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BKinCO 02-12-2010 09:57 AM
Originally Posted by Marcia
I have always squared mine up just like Grammy P--line up the diagonal, trim two sides, rotate, trim the other two sides.

I just bought Eleanor Burn's ruler for squaring up HST and am anxious to use it. Before you press your block open, you line up the seam and trim. Then when you press the block open it is trimmed and the correct size.

This is what it looks like-- http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...p?i=1087&page=
I second, or third, or fourth the use of this ruler :) It's GREAT!

MadQuilter 02-12-2010 01:10 PM
Since the corner bits have to be trimmed from both opposite corners, I find it easier (and cleaner) to trim all four sides. The amount I trim depends on how clean the HST is and at times one turn might just shave off a hair.

justwannaquilt 02-12-2010 02:24 PM
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt
I always trim using the center "cross hair" seams as my quide. I know that if I want a 5 inch FINISHED square I have to trim it to 5 1/2 so from <b>center</b> to one side is going to be 2 3/4inches so I line the center vert. and horiz. lines up with 2 3/4 and then trim two sides (top and side). turn and do the same thing for the other two sides and I end up with a 5 1/2 inch square.
:oops: LMAO!

OH MY! I got up way to early this morning (went to bed at 2 up with the middle child at 4) Here I am talking about trimming PINWHEELS and everyone else is talking about trimming HST! lol Pinwheels are HST though right.

From now on I PROMISE not to post prior to a nap if I have gotten up that early! :oops:

Oklahoma Suzie 02-12-2010 02:32 PM
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
It seems to work for me by using the diagonal line. If I have a square the right size, I like to use it but if not a regular ruler will work, too.
this is how I make mine too...no trimming

LucyInTheSky 02-12-2010 04:05 PM
Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

:oops: LMAO!

OH MY! I got up way to early this morning (went to bed at 2 up with the middle child at 4) Here I am talking about trimming PINWHEELS and everyone else is talking about trimming HST! lol Pinwheels are HST though right.

From now on I PROMISE not to post prior to a nap if I have gotten up that early! :oops:
Hahaha, I was wondering about that, but I figured you're the expert so you must know :) I've trimmed blocks like you're describing, which is why I wasn't sure if HST needed that much care and attention as well.

LucyInTheSky 02-12-2010 04:06 PM
And thank you all so much for your feedback and ideas - it really helps!

beachlady 02-12-2010 04:59 PM
On my way out the door to get one of those rulers!!!

craftybear 02-12-2010 05:06 PM
Beachlady, Did you go and buy you that ruler?

Karen

beachlady 02-12-2010 05:07 PM
Just left crafty bear - not to the store yet. LOL

Olivia's Grammy 02-12-2010 05:19 PM
Originally Posted by Marcia
I have always squared mine up just like Grammy P--line up the diagonal, trim two sides, rotate, trim the other two sides.

I just bought Eleanor Burn's ruler for squaring up HST and am anxious to use it. Before you press your block open, you line up the seam and trim. Then when you press the block open it is trimmed and the correct size.

This is what it looks like-- http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...p?i=1087&page=
I have that ruler. Wish this thread had been a couple of weeks ago when I had a kazillion 2 1/2 HST that I trimmed the hard way.


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