squares to triangles
10-29-2010, 01:52 PM
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10-29-2010, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
I saw one tute on how to make a massive lot of quarter square triangles.
Starch like mad and iron when almost dry. Cut squares a little bit large.
You put two different colors of squares together, outside in. Then sew ALL AROUND THE FOUR SIDES.
Then cut from top corner to opposite bottom corner. Open and press, not iron them. 4 triangles easy and ready to sew.
Starch like mad and iron when almost dry. Cut squares a little bit large.
You put two different colors of squares together, outside in. Then sew ALL AROUND THE FOUR SIDES.
Then cut from top corner to opposite bottom corner. Open and press, not iron them. 4 triangles easy and ready to sew.
10-30-2010, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pester
Is there a reason behind taking a square marking the diagonal and sewing on either side then cutting between the lines to make a square block from two triangles. Rather than just cutting trangles to sew togeter.
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
10-30-2010, 07:28 AM
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For me the most accurate and easy way to make half square triangles is to use Thangles papers. I used them for the quilt in my avatar and it was a lifesaver with all those triangles. Saves on fabric too. www.thangles.com
You just cut strips of fabric the width needed, layer them with the paper, and then sew on the sewing lines and cut on the cutting lines. Press while the paper strips are still attached and it will be even less likely to stretch on the bias seam. It really is worth the money to buy them. Anyone else found them helpful?
You just cut strips of fabric the width needed, layer them with the paper, and then sew on the sewing lines and cut on the cutting lines. Press while the paper strips are still attached and it will be even less likely to stretch on the bias seam. It really is worth the money to buy them. Anyone else found them helpful?
10-30-2010, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by pester
Is there a reason behind taking a square marking the diagonal and sewing on either side then cutting between the lines to make a square block from two triangles. Rather than just cutting trangles to sew togeter.
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
10-30-2010, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pester
Is there a reason behind taking a square marking the diagonal and sewing on either side then cutting between the lines to make a square block from two triangles. Rather than just cutting trangles to sew togeter.
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
Other than just different ways to reach the same point is there a reason one way is "better". Thanks
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