Half Square Triangles....Help Please
#1
Half Square Triangles....Help Please
I don't have trouble making HSTs,but getting them in a block where the seams don't eat the points is a chore.
I usually make 4 at a time,but can make them by sewing triangles together.Press,check diagonal seam,then trim.
What am I missing? Would like to make a quilt using HSTs,but want to see the points.
I usually make 4 at a time,but can make them by sewing triangles together.Press,check diagonal seam,then trim.
What am I missing? Would like to make a quilt using HSTs,but want to see the points.
#5
Personally I do not like the 4-at-time method; you end up with bias edges. I prefer to do the pencil line down the center and sewing 1/4 " seam on each side. I also cut my squares a little larger then square them up after sewing them together.
#6
this is my thought on it also. but, like jane, i sew from the back to make sure i sew 1 thread outside of the intersection so the point just meets the fold.
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I use the Nifty Notions half square and quarter square rulers by Kaye England. Just cut and sew triangles together. No need for pencil marks or those pesky 1/8 inch odd size squares. Then sew from the backside, as suggested here, when joining
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Jane I do all my seams where there is a point to keep this way.it is amazing how off some would be if done from the other side. I also spray startch triangle shapes only to avoid movement when pressing.
#9
I do not like the 4 at a time either. I always make my hst's with two over sized squares, diagonal drawn - two seams down the middle 1/4" from diagonal. I always press to the same side then then I then trim down to size using a ruler with a 45 degree angle line held on the seam.
Assembling the hsts / blocks so I do not loose the "points", I use a sharp pin stabbed vertically through the two spots I wish to match- holding that pin vertical, I then pin either side of it no more than 1/4" inch away (holding the fabric exactly where I want it to be - does this make any sense??). I use this method on Pinwheels as well to get a perfect center.
I do not often miss my points with this method. Good luck!!
Assembling the hsts / blocks so I do not loose the "points", I use a sharp pin stabbed vertically through the two spots I wish to match- holding that pin vertical, I then pin either side of it no more than 1/4" inch away (holding the fabric exactly where I want it to be - does this make any sense??). I use this method on Pinwheels as well to get a perfect center.
I do not often miss my points with this method. Good luck!!
#10
I agree! This is how I do it!
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