best way to make HST?
07-29-2011, 06:49 PM
#42
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I have to go with Kay England's NIFTY NOTIONS RULERS - If your LQS doesn't carry them you can go to her website. She also has DVD's on using them. Half Square and Quarter Square etc. Other people have copied but I like the colors on her rulers better as they are easier for me to read. Will replace the Omni's I have as soon as they wear out. Best thing is almost no fabric waste & at these prices!
Have you tried the Altos cutting system? Check them out on line with the accurate strips I cut with those. I don't have to recut or square anything. Just sit and sew. If I sew straight perfect corners mist every time. :thumbup:
Have you tried the Altos cutting system? Check them out on line with the accurate strips I cut with those. I don't have to recut or square anything. Just sit and sew. If I sew straight perfect corners mist every time. :thumbup:
08-01-2011, 06:57 AM
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I also think that the wonder cut ruler is the best, here is a you tube Demo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFnRz7QaVBg
08-01-2011, 07:28 AM
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My opinion is, hands down the Nifty Notions ruler for Half triangles is the quickest and easiest way to make half square triangles.
http://www.pineneedles.net/store/pc/...3&IdCategory=0
Also here is a blog that has a tutorial on how to use it, and some other information that is helpful:
http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2008...y-notions.html
$10 saves you a lot of time, not to mention fabric.
But like anything you might need to experiment to see what works best for you.
Hope this helps!
http://www.pineneedles.net/store/pc/...3&IdCategory=0
Also here is a blog that has a tutorial on how to use it, and some other information that is helpful:
http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/2008...y-notions.html
$10 saves you a lot of time, not to mention fabric.
But like anything you might need to experiment to see what works best for you.
Hope this helps!
08-01-2011, 03:50 PM
#45
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Originally Posted by MTS
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. !!
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. !!
The traditional formula is:
FINISHED of HST block + 7/8" = Size of starting squares.
I don't bother with eighths of an inch. :mrgreen:
Just add at least 1" (I usually add 1.25"-ish) to the FINISHED size, use the method as described by QuiltE, and you'll be golden.
I would use one of the paper piecing methods - Thangles, Triangles on a Roll, etc -though if I had a hundred or more to do. ??? Or maybe not since I do have the Alto's QuiltCut2. Maybe I'd chain piece them all.
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