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AnitaSt 09-25-2011 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I bought Triangluation 3.0..but have not used it..similar to the quiltpro version but it is a stand alone program!

I just started using the Triangulation version....it's very handy, you can make multiples from one page, especially for small HST's, and they come out perfect.

Sadiemae 09-25-2011 08:18 AM

Good luck with whatever method you use.

Sadiemae 09-25-2011 08:21 AM


Originally Posted by gailinva
You are right...it is pricey..........but I have 6 other HST rulers and they can slip when you are cutting. This one doesn't. If you check their website you are able to slide the ruler from one end to the other without lifting up the ruler.

If you can afford the price, go for it. I don't have any problem with my rulers.

EasyPeezy 09-25-2011 08:31 AM

I've made over 1,000 HST's for a quilt and this is the method I used. I like
this method because it's fast, easy, no paper to rip, doesn't cost anything
and no bias edges to deal with. :thumbup:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-141047-1.htm

tazzyMae 09-25-2011 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by tjradj
I use the Jenny Doan method of two different colour squares on top of each other, right sides together. Sew a 1/4" seam all around the outside 4 edges. Then cut them across corner to corner in a large X. Voila = 4 HST's

i also use this method whether i am making just a couple or a large amount
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Pete 09-25-2011 09:24 AM

this is the link to the above---- http://www.freequiltpatterns.info/ha...-made-easy.htm!

Ann912 09-25-2011 09:25 AM

I love triangulations!

kayahr 09-25-2011 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I bought Triangluation 3.0..but have not used it..similar to the quiltpro version but it is a stand alone program!

I bought it ages ago and haven't used it. Mine must be the original version since it doesn't have a number on it. I'd say it's time to check this baby out!! Thanks for the nudge.

IAmCatOwned 09-25-2011 09:50 AM

My favorite is making 8 at once, but now that I've seen how the Wonder cut saves effort, that will be my new method for making many HSTs.

http://www.wondercutruler.com/ruler.html

I currently am making a gazillion HSTs from precut 2 7/8 inch squares taken from cutting apart scraps. Tedious, but easily done. I would never do a regular quilt this way unless I only needed a few.

GailG 09-25-2011 10:43 AM

After page one, I see that I won't be reading all of these things that I can't do because I don't have the "required" ruler. I just do it the old fashioned way. Cut two strips of fabric the width required, press them RSto RS. Then cut blocks the same width as the width of the strip. Draw a diagonal line and stitch a scant quarter inch on either sides of the line. Cut on the the line. It works for me. I usually cut the piece a bit larger so I can size them all up the same. Call me old fashioned, but I'm also an old dog and the tricks I know, I'm stickin' to 'em.


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