half square triangles and me
03-14-2010, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by knlsmith
I am fine without the ruler gadget too.
03-14-2010, 12:11 PM
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I have tried lots of different ways, and I finally just went back to cutting them in to triangles first, then sewing them together with my 1/4 in seam guide, and they always come out perfect for me. I chain piece them, and it does take some time, but I hate having to square them up, or worry about matching the seams, and they not meeting. Guess for me, the old fashioned way just works better
03-14-2010, 12:21 PM
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well i just got done with a block for the second time, the first one i used that new gadget and it turned out real real wonky, the second time i did it i marked the middle and the two cutting lines sewed and then cut in the middle and it looks 90% better. Any one want to buy my new gadget thingy? LOL
03-14-2010, 12:25 PM
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The triangle square up ruler has been my best investment when doing hs. Here is a link with pics.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34271-1.htm
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34271-1.htm
03-14-2010, 01:58 PM
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Cool ruler, but I bet you could mark the corner of one of your square rulers using a Sharpie with the same lines and do that, too. I have lots of rulers, and find I don't use them nearly as much as I thought I would.
03-14-2010, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by janedennis
well i just got done with a block for the second time, the first one i used that new gadget and it turned out real real wonky, the second time i did it i marked the middle and the two cutting lines sewed and then cut in the middle and it looks 90% better. Any one want to buy my new gadget thingy? LOL
03-14-2010, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
There are skinny rulers that help do this for you. You center the points of the fabric on the center of the ruler, and mark either side. Sew on the lines, then cut in the middle. Works great! I think I got the Fons & Porter ones, but I'm sure others must be out there too. This is what they look like:
http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/pro...il/FPR7845.htm
http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/pro...il/FPR7845.htm
03-14-2010, 06:00 PM
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These are the ones I have and I really like them (just wish there was less writing on them, would make it a little easier to line up). The web-site lists $12.99 for both. I got mine at Joanne's on sale 40%off. I don't think $6.50 is to much to pay for accuracy in my case. (just my humble opinion)
03-14-2010, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Cool ruler, but I bet you could mark the corner of one of your square rulers using a Sharpie with the same lines and do that, too. I have lots of rulers, and find I don't use them nearly as much as I thought I would.
Lay the tape scant 1/4 inch to the right of the needle and lay it down towards you about 6 or 7 inches.
When you sew your squares, put the point of the square under your foot on top (even with) of the tape and follow the oposite corner of the square with the length of the tape all the way.
Ta Da! you have just sewed one side. Now flip after chaining some and do all over. After your done sewing, just take ur ruler and cut halfway between the sewing lines.
You have just made half square triangles without marking them.
I hope I explained it right.
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