Advice needed, please
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I am going to make a quilt with pattern"Remember Me" by Villa Rosa Designs . Directions call for cutting 6 7/8" squares, cutting them diagonally, and sewing the triangles.
Two questions: 1) Would 7' squares work as well? Does it impact only the size or the design also?
2) Would another method of half-square triangles work as well?
Thanks.
Two questions: 1) Would 7' squares work as well? Does it impact only the size or the design also?
2) Would another method of half-square triangles work as well?
Thanks.
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When making HST's, I cut the squares to an even inch measurement - in your case, yes 7", place the two fabrics RS together. Draw a line diagonally in the center of the square and sew 1/4" on either side. Cut after sewing. This way you are not dealing with bias edges during the sewing. Usually need some trimming but find mine are more accurate this way.
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When making HST's, I cut the squares to an even inch measurement - in your case, yes 7", place the two fabrics RS together. Draw a line diagonally in the center of the square and sew 1/4" on either side. Cut after sewing. This way you are not dealing with bias edges during the sewing. Usually need some trimming but find mine are more accurate this way.
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I have this ruler and it is the best thing ever for HSTs. All the markings are in 7/8! No oversizing needed. https://www.creativegridsusa.com/products/CGR78
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mpepperm37, one more ruler helps with the HST, is called Bloc Loc and you can find it with a google search. I have one I would not trade for all the tea in Texas. Also have their flying geese ruler template. It squares up the HST the best that I know of in quilting. I meet them in Des Monies, Iowa, AQS and bought mine then. Never been sorry, they were worth every penny.
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