What are thangles?

Thanles are printed paper triangles that you buy by the pack or roll and are sized . If ;you want a 3 in.trianle or hst,u but that size. etc. Jolo

Almost everyone who responded to this says that they square as they go. Could one of you do a tutorial with pictures and exact directions as to how to square a block? I have a 12" square ruler (or is it 12 1/2"?) but don't know how to use it to square a 9" square, for example. Anyone up to the challenge?

I'd appreciate it forever!

Sue

I always square the blocks and also I USE THE SAME RULER FOR ALL THE CUTS. All rulers do not measure the same. I found that out the hard way. Chalked it up to experience.

I'm not so big on 'square'...sorta square is okay by me most days; if it's going to take the fun out of making the quilt, I leave it 'wonky' ( I love that word.)

I'm with Pickins, it would be nice if there is a tutorial about using a 12-1/2 inch square or ruler. I use my mat because it is easier for me and I also use the same ruler for the project I'm making. So I hope there is a tutorial coming soon. I square as I go also after learning the hard way but maybe someone can make it easier. This forum is great and I have learned so many things I had questions on or things I never thought of. Thanks to everyone!!

I cant do the pic, no camera, but will say this: Yes it is a 12 1/2 in. ruler. so when all four seams around the block is sewn it is a 12in finished block. I have been known to think 12 in. and cut that. Wow a block that goes in my orphant box. lol Jolo

that's the way I do it too

I just attended a workshop with Sally Collins who is consider the true "queen" of precision piecing. She says you whould check after sewing each seam. If there is major need for squaring at the finish the problem started way back in the piecing process. So YES, check measurements at each step.

The best investment I ever made was Quilt in a Day triangle square up ruler. It saves so much time and cutting and your HST's come out perfect every time with only ONE cut.
The way it works is before you open your sewn HST you lay the ruler for the size square you want on the sewing line and line up with one edge and cut the other edge. Done.
The ruler also comes with instructions for a quick method to make 8 HST's at a time. These are slightly oversized so you only trim a sliver.
http://quiltinaday.com
You can watch videos on useing her rulers.