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Knowing HST have always been a struggle for me (no matter how accurately I cut and sew) I decided to get the June Tailor HST ruler and now my HST's are perfect!!!!!! It takes a little more time but well worth it.
Here's a link: http://store.junetailor.com/store/p-...les-ruler.aspx |
Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Click on this link:
http://www.blockcentral.com/a-halfsq...glepaper.shtml This will give you everything you need to make a ton of HST's that will be accurate. Notice the different sizes. Bookmark that page so you can go back whenever. Just follow the directions on the size you chose on how to sew and cut. Never worry again about matching up the ends. Promise :-) |
We've all been there.:) Like Holice, I prefer to cut my squares bigger then
square up. Instead of the usual 7/8" I cut 1" bigger. |
Here is my method of making HSTs.
Really Easy Half Square Triangle Blocks http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37915-1.htm Also: My tips for making HST's and not losing the points http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23252-1.htm |
Originally Posted by kim_s
....I decided to get the June Tailor HST ruler and now my HST's are perfect!!!!!! It takes a little more time but well worth it.
Here's a link: http://store.junetailor.com/store/p-...les-ruler.aspx |
Originally Posted by Holice
i prefer to cut squares larger and when have HST and quarter square triangles to then cut them to size.
Thanks Sandi Great info from everyone on this topic! |
I prefer to cut 2 squares one inch larger than the finished size I need, mark a diagonal on the back of the lighter fabric and sew a scant 1/4" from the line. Cut, press & trim to size. I do the same for QST's only those squares are cut 1.25" bigger. Even if I have to make more than I need it is still easier & more accurate for me. And Starch, Starch, Starch! That is the best tip for any bias cuts--triangles, diamonds, parallelograms, kites & circles.
Sometimes cutting the points off makes it easier. Another reason I prefer my method. The points (dog ears some people call them) get cut off during trimming. |
Originally Posted by shirleyd
I just finished piecing my second quilt, queen size, in almost entirely SHT's and I had such a hard time getting all the points to match! There was a lot of ripping out and wondering "what was I thinking!" Are HST's hard for everyone or is it just me and my lack of experience? I do feel I learned a lot as I went along but it was frustrating and discouraging at times. Hope the quilting goes better. :-)
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that's very helpful. I will try it. Thanks
Originally Posted by BKrenning
I prefer to cut 2 squares one inch larger than the finished size I need, mark a diagonal on the back of the lighter fabric and sew a scant 1/4" from the line. Cut, press & trim to size. I do the same for QST's only those squares are cut 1.25" bigger. Even if I have to make more than I need it is still easier & more accurate for me. And Starch, Starch, Starch! That is the best tip for any bias cuts--triangles, diamonds, parallelograms, kites & circles.
Sometimes cutting the points off makes it easier. Another reason I prefer my method. The points (dog ears some people call them) get cut off during trimming. |
Originally Posted by Rhonda
Here is my method of making HSTs.
Really Easy Half Square Triangle Blocks http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-37915-1.htm Also: My tips for making HST's and not losing the points http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-23252-1.htm |
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