Easy way to make 1/2 rectangles ("Bias Rectangles")

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10-16-2011, 05:36 AM

#41

pocoellie

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I don't know if you've found the solution yet, but here's some info:http://www.quiltdesignnw.com/PDF/HRT_2x4.pdf

Also info here:http://www.quiltdesignnw.com/TIP_HRT.htm

10-20-2011, 12:58 PM

#42

skjquiltnut

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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler

I found the cutest stars wall hanging pattern in a book (they're called church-spired stars, and are really pointy with 8 points) and it calls for "Bias Rectangles" which look like 1/2 rectangles to me. I've searched the board, but can't find any info on an easy way to make them. Maybe they're called something else? The pattern says to make them I need to fold & cut on an angle, sew strips, then re-cut at a different angle. I just wondered if there's an easier way of doing this. I always freak out when I'm required to do anything with angles (my non-math brain doesn't appreciate it!). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :mrgreen:

What is the name of the book?

10-21-2011, 08:19 AM

#43

Rose Marie

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Just looked up Quilt In A Day method. Very easy and simple.
Use rectangles cut from corner to corner for side triangles and use a triangle ruler on a strip and turn the ruler up and down to get the most triangles from the strip.
This way you can see how to line up the side triangles on the middle triangle so they fit perfect.
Do look at the video that a previous poster gave the path to the website for.
No waste with this method either compared to the wonky one that wastes lots of fabric.