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    Old 06-15-2010, 05:27 PM
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    Thanks for this tip I am going to start using the 1" and trim from now on.

    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    Originally Posted by cwessel47
    Oh - and anytime you want to cut triangles just add 7/8" to the finished size.
    If you use the 7/8" rule it is VERY important to sew a scant 1/4" or your HSTs may come up short. (That's why many of us add 1" and trim to size)
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    Old 06-15-2010, 07:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by mayday
    Originally Posted by pennyswings
    Originally Posted by amma
    There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
    That is where the tut for doing the HST's Amma. What a great tut and great, quick method to make them. It is still in my head and I want to do a quilt using this method.
    Here is the link:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E
    ok, I watched this method, and thought it to be a nice alternative, but how would you know what size starting squares you would use to end up with say 5.5" HST??
    this and oher link so good------thanks
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    Originally Posted by watterstide
    her free instructions for making different HST,and other squares..

    http://www.pambonodesigns.com/EDocs/...FREEHOWTOS.pdf
    Watterstide: Thank You for the link! I have it saved on my computer for when I need it. I'm so grateful to you ladies and guys on this message board, there seems to be something to learn every day. : :D
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    Originally Posted by quilting.addict
    Originally Posted by amma
    There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
    wow, thanks Amma!! I went to Missouri Quilt and learned the neat shortcut of holding the squares in half and pressing with iron each square on the diagonal..wow, that beats marking one of each pair with a ruler and a pen!! thanks for steering me to that video!!
    Thanks so much for passing that on! I am still marking the back of the lightest square. This will save some time.
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    Originally Posted by Pam
    I do it the old fashioned way, I mark out the squares and draw the diagonal lines on the back of the light fabric, using up to 1/2 yard of both colors, sit down and sew the diagonals, cut on the squares, press trim and then I have about 70 or so all made up. Squaring is the worst for me, standing at that table makes my back stiff.
    Me too, Pam. I'm not as brave as you and will square up only what goes into the block I am piecing. If I did 70, my "hinge" would have rusted shut!
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    Teacup, love your avatar!
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    Old 06-19-2010, 05:29 PM
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    I always go to the 1" or a little more and trim using a square-- very time consuming but HSTs are almost perfect this way.

    Originally Posted by gramquilter2
    Thanks for this tip I am going to start using the 1" and trim from now on.

    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    Originally Posted by cwessel47
    Oh - and anytime you want to cut triangles just add 7/8" to the finished size.
    If you use the 7/8" rule it is VERY important to sew a scant 1/4" or your HSTs may come up short. (That's why many of us add 1" and trim to size)
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    Old 06-22-2010, 06:28 AM
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    Originally Posted by Barb130
    Originally Posted by amma
    There is another method where you sew the 2 squares of fabric together around all 4 edges and then cut the sewn blocks into 1/2 squares. I know I just watched the video but can't remember where now :roll: :oops: Maybe the Missouri Quilt Co?
    I saw that same video. it was Missouri Quilt Co. I went to their web page but couldnt find it on there. I would sure like to find the video again

    :cry:
    I just saw a video on there using the charm packs by Moda, it is under Easy Pinwheel, I think.
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    Old 06-22-2010, 09:01 AM
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    Debbie Caffrey has a method that is pretty easy too. I am sure she has a web page.
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    It was the Missouri Star Quilt Co. I saw it on Youtube. I just have to try it!
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