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Originally Posted by Evie
I use this method, but I also sew on the other side of the cutting line and get "mini" HSTs -- no wasted fabric and a collection of HSTs for use in other projects. :)
Soon as I get my daughter's camera tonight I'll post one very important part: YOU DON'T HAVE TO MARK ANYTHING! Also you can leave both the base rect. and the waste end of the square in place until you lined up and pressed and then trim both off. |
Originally Posted by Kitsie
Hold corner and press without burning fingies! Pictures #3 & #4
Now you can trim off the rectangle’s corner if you want! I leave them on for stability unless square is white and base will show through. Extra bulk doesn't seem to matter. Now do second side and square up! Picture #5 This method works for any diagonal corners you piece. Takes a little more fabric than other methods but the results are worth it for some of us. Once you get comfortable and confident with these you may want to try other methods. Have fun! Kit |
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Good tut. Thanks
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On a quilt I'm working on, I have a 2"x4" rectangle and 2 2" squares. Sometimes I can't get the 2x4 rec I should have when I have stitched the squares on. It's a kit and this is what the instructions say. Should I be making the squares bigger?
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Originally Posted by bjnicholson
On a quilt I'm working on, I have a 2"x4" rectangle and 2 2" squares. Sometimes I can't get the 2x4 rec I should have when I have stitched the squares on. It's a kit and this is what the instructions say. Should I be making the squares bigger?
Don't you hate when kit measurements are wrong? Good luck! |
Thanks for the tutorial. I am going to be doing a whole lot of FG for a quilt I am just starting and it will help guide me in the right direction. A little extra guidance and pictures go a long way toward success. Thanks!
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Thank you ... :thumbup:
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Easy peasy! Your tutorial really sums it up in a nutshell!
I am sure it will come in handy :) |
Originally Posted by bjnicholson
On a quilt I'm working on, I have a 2"x4" rectangle and 2 2" squares. Sometimes I can't get the 2x4 rec I should have when I have stitched the squares on. It's a kit and this is what the instructions say. Should I be making the squares bigger?
If the rectangle is 2x the height - 1/2", the instruction for this should use a 3 1/2" x 2" rectangle when using a 2" square. If the rectangle is 2"x4". the squares should total 4 1/2" length or 2 1/4" per square, to allow for overlap - does that make sense? But then proportion is off, as your rectangle should be 2 1/4" also... Something is off here. What is your finished size flying geese block? |
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