Has anyone tried the new technique for cutting half-square triangles?
08-19-2010, 02:11 AM
#31
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I saw this technique, I think it was on TQS, where you lay two squares together, sew 1/4" around all four sides and then cut diagonally across twice = four half square triangles. OK so you have to work out how big to cut the squares for the required finished size, but that is all. Sew Simple and fast! I agree with feline fanatic that it is better to add 1" rather than 7/8", then square it up.
08-19-2010, 03:54 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by hobo2000
Someone posted a method on the board putting 2 squares face to face and sewing 1/4" all the way around, cut on diagonal twice for 4 perfect hst's. I had so much fun playing with this idea, I ended up with a pinwheel quilt over the weekend.
I don't know how to find it again but it was two weeks ago. None of these rulers work for long, I lose them or forget them.
I don't know how to find it again but it was two weeks ago. None of these rulers work for long, I lose them or forget them.
That was me. I have a quilt that I am in the process of finishing - this is SO easy - no drawing. Just sew, cut corner to corner, and put the 4 squares together in the pinwheel method. The only ruler you need is one to cut from corner to corner. And I learned to use a LOT of Best Press (or starch).
Check out my blog - I just posted it there last night: http://Marthava.blogspot.com
Martha
08-19-2010, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mumzbear
My daughter bought a new template for making perfect half square triangles at a quilt show last week.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE TEMPLATES: Introducing a new template technique for cutting faster, more accurate half square triangles.
I watched the tutorial at
http://templatetechniques.com
I was very impressed as I always have a problem keeping them from stretching. I would like opinions from other quilters as to what they think of this method.
08-19-2010, 05:40 AM
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I clicked on the link, but the sound cut out after the first minute or so. I've learned over the years that making the HST's a little larger than the true finished block size, and then cutting (sizing) them down, results in the most accurate HST's. It might take a few minutes more, but the size is perfect.
I just start with two squares (oversized), draw a line on the diagonal, and sew 1/4" from the line on both sides....cut on the drawn line, open, press, "cut to size" and voila!! They're done.
Just my opinion.
I just start with two squares (oversized), draw a line on the diagonal, and sew 1/4" from the line on both sides....cut on the drawn line, open, press, "cut to size" and voila!! They're done.
Just my opinion.
08-19-2010, 05:58 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
a tool like this would never interest me.
1. a different template for each size HST? no thank you
2. drawing lines? no thank you
3. all those extra steps? no thank you
4. ridiculously expensive? no thank you
different tools work best for different quilters.
for me, the EZ Quilting line of triangle rulers - most designed by Sharon Hultgren - are much less expensive, easier to use, fewer steps, and provide consistently accurate patches. each ruler can be used to make a variety of sizes in just a few simple steps.
1. a different template for each size HST? no thank you
2. drawing lines? no thank you
3. all those extra steps? no thank you
4. ridiculously expensive? no thank you
different tools work best for different quilters.
for me, the EZ Quilting line of triangle rulers - most designed by Sharon Hultgren - are much less expensive, easier to use, fewer steps, and provide consistently accurate patches. each ruler can be used to make a variety of sizes in just a few simple steps.
08-19-2010, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MarthaVA
Originally Posted by hobo2000
Someone posted a method on the board putting 2 squares face to face and sewing 1/4" all the way around, cut on diagonal twice for 4 perfect hst's. I had so much fun playing with this idea, I ended up with a pinwheel quilt over the weekend.
I don't know how to find it again but it was two weeks ago. None of these rulers work for long, I lose them or forget them.
I don't know how to find it again but it was two weeks ago. None of these rulers work for long, I lose them or forget them.
That was me. I have a quilt that I am in the process of finishing - this is SO easy - no drawing. Just sew, cut corner to corner, and put the 4 squares together in the pinwheel method. The only ruler you need is one to cut from corner to corner. And I learned to use a LOT of Best Press (or starch).
Check out my blog - I just posted it there last night: http://Marthava.blogspot.com
Martha
08-19-2010, 07:10 AM
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Too many steps for me. I'm not sure what this gets me since I already make hst that way. I just don't have her ruler. In my experience, a ruler that small slips around too much. I know she has it butted up against the thread, but only on one side.
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