triangle question
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triangle question
I am not sure what this triangle unit is called but it is 2 small triangles on one side with a large triangle on the other side. My question is- is there an easy way to trim these? I don't have a pattern & I am trying to trim them down to size but don't know where to put my diagonal lines to get a consistent size.
I am sure there has to be an easy way. Can anyone out there help me? Thanks.
I am sure there has to be an easy way. Can anyone out there help me? Thanks.
#2
This site calls them SQSTs - split quarter square triangles. It has directions for creating and squaring. http://quiltinggallery.com/2014/01/2...g-geese-units/
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Or is it a Tri-Rec unit?
https://www.generations-quilt-patter...gle-ruler.html
For FG units I use the Deb Tucker Wing clipper but before I got the wing clipper I made the units to size with no trimming down.
https://www.generations-quilt-patter...gle-ruler.html
For FG units I use the Deb Tucker Wing clipper but before I got the wing clipper I made the units to size with no trimming down.
#4
Set your 45 degree line so that the half-way point is at the intersection.
Here my square should be trimmed to 2 1/2" square. T4 the half-way
point is 1 1/4". And make sure that the block meet the 2.5" markings
on each side. Rotate and do the same.
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Hope this helps.
Here my square should be trimmed to 2 1/2" square. T4 the half-way
point is 1 1/4". And make sure that the block meet the 2.5" markings
on each side. Rotate and do the same.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]593464[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]593465[/ATTACH]
Hope this helps.
#5
EasyPeezy - thanks so much for posting the photos. I have a bunch of half-squares (none of which seem to be the same size) and this simple explanation will help me immensely to get them all to play nicely together.
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It is the SQST unit. thanks so much, dunster for the site suggestion. EasyPeezy thanks for the photos. I knew there had to be an easy answer,but I was stumped on where to put the intersection. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
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This site calls them SQSTs - split quarter square triangles. It has directions for creating and squaring. http://quiltinggallery.com/2014/01/2...g-geese-units/
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