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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Cut two squares and put them right sides together.
Draw diagonal between the two corners. Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line. Cut down the pencil line. Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!! I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. That way they are precise .... and give me the accuracy when joining them into blocks!! If you need multiples ..... just draw the required number of squares on a larger piece of fabric. Add the diagonals. Stitch and then cut on the grid lines as well as the diagonals. Then square and trim. Easy peasy for a multitude of HSTs in no time! |
This subject is the number one question on the board.
Wish there was a special section that would show ALL the different ways to do them. |
There are lots of ways to make accurate HSTs, look on youtube also and maybe Missouri Quilt Company site. Also check out the tutorial section on this board site.
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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Ok, I'm new to this quilty thing, and recently made some pinwheel blocks using the Missouri Quilt method (sew 2 squares together on all four sides, then cut on the diagonal to make four squares).
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble. So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges? I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever). Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink: |
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If I have to make a small amount of the lovely little buggers I do that line down the middle and love Eleanor Burns square up ruler.
If I have to make alot of the lovely things I use Debbie McCaffey's system of using bias strips, especially if they finish 3.5" or less. The book is call perfet and painless half square triangles. I took a class from Debbie last fall and just finished a quilt using her method. I needed 800 some HST. Here is a pic of my finished quilt. |
There are many ways to make triangles...I haven't had a reason to sew alot YET..but I did have a duh moment when I realized what the degree angles are for on my rulers..and they all have them. Now I guess I really have no excuse to avoid triangles anymore. =)
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Originally Posted by LauraEllen
Get an Easy Angle ruler. They are specifically made for HSTs.
This is by far my favorite way to make HSTs! Here is a link to one on the Hancock Fabric website, but you can find these anywhere... http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Easy-A...VVviewprod.htm |
Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Ok, I'm new to this quilty thing, and recently made some pinwheel blocks using the Missouri Quilt method (sew 2 squares together on all four sides, then cut on the diagonal to make four squares).
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble. So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges? I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever). Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink: |
Thangles! They changed my life after a paper piecing class. Then I bought the Triangle Magic program from Quilt-Pro and I can print my own triangle papers in any size. Love it!
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I made my Grandson his quilt pinwheel quilt following the directions from Missouri Star Quilting Company and it came out perfect. I love her tutorials!!
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