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08-19-2012, 07:25 AM

#11

Kitsie

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I trim back the under side of the little square so that I can line it up with the big square before I trim it off.

08-19-2012, 08:10 AM

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crafterrn1

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I also cut both. A tip from Bonnie Hunter is to sew on the outside of the drawn line just touching it. Then as you flip the HST back up it will be an exact match. She also uses the left over HST units. Have fun! Luann

08-19-2012, 08:11 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DOTTYMO

When placing the smaller squares on the corners for a snowball or similar block. Do you cut through the large square as well as the small square? Seen a pattern and am confused if you cut through one or two layers. It looks like one just the small square. Confused.

What you want to end up with is as little bulk as possible, so yes, trim off the big square block, too!

08-19-2012, 10:48 AM

#14

Joy.lynn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

Some do and some don't. I prefer to cut both (less bulk). In fact I sew two lines
1/2" apart so that I can have a small HST. I'm making a snowball nine-patch quilt
and I have all those small HST's from the snowballs. Well, I had more fun playing
with the small HST's than finish the quilt top. LOL

I am making a bowtie quilt and I did the same thing with my corners. I am going to sew the cutoffs to form little bowties and use them for a border. Looks great.

08-19-2012, 10:57 AM

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Greenheron

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crafterrn1

Inside left or inside right?

08-19-2012, 11:50 AM

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crafterrn1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenheron

Inside left or inside right?

If the square is on top of the bottom square the drawn line would be across the diagonal. Then on the outside of the drawn line, the side you will cut off, sew just above the line. The stitching should just kiss the line. Do not cover the line with stitching, nor be far enough away from the line that you can see a space. I have done this on many blocks and it does work. You may need to change the foot from 1/4" to an all purpose open toe one. Then remember to change the foot back. I put a sticky note on the machine to remind me! I hope that clears it up! Luann in CT