8 half sq. triangles question
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8 half sq. triangles question
I am trying to make the 8 at once half sq. triangles. I want my sqs. To be 3 1/2 when I am done cutting the
8 of them. What size sqs. Do I start with. I thought a 8 inch square would work but it didn't.
What am I doing wrong?
8 of them. What size sqs. Do I start with. I thought a 8 inch square would work but it didn't.
What am I doing wrong?
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A 3.5" unfinished HST is 3" finished. To make 2, you would normally cut a 4" square, sew the diagonal seams cut and trim to 3.5". So basically 8" seems correct to me for the 8 ata time versions. You should have to trim them a tiny bit. If they are too small, have you checked your 1/4" seam allowance lately? Here's a way to double check:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ce-t89997.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...ce-t89997.html
Last edited by PaperPrincess; 03-04-2014 at 02:36 PM.
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I make my 31/2 inch hst using 2- 8inch squares sewing corner to corner both ways (1/4 inch each side of pencil line or fold) Then cut from corner to corner both ways and across the center. Just place your ruler making sure its centered. 2-9inch squares will produce 8 - 4 inch hst and two 10inch squares will produce 8 41/2 hst. There is room to square them up with just a sliver taken away.
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Make an investment of the Triangulations 3.0 CD. Its about $30 but well worth it. There are paper piecing patterns for many, many sizes for flying geese, HST, and QST. You won't be sorry, I know it is something that I will be able to use for years to come. Perfect HST every time.
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