Triangles and math... help please
#1
I'm trying to do a block like the one attached. It will finish at 3", unfinished 3.5". I know for the bigger one to cut a square at 3 7/8" and slice it in half. I'm not sure about the little ones. The pattern calls for a square cut diagonally twice (yielding 4 triangles) but I only need 2 of each color, so I want to do a smaller square, cut diagonally once, and yield 2 triangles.
So what size square should I start with to yield 2 smaller triangles that all together become 3.5" unfinished?
Thank you as always!
So what size square should I start with to yield 2 smaller triangles that all together become 3.5" unfinished?
Thank you as always!
#2
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If you cut a smaller square in half your outside edge of the block will be on the bias and will be stretchy. Just cut a square 4 1/4 inches and cut diagonally twice like the pattern says, Sure will make life simpler.
#4
OK, I am no expert, but I had a similar question a couple of days ago, and Rhonda referred me to her tutorial here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38879-1.htm
I haven't tried it, but it looks really cool.
Also, check this website, see if it is help to you.
http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/SpeedPiecingDirections.html
I haven't tried it, but it looks really cool.
Also, check this website, see if it is help to you.
http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/SpeedPiecingDirections.html
#6
Originally Posted by Sharon321
If you cut a smaller square in half your outside edge of the block will be on the bias and will be stretchy. Just cut a square 4 1/4 inches and cut diagonally twice like the pattern says, Sure will make life simpler.
#7
Originally Posted by candi
OK, I am no expert, but I had a similar question a couple of days ago, and Rhonda referred me to her tutorial here http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38879-1.htm
I haven't tried it, but it looks really cool.
Also, check this website, see if it is help to you.
http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/SpeedPiecingDirections.html
I haven't tried it, but it looks really cool.
Also, check this website, see if it is help to you.
http://www.quilt.com/HowTo/SpeedPiecingDirections.html
And with Rhonda's method, again, concerns with running out of fabric :( I appreciate the help... anyone know the size?? Anyone? Bueller?
#8
OK,
can you cut a square of paper to 4.25 (four and a quarter) inches?
cut the paper into 4, and use one of those triangles as a template
you can move the paper around on your fabric to minimise the bias edges
hope this helps
can you cut a square of paper to 4.25 (four and a quarter) inches?
cut the paper into 4, and use one of those triangles as a template
you can move the paper around on your fabric to minimise the bias edges
hope this helps
#9
Originally Posted by studio-christine
OK,
can you cut a square of paper to 4.25 (four and a quarter) inches?
cut the paper into 4, and use one of those triangles as a template
you can move the paper around on your fabric to minimise the bias edges
hope this helps
can you cut a square of paper to 4.25 (four and a quarter) inches?
cut the paper into 4, and use one of those triangles as a template
you can move the paper around on your fabric to minimise the bias edges
hope this helps
#10
I try never to deal with anything as small as 1/8" so I cut it a little larger then just square it up using my square ruler w/the 45 degree angle. It's just not worth the aggravation to save a ittle bit of fabric. You will get more accurate squares by just cutting bigger and trimming off.
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