Susan7639

What works best for you? Any way to be efficient and accurate? Seeing papers which let you cut eight at same time, not sure about those..... Thank you!! Susan

ManiacQuilter2

I just cut squares an inch bigger size than the finished size you want. If you feel comfortable with a line drawn or seam allowance drawn, then do it. Sometimes following a line can be easier. After cutting them, I carefully starch and press them then trim them down to size. It is simpler this way then to actually cut them 7/8" inch larger. I also used Thangles for a scrappy look but that started to cost too much money. I am sure there will be different methods posted. Try them all and see what works best for you.

Geri B

Using the same template that Bonnie hunter uses.....is one way, tangles for great way to use up scraps...but then for total accuracy and speed-----GO!

toverly

I make them larger and square up each and every one. It's the process and it takes longer. But I am always happy with the result.

Rose Marie

I like El Burns method for 8 at a time using two large squares. 6 in for 2 1/2 in squares. 8 in for 3 1/2.
draw an x on stacked squares right sides facing each other and sew on both sides of lines. Cut in half both ways then on lines and you have 8 HST that need just a small bit of squaring up.

PaperPrincess

I cut square 1" larger than the FINISHED size, then use Bloc Loc rulers to square them up.

EasyPeezy

Either I cut 1" bigger or if I need lots of HST's at once then I make 8 at a time.
I don't buy the paper. It's easy to make my own with pencil and ruler.
http://www.quiltineering.com/hst-tut...t-time-method/

susie-susie-susie

My favorite is Eleanor Burns method. That way you don't have a lot of bias edges to deal with.
Sue

maryb119

Thangles is my favorite method. very acurate.

Milli

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Same as manic!