Need help on 1/2 Square Triangle size
#11
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I really mis-understood! If you have 5" squares already cut then the finished size of this square will be 4.5". So to get 4.5 ' HST the you need to take 4.5 +7/8= 5 3/8 and cut you new blocks for HST 5 3/8". or as DUNSTER said round up to 5.5" and cut to size. Draw a line on the diaginal and sew 1/4" on either side. and then cut down the middle.
#13
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Thanks I was going crossed eyed trying to figure out all of the answers, boy there is a lot of talent on this board.
i learned something new every time I'm on, now just gotta figure out how to get off the board and do some productive sewing.
i learned something new every time I'm on, now just gotta figure out how to get off the board and do some productive sewing.
#14
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I really mis-understood! If you have 5" squares already cut then the finished size of this square will be 4.5". So to get 4.5 ' HST the you need to take 4.5 +7/8= 5 3/8 and cut you new blocks for HST 5 3/8". or as DUNSTER said round up to 5.5" and cut to size. Draw a line on the diaginal and sew 1/4" on either side. and then cut down the middle.
#16
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You got it right and from some of the other post I had sort of figured that out but then changed my mind to do 51/2 I had planned to do it today and something came up (grandkids) so now it is right and I will go it tomorrow or at least start THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
#17
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but if you want to use the 5" squares with the "new" HST don't you need to make the HST 5" inches too? So you would take 5" + 7/8= 5 7/8 (or 6") to end up with 5". Draw a line on the diaginal and sew 1/4" on either side. and then cut down the middle. ? then you have the solid 5" square (that you already have cut out) and the 5" HST pieced unit to sew together however you need for your pattern. or did I just totally miss what is needed here?
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