quiltingnewf

I am planning to make the M*QC Starburst quilt. I have watched the video but have concerns about using HST's with bias edges. Her pattern/method is to use 10 inch squares, sew 1/4" seam around the blocks and cut diagonally to make 4 HST's.
I would rather use the F&P 1/4" ruler, mark my diagonal, sew on either side and cut down the middle. no bias edges.

The problem I have is, I need to know what size HST's her method makes, in order to make them using my method. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks in advance,
Dee

cashs_mom

Why not just take some fabric you have laying around and make one by her method and measure it?

PaperPrincess

I think that using her method results in HSTs that are around 6.75 unfinished or 6.25 finished. Cash's Mom has a good suggestion, use some scraps (or even tissue paper) and make one her way, then measure.
However, since the entire quilt is HSTs, you can really make them any size you want.

EasyPeezy

You could make your HST's any size you want then add a border.
Of course the bigger the HST's, the bigger the quilt. I like to use
graph paper or spreadsheet to plan my quilt.

sewstephanie

Her method is SO easy you should try it with some scrap fabric and you will see. I am much more accurate with her method. You can find a chart here http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/ there are also charts on pinterest if search for alternative HST chart.

quilterpurpledog

Doesn't Jenny make 4 HSTs out of 10 inch squares with her method? If that is the case, I think you would have the same size if you cut your ten inch squares in quarters or used charm squares. I, like you, like to avoid the bias edges.

Geri B

I think using charms, layers cut into quarters then hst-Ed will give you smaller hst....two stitching lines - or if you just do one stitch line right on diagonal, lots of unnecessary waste.actually, if you don't rough-house those original bias edged hst/s, it's no problem, could even be helpful in matching seams.......jmho

sewstephanie

Sorry that link is not good but here is a chart off pinterest https://i.pinimg.com/564x/56/1a/bb/5...f931074390.jpg

and the correct link to the other site with both methods of making HSTs- http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/20...maths-formula/

Fastpedal

I watched the HST Around the World Video. She said using her method with a 10 inch square the HST blocks are 6.5.

quiltingnewf

Thank you everyone.... It didn't even dawn on me that I can use what ever size HST I wanted... sometimes you can't see the forest thru the trees, until someone else points it out.

Dee