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    Old 02-23-2010, 06:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quilter7x
    Originally Posted by Kyiav10
    Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

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    Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.
    That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 07:26 AM
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    Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
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    Originally Posted by Kyiav10
    Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

    Kyia
    Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.

    That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
    That's how I do it, too. I didn't know there were special rulers.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 07:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
    Originally Posted by Dancing Needle
    Originally Posted by Quilter7x
    Originally Posted by Kyiav10
    Just turn the squares around to opposite corner you started with.

    Kyia
    Yup, I think this is what you need to do. Sounds like you don't have any problem doing one of the lines, but you might be eyeballing it on the other side. All you need to do is turn your piece around so you're sewing just like you were on the first side.

    That's how I do it too. If you have a 1/4" foot with the metal guide on the side you can line the guide up on the center line, sew down one side, flip it around and line the guide up on the center line again. It works well for me.
    That's how I do it, too. I didn't know there were special rulers.
    Here's a link for an add-a-quarter ruler: http://www.connectingthreads.com/Too...r_TD81903.HTML
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    Old 02-23-2010, 07:57 AM
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    If you use the method of drawing one line and then turning it around, a small cutting mat is helpful. You can just turn the mat and then you won't disturb your fabric. I use the quick Quarter ruler all of the time and love it.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 08:22 AM
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    I have the Fons and Porter half inch rulers and they work great. I have a hard time sewing a straight line and this ruler helps. Since I make 8 HST at a time I only have to mark my lines twice to make an x.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 08:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by pam1966
    I know Fons & Porter makes a little ruler for this.

    Why don't you try drawing three lines? One in the middle to get the center, and then 1/4" away on either side. That way you can see it on the right.
    That is what I do and it works great.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 08:42 AM
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    I got a quarter inch ruler from the LQS and it works great! Although I think Thangles are just as easy.

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    Thanks for the advice!!!
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    I'm with those who recommend the Quick Quarter....they aren't expensive and have really helped me make perfect HSTs.
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    As long as you sew a scant 1/4 inch, you'll be OK. After you cut the HST apart, you square it up and if there is some play your dimensions, you cut it off and get your block squared up at that point.
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    Old 02-23-2010, 11:03 AM
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    I saw Billie Lauder using Tiger Tape. (I think that was the name.) It works the same as drawing the lines but you just stick on the tape and sew along both sides. It's supposed to be re-useable. Haven't tried it yet but I intend to.
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