Easiest and Preferred method for HST's??
#53
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Hi! I've been quilting forever (it seems like) and have purchased many gadgets for the perfect HST. The best thing I have found is pretty new....a bloc loc ruler. They are kinda pricey but the technique ends up with perfection!!!! I don't do alot of large blocks so the 6" square ruler is the one I grab all the time. The ruler has a ridge on the back of it that hugs the seam. Check out their website for a demo. Happy Quilting!!!!
#55
Originally Posted by mea12
I'm curious as to what you prefer for making HST's? I've seen eleanor's ruler and the one buy June Tailor. I lean a tad toward the June Tailor one but there are a lot of steps involved with that one. IS there a faster/easier way to make these?
#56
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Originally Posted by gailinva
Hi! I've been quilting forever (it seems like) and have purchased many gadgets for the perfect HST. The best thing I have found is pretty new....a bloc loc ruler. They are kinda pricey but the technique ends up with perfection!!!! I don't do alot of large blocks so the 6" square ruler is the one I grab all the time. The ruler has a ridge on the back of it that hugs the seam. Check out their website for a demo. Happy Quilting!!!!
#58
I have a terrible time making accurate HSTs using any kind of ruler.
Am not doing a quilt with lots it HSTs and i'm using Triangles on a Roll paper. I have it in 2, 3, 4, and 5 inch (finished size of triangle).
It's wonderful, easy and my HSTs are no longer wonky. What a relief.
I recommend it. Not too expensive either and tears off like thin foundation paper.
Am not doing a quilt with lots it HSTs and i'm using Triangles on a Roll paper. I have it in 2, 3, 4, and 5 inch (finished size of triangle).
It's wonderful, easy and my HSTs are no longer wonky. What a relief.
I recommend it. Not too expensive either and tears off like thin foundation paper.
#59
I have used the Jenny Doaks method and love it. I have also drawn a line across the blocks with right sides facing each other and sewn 1/4" each side of the line. Sometimes they come out smaller than I want. Have to start making my blocks bigger and then cut them to size after they are made. I can't afford the expensive rulers that have just one use.
#60
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Location: Southeast Va
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You are right...it is pricey..........but I have 6 other HST rulers and they can slip when you are cutting. This one doesn't. If you check their website you are able to slide the ruler from one end to the other without lifting up the ruler.
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