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I've started using Eleanor Burn's triangle square up tool. You end up with four HST or two QST using the intructions with this tool. They come out very well for me.
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lay.asp?i=1087 I got mine at JoAnns with a coupon. |
I prefer El Burns method also. No bias edges to contend with. Plus you make 8 at a time.
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Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by amma
There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
:cry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E When I first saw the video, it was on here. someone had posted the website. it was a Youtube from MQC. |
I have used the Wonder Cut ruler for several years now and find it easy to use and accurate (you sew strips together and then cut according to a line marking). But, I recently used Thangles for a class and am growing to like them --- no bias edges to stretch out of shape! No marking, only one or two pins, then sew several at a time if needed. They are worth the money when accuracy counts.
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I just saw a new technique (new to me anyway) that I'm going to try the next time I need HSTs. Cut two strips on the bias, sew down both sides, use a triangle ruler or small square ruler to cut them laying the center line on the seam line and cut first from one sewn edge and then flipping it over and cutting on the other side. I'm thinking the HST won't need trimming to size because you are basically doing that as you cut them from the strip. Sounds easy anyway!
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This is exactly what the Wonder Cut ruler does. All the markings for cutting both the strips and the HSTs are on the ruler, so there is no math involved. The advantage over Thangles is that you can make up to (I think) a 6" HST this way with no papers to buy.
Originally Posted by Pamela Artman
I just saw a new technique (new to me anyway) that I'm going to try the next time I need HSTs. Cut two strips on the bias, sew down both sides, use a triangle ruler or small square ruler to cut them laying the center line on the seam line and cut first from one sewn edge and then flipping it over and cutting on the other side. I'm thinking the HST won't need trimming to size because you are basically doing that as you cut them from the strip. Sounds easy anyway!
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Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by Barb130
Originally Posted by amma
There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
:cry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E When I first saw the video, it was on here. someone had posted the website. it was a Youtube from MQC. |
I just wanted that method on Quilt in a Day last week.
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If all my HST are the same two fabrics I prefer the grid method. I learned it from the book Quilts, Quilts, Quilts. Works great and I have managed to do them so precisely this way that they required little or no squaring up.
Here is a link describing the method. http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art10208.asp |
Originally Posted by amma
There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
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