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Dancing Needle 02-23-2010 06:57 AM
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

Kyia
Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.
That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 02-23-2010 07:26 AM
Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

Kyia
Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.

That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
That's how I do it, too. I didn't know there were special rulers.

Quilter7x 02-23-2010 07:33 AM
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
Originally Posted by Kyiav10
Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

Kyia
Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.

That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
That's how I do it, too. I didn't know there were special rulers.
Here's a link for an add-a-quarter ruler: http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...r_TD81903.HTML

quiltlady37 02-23-2010 07:57 AM
If you use the method of drawing one line and then turning it around, a small cutting mat is helpful. You can just turn the mat and then you won't disturb your fabric. I use the quick Quarter ruler all of the time and love it.

Rose Marie 02-23-2010 08:22 AM
I have the Fons and Porter half inch rulers and they work great. I have a hard time sewing a straight line and this ruler helps. Since I make 8 HST at a time I only have to mark my lines twice to make an x.

Honey 02-23-2010 08:33 AM
Originally Posted by pam1966
I know Fons & Porter makes a little ruler for this.

Why don't you try drawing three lines? One in the middle to get the center, and then 1/4" away on either side. That way you can see it on the right.
That is what I do and it works great.

ToucanSam 02-23-2010 08:42 AM
I got a quarter inch ruler from the LQS and it works great! Although I think Thangles are just as easy.

:)

Thanks for the advice!!!

mosquitosewgirl 02-23-2010 10:23 AM
I'm with those who recommend the Quick Quarter....they aren't expensive and have really helped me make perfect HSTs.

LoisN 02-23-2010 10:50 AM
As long as you sew a scant 1/4 inch, you'll be OK. After you cut the HST apart, you square it up and if there is some play your dimensions, you cut it off and get your block squared up at that point.
Lois

quiltsRfun 02-23-2010 11:03 AM
I saw Billie Lauder using Tiger Tape. (I think that was the name.) It works the same as drawing the lines but you just stick on the tape and sew along both sides. It's supposed to be re-useable. Haven't tried it yet but I intend to.


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