How to make these hst the easy way.
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How to make these hst the easy way.
I just got a new block of the month for Christmas figs and am excited to try to make the first block. It calls for a ton of half square triangles made from 3 inch squares that are cut on the diagonal then sewed together individually. Isn’t there a way to make them 8 at a time? Does anyone know how to figure out what size squares to start with to end up with 2 1/2 “ hst?
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That is how I make mine too except I start with a larger square (1/4” larger) on the chart. My formula for 8 at a time is size of one finished square + 1” x 2 = size of large square.
E.g. To end up with eight 2” HST:
2”+ 1” x 2 = 6” large square. Cut 2.
E.g. To end up with eight 2” HST:
2”+ 1” x 2 = 6” large square. Cut 2.
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This link explains it, but when you use the magic 8 method one side is perfect so I line that one perfect side against one outside edge of the square ruler and line the stitches to the diagonal line and only cut one edge to perfection. http://corianderquilts.com/2014/01/epic-hst-technique/
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This is an interesting technique if you want to make many hst's with many fabrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
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That is brilliant. I don't do much scrappy but such a great technique for those who do. All that needless pulling and stretching those bias pieces was giving me chest pains though.
This is an interesting technique if you want to make many hst's with many fabrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
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This is an interesting technique if you want to make many hst's with many fabrics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc3ClOPu4_w
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I just got a new block of the month for Christmas figs and am excited to try to make the first block. It calls for a ton of half square triangles made from 3 inch squares that are cut on the diagonal then sewed together individually. Isn’t there a way to make them 8 at a time? Does anyone know how to figure out what size squares to start with to end up with 2 1/2 “ hst?
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