best way to make HST?
07-27-2011, 07:46 AM
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If I have to make a lot of HST, I draw a grid of squares 1" bigger on the light fabric then draw the diagonal line and stitch 1/4" from all the diagonals and cut apart and trim up. Don't know if this is the "best" way but it works for me.
07-27-2011, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Ok, I'm new to this quilty thing, and recently made some pinwheel blocks using the Missouri Quilt method (sew 2 squares together on all four sides, then cut on the diagonal to make four squares).
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble.
So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges?
I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever).
Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink:
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble.
So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges?
I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever).
Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink:
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/Hal...-Triangle.html
This way enables you to make many of the same two colors.
07-27-2011, 08:58 AM
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I'm using Thangles for most of my 1/2 & 1/4 sq triangles. This was I don't have to cut my strips over sized. At first I didn't care for them, but the more I use them, the better I like them. Your mileage may vary!
07-27-2011, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Cut two squares and put them right sides together.
Draw diagonal between the two corners.
Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line.
Cut down the pencil line.
Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!!
I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. That way they are precise .... and give me the accuracy when joining them into blocks!!
If you need multiples ..... just draw the required number of squares on a larger piece of fabric. Add the diagonals. Stitch and then cut on the grid lines as well as the diagonals. Then square and trim.
Easy peasy for a multitude of HSTs in no time!
Draw diagonal between the two corners.
Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line.
Cut down the pencil line.
Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!!
I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. That way they are precise .... and give me the accuracy when joining them into blocks!!
If you need multiples ..... just draw the required number of squares on a larger piece of fabric. Add the diagonals. Stitch and then cut on the grid lines as well as the diagonals. Then square and trim.
Easy peasy for a multitude of HSTs in no time!
07-27-2011, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaryAnnMc
Ok, I'm new to this quilty thing, and recently made some pinwheel blocks using the Missouri Quilt method (sew 2 squares together on all four sides, then cut on the diagonal to make four squares).
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble.
So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges?
I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever).
Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink:
It was just pointed out in another post that this method results in lots of bias edges, which I know can be trouble.
So, my question is, what is the easiest, most sure-proof way of making HST without bias edges?
I would rather use a special ruler than a paper method (Thangles or whatever).
Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here. :wink:
http://www.blockcentral.com/a-halfsq...glepaper.shtml
07-27-2011, 09:24 AM
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Get an Easy Angle ruler. They are specifically made for HSTs.
This is by far my favorite way to make HSTs!
Here is a link to one on the Hancock Fabric website, but you can find these anywhere...
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Easy-A...VVviewprod.htm
This is by far my favorite way to make HSTs!
Here is a link to one on the Hancock Fabric website, but you can find these anywhere...
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Easy-A...VVviewprod.htm
07-27-2011, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Cut two squares and put them right sides together.
Draw diagonal between the two corners.
Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line.
Cut down the pencil line.
Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!!
I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. That way they are precise .... and give me the accuracy when joining them into blocks!!
If you need multiples ..... just draw the required number of squares on a larger piece of fabric. Add the diagonals. Stitch and then cut on the grid lines as well as the diagonals. Then square and trim.
Easy peasy for a multitude of HSTs in no time!
Draw diagonal between the two corners.
Stitch 1/4" on each side of the line.
Cut down the pencil line.
Voila!! Two HSTs, no bias edges!!!!
I always make mine a little larger and then trip to size using the sewn seam to square up with. That way they are precise .... and give me the accuracy when joining them into blocks!!
If you need multiples ..... just draw the required number of squares on a larger piece of fabric. Add the diagonals. Stitch and then cut on the grid lines as well as the diagonals. Then square and trim.
Easy peasy for a multitude of HSTs in no time!
07-28-2011, 02:52 AM
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I tried Thangles, but then needed another size, you only get one size per pkg, if you want larger, smaller, buy another pkg. So, it is 9:30 in the evening and no LQS open, you wait until tomorrow. I had my LQS order Triangulations for me. Now, need a certain size? Go to computer put in disc, pic the right size, print it off, Voila, HST or Quarter sq. triangles whenever you want them and they are always perfect. Until I got this CD, I was verging on sheer insanity trying to make perfect HSR's. Now, no more problems.
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