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I used the method of sewing all around thee block and you end up with 4 HST. It does work, but everything is on the bias. If you use this method I'd highly recommend that you starch you fabric first. It's fast and easy.
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I starch all fabric and then use the strip tube method, you can find the instructions at Quilting Lodge Blog, I am making so many and there isn't any marking envolved.
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Watch Missouri Star Quilt lots of ideas. I fold and press then follow the pressed line. 1/4 inch either side. Don't need to mark or tape
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Janie: That tip is Brilliant!!! I am so going to use this. I hate having to mark for the HST"s or snowballs or whatever but that method would work perfect. Thanks for sharing it.
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Originally Posted by Belfrybat
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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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Originally Posted by JanieW
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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/ |
I use Jenny Doan's method of sewing all 4 sides of the square together, then makng 2 diagonal cuts to come up with 4 triangles. Perfect points every time. The tute is on Missouri Star Quilt Co.'s website.
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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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I believe I saw that on the Missouri quilt Company You tube videos.
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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Try Kay England's "Nifty Notions - half square and quarter square rulers." They make great HST and save on fabric, too. Best part is No Marking. You determine the best place for the bias edge and choose the ruler for that. Cut the strips 1/2 inch wider than you want the height of the block you use. One edge already has the point cut off and I have started using Martin Mitchels little corner cutting template to nip the other corner, which makes it easier to fit them together accurately.
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