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I just have to be different and I'm always looking for ways to simplify, although my efforts sometimes hinder rather than help. Anyway...Just thought I'd share it with you.
I took a 12 inch square, (oops...I better clarify... I used 2 12" squares to get 8 hst blocks.) drew diagonal lines going both ways, stitched on both sides of both diagonal lines, cut both stitching lines and cut straight down vertically cut straight across horizontally created 8 hst squares that are 5 3/4". I will square them to probably 5 1/2 A 10" square made 4 3/4" (barely) squares Ok...so here's the math question. If I want 8 (X) size squares, what size square would I start with? Seems like there should be a formula for this, but I'm mathmatically challenged!! this shows drawing and stitching lines; (Yes..I can sew straighter than I can draw lines with the mouse.) [ATTACH=CONFIG]16183[/ATTACH] red arrows show cutting lines [ATTACH=CONFIG]16184[/ATTACH] |
awsome example, what program did you use to make them?
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I used Powerpoint and drew the shapes and lines, then saved each one as a picture.
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I've done this before too. Hope this helps!
Ok, I'm not sure what size HST you are wanting to finish with. If you need 8 (2inch) finished HST, you would want the starting squares to be 5 3/4" x 5 3/4". So, in other words, start with 7/8" larger than the finished HST should be when making only 2. 8 x 3 inch finished = 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 starting squares 8 x 4 inch finished = 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 starting squares 8 x 5 inch finished = 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 starting squares 8 x 6 inch finished = 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 starting squares PM me if I can make it more clear. :) |
Try this: Finished size x 2 + 1.5
For example, for 1.5 finished block it would be 1.5 x 2 = 3 then 3 + 1.5 = 4.5" cut square. For a 3" finished block, 3 x 2 + 1.5 = 6 + 1.5 = 7.5 cut square |
Boy, my bookmark list is sure getting long. I'll have to try this one. I like anything that produces lots of squares with a minimum of sewing on the bias cut edge.
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Here's a link on how to do a grid of HSTs http://www.patchwork-and-quilting.co...triangles.html There are lots of other tips and short cuts on this site too, including QSTs. :wink: :D
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Definitely a site I'll have to check out when I'm more awake. That's really cool how to sew all those blocks in one run.
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glad there ae math geniuses on here!!
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Thanks for the link on the grid hst method. I'll have to try it too!
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