Squares With HST's
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If I make this with the squares being three inches, what size would I want to cut the other squares for the triangles?
It's been a few years since I last did something with triangles and I have forgotten the formula. |
Assuming you want the HST seam to be on the bias, you take your desired HST size and add 3/4 inch to it. So, in your case you want to cut 3.75 inch squares and use them to make your HSTs. (Details can be found here.)
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Can't help, that is beautiful, would make a stunning quilt using those colors.
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Originally Posted by platyhiker
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Assuming you want the HST seam to be on the bias, you take your desired HST size and add 3/4 inch to it. So, in your case you want to cut 3.75 inch squares and use them to make your HSTs. (Details can be found here.)
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I would simplify everything and cut the "solid" squares 3 1/2", and for the HST's cut them to measure 4 1/2". Sew the HST's, and trim down to 3 1/2, as your solid squares would be. All squares would then sew out to be a finished 3" size.
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I believe I'd heard that some time back. I'd rather have to slice off a smidge than have them be too small.
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Boston, you could make the 8 at a time HSTs! No bias or anything! (For 8 at a time I use finished HST size + 2" - not 1 7/8')
[ATTACH=CONFIG]588665[/ATTACH] There are other copies of the method on line. |
Or you can cut 3" strips and then cut your triangles from the strips using the Easy Angle ruler. It's the method I use and is very accurate. I rarely trim anything off.
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Happy Birthday, Boston! <:)
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
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Happy Birthday, Boston! <:)
And thanks for the neat suggestions. |
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