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KwiltyKahy 11-06-2010 04:56 PM

Thank you for this chart. I have been putting off playing with the math to figure the finished sizes.

Originally Posted by jan22
Here's the chart we were given, but I have not tested any of them to see if the final is with or without the 1/4" seam.
2" sq = 1 " HST
2.5 = 1.5
3.5=2
4=2.5
5=3.5
6=4
7=4.5
8=5
8.5=5.5
9=6
10=7


sewNso 11-06-2010 05:27 PM

thx sooooo much for sharing this. saves the money of thangels. and all that tearing. hope it works. but of course, we ALL should try just a couple before cutting our whole quilt out. thx. AND OF COURSE THE STARCH OR SIZING.

Karen 11-06-2010 05:37 PM

Thanks so much for the chart...I have a ton of trouble with those.

plainpat 11-06-2010 05:39 PM

Sizing is sold in spray cans just like starch & usually in the same area for about $1 a can. Our Walmart has starch & sizing by the laundry soap ,beside softeners.Any kind works ok. If you don't see it, ask a clerk or CS.
what kind of sizing and where do I get it... sorry I am really new with this. smile

karate lady 11-06-2010 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by justme2
Sizing is sold in spray cans just like starch & usually in the same area for about $1 a can. Our Walmart has starch & sizing by the laundry soap ,beside softeners.Any kind works ok. If you don't see it, ask a clerk or CS.
what kind of sizing and where do I get it... sorry I am really new with this. smile

thank you.....

Bev 11-06-2010 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by copehome
Moda Bake Shop has a "recipe" using that method -

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/09/...iffy.html#more

I looked at that site and am wondering what size layer cake squares are. Do you know? They don't say in the "recipe." I don't see any reason to buy a package of squares to make the lap quilt if I have enough fabric to make the squares from my own.
I absolutely love this method of cutting the half square triangles. 8-)

MisDixie 11-06-2010 06:50 PM

Thank you! I called my long time quilting sister last night and gave her the instructions over the phone long distance! Huge hit! We love it!

Annz 11-06-2010 07:15 PM

Thanks. The pictures make it pretty clear.

Tootsie 11-06-2010 08:16 PM

I think layer cake squares are 10".


Originally Posted by Bev

Originally Posted by copehome
Moda Bake Shop has a "recipe" using that method -

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/09/...iffy.html#more

I looked at that site and am wondering what size layer cake squares are. Do you know? They don't say in the "recipe." I don't see any reason to buy a package of squares to make the lap quilt if I have enough fabric to make the squares from my own.
I absolutely love this method of cutting the half square triangles. 8-)


Iluv2quilt 11-06-2010 09:33 PM

Great Tutorial! Thank you.


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