make 1/2 sq triangle to make the size of finished 3 1/2'' sq
12-25-2014, 05:42 AM
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Be aware when using the Missouri Star Quilt Co with Jenny, many, many times, her methods produce biased edges. You really have to pay attention when sewing them to avoid stretching. Better too use the stitch across (corner to corner) method. When trying to figure out the size squares need to make a certain size square, add 7/8" ( or one inch and trim).
12-25-2014, 06:34 AM
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I have seen directions to do as QuiltingHaven does, but use a very large fabric to start. If you want to make 100's of the same HST's, use fabric big enough to make most of them at one time. For the 3 1/2 finished HST's each section need to be 4 1/2. So two pieces of fabric 9" X18" RST would make 16 HST's. 18 X 18 would yield 32 etc.
12-25-2014, 10:52 AM
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I'm not new to thread but first time post in. Just wanted to know if I'm missing something. Why can you not iron a folded crease on square to do triangles then sew on either side instead of all the marking. This seems to work faster for me. You ladies and gentlemen are so helpful so very curious if I'm missing something. Enjoy all soooo much!!
12-25-2014, 06:43 PM
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I believe the formula for figuring the size of HSTs is to take the size and add 7/8", so for 3-1/2" HSTs, you'd start with a 4-3/8" square. However, since cutting anything in 1/8" increments is a pain, I do the same thing Maniac does, make the squares 4-1/2" and then trim. Eleanor Burns has a Triangle Square Up Ruler that makes trimming easy, because you trim the triangle before you press it open, so you only have to make two cuts.
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