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Old 08-03-2009, 02:11 PM
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I'm wondering how everyone else lays out the triangles and square to make sure they're lined up and centred? Do you eyeball it or mark each centre?
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:45 PM
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Well the best thing to do is mark the Center. Depending on the project, sometimes I mark and sometime I eyeball it. :)
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:50 PM
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I finger press my pieces. I fold the square in half and finger press. Then I fold the triangle in half and finger press. Then I line up the "fold" lines and sew.
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Old 08-03-2009, 02:53 PM
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Yes, if I mark, it is usually by finger pressing the fold, sometimes I will put a tiny pencil mark in the seam line or even a pin depending on the situation
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I also finger press each piece and then line them up by the creases
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I always mark it.
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Old 08-03-2009, 03:56 PM
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I mark it. If I don't...none will be the same. :?
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I use Fons and Porters triangle end trimmers, than I just line up the edges and have perfect blocks every time. Doesn't take any longer than finger pressing as I trim as I cut out the pieces :wink:
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Thanks :-)

I have a whole lot to make up for the blue and yellow swap, and was wondering how everyone did it.

I've eyeballed it in the past, but it's not a good enough match.
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Originally Posted by amma
I use Fons and Porters triangle end trimmers, than I just line up the edges and have perfect blocks every time. Doesn't take any longer than finger pressing as I trim as I cut out the pieces :wink:
i use these too. i find it to be the fastest method
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