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linhawk 05-28-2011 10:38 AM

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I saw this pic so I did the large square (using my own measurements) and cut in 1/4s
Now I need to know how to figure making the side triangles.
The CUT squares measure 10.5 inches.

sewcrafty 05-28-2011 11:04 AM

Here's a site that can help you:

http://www.atimetosewquilts.com/meas...#sidetriangles

Scroll down and you'll find it. :thumbup:

QuiltnNan 05-28-2011 11:29 AM

or, being a math major, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides. 10.5 squared plus 10.5 squared = 220.5. the sq root of that is 14.849". i would round that up and add the seam allowances. thus, a 15.5" square can be cut diagonally to fit in the spot.

Barb44 05-28-2011 11:36 AM

If you are setting your squares on point, the long side of the triangles should be on the straight of grain. So I would measure from point to point with the triangles laid out and cut a square that size and cut diagonally twice. This will give you 4 triangles.

If you cut a square diagonally into 2 triangles, your long side will be on the bias and could get wonky.

linhawk 05-28-2011 12:59 PM

Thank you all.
I will post a pic when I finish.

MelodyWB 05-28-2011 01:16 PM

Easy way..take freezer paper..lay it in the space..trace triangle..add 1/4 for seams on sides only..should fit right in !!

Treasureit 05-28-2011 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by MelodyWB
Easy way..take freezer paper..lay it in the space..trace triangle..add 1/4 for seams on sides only..should fit right in !!

That is my way of thinking too>>>who needs all that math! :thumbup:

TonnieLoree 05-28-2011 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
or, being a math major, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides. 10.5 squared plus 10.5 squared = 220.5. the sq root of that is 14.849". i would round that up and add the seam allowances. thus, a 15.5" square can be cut diagonally to fit in the spot.

Huh?? ;)


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