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When you sew around the edged of the square and then cut, you are not sewing on the bias but once you cut it ALL edges of the HST are on the bias. To me that is worse because now your squares have bias edges.
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Here is the link for making 8 HSTs NOT on the bias. :thumbup:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...s-t141047.html |
No bias using the Fast 2 Mark ruler. I always starch my fabric very stiff when cutting for HSTs no matter which method I use.
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I use this method all the time when I need a diagonal seam.
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quil...k-stitch-flip/ |
Originally Posted by Belfrybat
(Post 5625677)
Interesting. I saw a method of making 4 hst at a time by sewing completely around the square, then cutting on each diagonal (2 cuts). But I've lost it and can't remember how much larger the squares need to be to make the right size hst. Anyone know about that method? It was super fast and accurate.
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Does this ruler make more than 2 HST at a time? Or does every square need to be marked up to make two? Does it save time over sewing the large square and cutting 8 HST? I am all for speed and accuracy.
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Thanks for the terrifc tute and to all of the other great links. This board is truly inspirational. Everyone have a great day.
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If you don't want to draw a line, just fold the block in half and either fingerpress or press. Then, sew 1/4" on each side of the fold line, cut along the fold line and press open.
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