HST question
03-07-2016, 05:15 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
If they ask to cut 6 7/8" you can cut 7" square and sew the two diagonal lines,
cut and trim to 6" square.
cut and trim to 6" square.
03-07-2016, 06:34 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
The size you get after sewing all the HSTs is a bit over 6.5", 6" is the finished size in the quilt after seam allowances. So you need to trim them to 6.5".
and all is good.
03-08-2016, 08:50 AM
#24
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I also have trouble with HST when I draw a line diagonally across then sew on both sides. I now cut the block to the next whole number then draw line diagonally and cut on line. I put two triangles together and sew, most of the time very little trimming is needed. Works best for me
03-09-2016, 02:04 PM
#25
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I have a new favorite template for making HST. http://sundaybestquiltworks.com/sten...etriangle.html. I visited this shop as part of a Shop Hop, bought two of the templates and have used both! The shop owner and creator is speaking to our quilt guild later this month.
03-09-2016, 04:59 PM
#26
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LOVE Triangulations software. Easily loaded onto your computer, it will enable you to print any size HST's from 1" to... whatever will fit on a sheet of printer paper! Also flying geese. I buy newsprint, either as doodle pads @ the $1 store or, if I find it on sale, by the ream.
I'm also a huge fan of Bonnie Hunter and her patterns, so have and am comfortable with the Easy Angle ruler. Less waste using it, that's for sure.
If there are only a few needed, I just draw a line and sew them. There are many ways to make HST's, I'd suggest you try a few of them and find one that works well for you.
I'm also a huge fan of Bonnie Hunter and her patterns, so have and am comfortable with the Easy Angle ruler. Less waste using it, that's for sure.
If there are only a few needed, I just draw a line and sew them. There are many ways to make HST's, I'd suggest you try a few of them and find one that works well for you.
Last edited by peaceandjoy; 03-09-2016 at 05:04 PM. Reason: Clarification
03-09-2016, 05:09 PM
#27
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Just do a rough calculation before you start cutting so that you are sure you have enough fabric. Not all kits are cut or put together by the same person. In the two Craftsy kits I ordered, the amount listed was exact to the 1/4 inch. I was lucky that I did not have to straighten the fabric because I needed every single inch of it. No extras at all. It would be a shame to get to the last row of squares to be cut and realize you are short by an inch or so.
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