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Jingle 06-20-2013 01:07 PM

I printed the directions out. Who knows I may even get around to making one soon.

AliKat 06-20-2013 01:45 PM

First I Best Press my material before cutting. I do use Jodi Barrows Square in a Square ruler ... just not her technique. Whatever size SiS I make I figure out ahead of time what size triangles to use so that I do trim off just a tiny bit.

The Sis ruler helps with the seam allowances when I put them together.

joyce888 06-20-2013 05:35 PM

I bought Deb Tucker square in a square ruler and have never regretted it!

BellaBoo 06-20-2013 05:51 PM

Before I had the Go, I just made the square in a square using hsts.

feffertim 06-21-2013 07:25 AM

I have the square in a square ruler also, it works very well

tjbeaver 06-22-2013 05:18 AM

I agree, try the SNS ruler and technique by Jodi Barrows...really works!

eparys 06-22-2013 05:42 AM

bearisgray is correct - I always aim for the straight of the grain along the outside edge. Also, YES I always make mine larger and trim to size each time.

soccertxi 06-22-2013 06:26 AM

In a pinch, I fold the triangle point to point and gently finger press. Same thing with the square. Be sure to press them in the same direction and don't stretch. When you put them right sides together, they nestle. Its not perfect, but its gotten me out of a jam a couple times!

Latrinka 06-22-2013 06:48 AM

Never tried one, but mine would probly be wonky too!

Suz 06-22-2013 08:18 AM

It is absolutely necessary to square up your block before adding the next round of triangles.


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