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02-24-2017, 11:59 AM

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Krystyna

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This is the pattern: http://www.jedicraftgirl.com/2016/12...t-pattern.html

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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

Depends on the pattern. Can you post a link or describe the pattern?
Some do require that extra precision. You could always make a test
block first.

02-24-2017, 05:15 PM

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sushi

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Like others, I favor the Magic 8 method of making HSTs (HSTs being what the 7/8" thing is about). I also learned (the hard way) to oversize them slightly.

While I haven't tried it yet, I found this alternate HST tutorial online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A91W0tUTFyg. Has anyone tried it? If so, how well did it work?

02-24-2017, 10:11 PM

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Oksewnsew

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Hi ya...you (everyone) need to get one of these rulers:
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Grid...e+grids+rulers

It IS a lifesaver - I've had one for many years and have used it regularly. It is so easy to use.

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Originally Posted by Krystyna

I just looked at three different patterns I'm considering and they all require 3 7/8" squares. What's up with that? Why not 4"? Why do I have to go squinting around for that 1/8" mark? Would it make a difference if I said, "The heck with it! I'm cutting them 4"?"

02-25-2017, 09:37 PM

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AudreyB

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The 3-7/8" can work if your seam allowance is perfect. I prefer to cut mine 4", draw a line diagonally from corner to corner, then sew 1/4" on each side of the line. Most blocks then end u[ a tad big so each HSQ needs ro be terimmed to size.