/8" larger than the finished block size but found that it left me with NO leeway in sewing, pressing or cutting. I had to be soooo careful. When I overcut the block size to 1" minimum, I don't have to be so darn perfect.
Here is another method - I have not tried it but Rhonda swears by it:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46365-1.htm
Here is one method where you get 4 at a whack BUT I don't use it because of where the bias (stretchy) edges end:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-74134-1.htm
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Freedom Ohio
Posts: 15
Lovely, I always had a hard time with this square. I learned that the middle square is 3" but to make the two half squares you need to make them 3 and a half. You need to use a quarter inch marker so you sew two lines. Then cut down the center. Now when you press you should have a quarter inch of material to see your diamond when you sew. It does make a difference when you sew that you sew a quarter inch and be your careful when you iron. I made all these mistakes. I hope this helps Karen Lynn from Freedom Ohio
#20
Originally Posted by earthwalker
Ok, I have made some of these and I will try to explain (hope it won't be too confusing:)). Say, you want a 6 inch total. Cut squares 2 1/2 inches (this is for the solid squares - the background and the centre of the star) for the other squares (the bi-coloured units) cut them 2 7/8 inches. When stitching the bi-coloured units be sure and keep a really accurate 1/4 inch seam. I learned this technique from a really useful book "Scrap Quilt Sensation" by Katharine Guerrier.
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