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peppermint31 11-05-2010 06:23 AM


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

I believe the size you get is unfinished as I started using this method. Then I don't have to square them up if I am careful how I sew.

Lukayna 11-05-2010 06:34 AM

Are you serious?! I think that is the coolest thing I've seen/learned about quilting...ever! Brillant - thanks for sharing!

ReeneeD 11-05-2010 06:38 AM

Should I starch before cutting or before I sew the two together. Looks like a great way to make a lot of them.

bearisgray 11-05-2010 06:49 AM


Originally Posted by ReeneeD
Should I starch before cutting or before I sew the two together. Looks like a great way to make a lot of them.

I accidentally pressed "send" -

kriscraft99 11-05-2010 06:53 AM

oh this is a great tip! thank you so much for the pictures :)

jan22 11-05-2010 06:53 AM

I love Best Press instead of starch. It doesn't leave a residue on my fabric, gives it just enough body to hold and the best part is it smells good and no mess on my flat iron. The quilt in my avatar has lots of quarter square trianges around the outside and none of them stretched thanks so Best Press.

patdesign 11-05-2010 07:00 AM


Originally Posted by jan22
I love Best Press instead of starch. It doesn't leave a residue on my fabric, gives it just enough body to hold and the best part is it smells good and no mess on my flat iron. The quilt in my avatar has lots of quarter square trianges around the outside and none of them stretched thanks so Best Press.

Where do you find Best Press? Thanx

jan22 11-05-2010 07:08 AM

Most fabric shops carry it. I think Joann's might too. It's called Mary Ellen's Best Press. Do a search on Google, you'll see it. Then you'll know what your looking for at the shop.

SandraD 11-05-2010 07:19 AM

Very cool - I love this!!

dglvr 11-05-2010 07:32 AM

Thanks Oma for the tutorial. Thats great. Love your fabrics.
:thumbup:


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