quick way to create half square triangles

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11-05-2010, 06:23 AM

#41

peppermint31

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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.

11-05-2010, 06:34 AM

#42

Lukayna

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

11-05-2010, 06:38 AM

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ReeneeD

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

11-05-2010, 06:49 AM

#44

bearisgray

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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" -

11-05-2010, 06:53 AM

#45

kriscraft99

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

11-05-2010, 06:53 AM

#46

jan22

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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.

11-05-2010, 07:00 AM

#47

patdesign

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jan22

Where do you find Best Press? Thanx

11-05-2010, 07:08 AM

#48

jan22

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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.