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JoanneS 04-01-2011 08:42 AM

This is one reason why I LOVE my Accuquilt Go - perfect HSTs every time - and the dogears are cut off!

Ariannaquilts 04-01-2011 08:54 AM

Nolee, there's no need to spend money to make perfect HST's I make mine with the Eleanor Burns method using a rectangle instead of a square like suesews showed (I think it was) using the square and the x sewing on both sides of the diagonal line cut them down to perfect everytime.

Ariannaquilts 04-01-2011 08:56 AM

Sorry it was KatSews

Annaquilts 04-01-2011 08:56 AM

If you want them precise use Elanor Burns Half Square Triangle Ruler and technique.

http://www.socaquiltshops.com/shopon...lay.asp?i=1087

Annaquilts 04-01-2011 08:56 AM

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Rock Lady 04-01-2011 08:58 AM

Thanks for the info. I was going to try the sewing all around thing and then cut, but now I think I'll just do the two seams on the diagonal and then cutting. I really appreciate your advice.

charming2 04-01-2011 09:06 AM

I, too, use Triangulations2 You just put it in your computer and print out the size you want. So easy and they work out beautifully.

ladybalcom 04-01-2011 09:18 AM

I love that ruler. I make mine a tad larger and trim and they are perfect. You cant go wron with this ruler.

Marysewfun 04-01-2011 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by quilter1943
I always make them 1/2" larger than they say so I can trim them down. It's time consumng, but it's the only way to get them all accurate. Just have to take your time. Try a small pin wheel quilt for practice.

Thank you - I am so glad this subject came up - I, too, wondered what can I possibly be doing wrong???? They aren't lining up! I'll try your idea of starting out a little larger. Thanks.

Marysewfun

Marysewfun 04-01-2011 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by quilter1943
I always make them 1/2" larger than they say so I can trim them down. It's time consumng, but it's the only way to get them all accurate. Just have to take your time. Try a small pin wheel quilt for practice.

Thank you - I am so glad this subject came up - I, too, wondered what can I possibly be doing wrong???? They aren't lining up! I'll try your idea of starting out a little larger. Thanks.

Marysewfun


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