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Tartan 12-28-2013 10:18 AM

Thanks Sandygirl, I will have to give it a try.

QuiltnNan 12-28-2013 12:28 PM

thanks for taking the time to make the tutorial. i've seen this in the past and it looks so quick and easy. the only drawback in my mind is that the edges of the hst are bias edges.

Sandygirl 12-28-2013 03:41 PM

I can see where the bias edges can be a concern. I would use spray starch on the blocks. And carefully pin the pieces together. We can 't avoid bias edges on triangles.

Sandy

giquilt 12-29-2013 04:15 AM

Thanks for this. I usually use the lazy girl ruler, but this looks easier for some reason. Will try and let u know.
Another thanks for the apps. I just call my BIL to ask how to resize, but alas he has a PC and is not in the Mac world. I will try those too.

Geri B 12-29-2013 04:58 AM


Originally Posted by Sandygirl (Post 6478895)
I can see where the bias edges can be a concern. I would use spray starch on the blocks. And carefully pin the pieces together. We can 't avoid bias edges on triangles.

Sandy

True there are bias edges on HSTs but I prefer mine to be on the inside ( long leg of triangle) rather than on the outside edges.....The EASY ANGLE template is the easiest way to make HST...don't have to"starch" to handle. If I am making a ton of them I like to use triangles on a roll.......just my way of doing things....or my GO. If using small scraps, just stack and crank and out they come!

margie77072 12-29-2013 05:29 AM

Do you end up with bias edges on the outside?

Sandygirl 12-29-2013 08:10 AM


Originally Posted by margie77072 (Post 6479586)
Do you end up with bias edges on the outside?

Unfortunately, yes, the bias edges (2) are on the outside.

Sandy

lfstamper 12-29-2013 08:17 AM

I actuallychave that ruler and have never used it. What a great time saver and so accurate. Thanks for sharing.

AngeliaNR 12-29-2013 09:11 AM

Jan in VA's way keeps the biases tamed:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/attachm...58248-hsts.jpg

krissr 12-29-2013 10:19 AM

Thank you. I am going to try this method. You directions were wonderful.


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