I used the Magic 8 method and the first few have turned out well. Onward and upward!

Thanks,
Watson

I don't know if anyone else mentioned it but MSQC has a tutorial on this.

Creative Grids has a new ruler for HST. 4 techniques..1 ruler
There is a video on You Tube.

sandy

Thanks for the info because it will come in very handy when I begin my next quilt.

From Fons & Porter's Quilting Quickly magazine: The size of your fabric squares is calculated as follows: double the size of your finished HST unit (2" unit = 4") add 1.75" (square size is 5.75" total) Two 5.75" squares RST, mark lines diagonally in both directions, stitch 1/4" on both sizes of lines. Cut through diagonal lines in both directions. Do not move pieces. Cut vertically and horizontally. You end up with 8 HST. I used this method and made 296 1-1/2" finished size HST for Bonnie Hunter's last mystery quilt.

Have you thought of Thangles If you press with the paper on, they are perfect every time.

Here is how I do it with out the bias edge. I like it much better than sewing around the edge and cutting. It is the same idea but turned and cut on the grain. When you cut these the bias edge is already sewn.
I always make mine a bit bigger and trim down.

peace

http://www.sewmamasew.com/2013/01/ha...s-8-at-a-time/

I won't use the MSQC method of making HSTs--just not accurate enough for me. I can't tolerate those bias edges. I like to make the units a little bigger than needed and cut them down to perfect size. I will definitely be trying the trick of adding a little tape to the ruler to make it sit better on the side where the seam is pressed away. Thanks for that tip!

I too used the magic 8 method when making Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt. It's easy, fast and special ruler required.