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Originally Posted by gale
(Post 6294282)
Judy |
Originally Posted by quiltingbuddy
(Post 6294797)
Awesome! I have not seen this before and it's a great way not to have to deal with the bias. I will cut a bunch for leaders/enders. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
(Post 6295113)
I use this method:
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This is an awesome way to make many HSTs of varied colors for a scrappy quilt. I love the ease of doing this!!
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Excellent! Thanks so much -putting this in my helpful hints binder.
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I've never seen this method. Thanks so much for the tip. Great method to use when you need multiples.
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I bought this template ruler and use it all the time. It sure saves me a ton of time and no math and no worry about perfect 1/4 inch seams. http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2570
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Here is the formula I use:
Using the finished size of hst add 1 inch to that number. Take that number times 2 and add 1/4" to that number. i.e if you want 2" FINISHED hst you would add 2 plus 1 = 3. Then multiply 3x2 = 6, then add 1/4" = 6 1/4. Take 2 squares that are each 6 1/4", place them right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from each corner to opposite corner and then a horizontal and vertical line at each half point of the square. Stitch 1/4" away from each DIAGONAL line. After stitching cut down the center of the square horizontally and vertically. You will then cut between the stitched lines to produce 8 hst. Press and square up if necessary.
Originally Posted by judy363905
(Post 6294268)
Years ago I learned to make 8 HST at a time. Had not used the method for a long long time. I was amazed how nice they turned out. So I thought I would share just in case others have forgotten also.
The finished size of the HST then multiply by 2 and add 1-3/4 ins. Example: 3 inch finished HST. Would be 3 x 2 + 1-3/4 inch. = 7-3/4 square Cut two squares 7-3/4 in. Place on grit board right side to right side and draw a line corner to corner and then lines to split block in half -- in this example at 3-7/8 in horizontal and vertical. Sew scant 1/4 in on both sizes of X lines. Using a rotating cutting mat and rotary cutter, cut on horizontal and vertical lines and between the stitched lines of the X. This equals 8 3-1/2 " HST. Really fun and fast if you are using HST's for a border or a block that uses many HST I just has to trim off the ears... Does this ring any bells? Judy in Phx, AZ |
I had just learnt how to make 8 HSTs from two squares which I thought was brilliant. But even more Brilliant is your telling me how to work out the size of the squares - thank you so much. Am off to write than down in my own book of tips!
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all wonderful tips... I haven't done anything big with HSTs but have added these tutorials to my "favorites." Thank you for sharing...
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