triangles already cut
#11
Originally Posted by quiltykim
Hi all, I am just sick. I am making a quilt with half square triangles and after I cut all the squares into triangles then I ready about the easy way to do half square triangles. So I have 64 squares to make and I'm afraid I will ruin everthing trying to sew these together (the bias thing and trying to keep the 1/4 all the way to the end off the point. Is all hope lost or can I get through this with the triangles I have? Thanks much! Kim
#15
Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North East Lower peninsula of Michigan
Posts: 6,231
My very first quilt was all half square triangles and I sewed them all together. I think it is still the best quilt I have made. (My avatar pic) I just wish I had made it a little larger, It just fits the top of a full size bed with maybe a 4 inch overhang. It really isn't hard. I chain pieced, pressed and snipped the threads between after pressing.
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clay Springs AZ
Posts: 3,229
I now make perfect HST every time and it is so easy.
Quilt in a Day has a triangle square up ruler that you only need to make one cut to square up your triangles. It is the best investment I have made.
I have tried many different methods and have a drawer full of them and none work as well as El Burns method.
Try her website for instructions.
http://quiltinaday.com
Quilt in a Day has a triangle square up ruler that you only need to make one cut to square up your triangles. It is the best investment I have made.
I have tried many different methods and have a drawer full of them and none work as well as El Burns method.
Try her website for instructions.
http://quiltinaday.com
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 935
Have you ever considered a Wonder Cut ruler? No measuring; just cut on the lines they tell you. And, only two seams to sew, both on the straight of grain, so no bias edges to deal with. It was about $14 when I bought it (on line) -- I am no longer afraid of doing HSTs. Also does a nice job on QSTs, too.
#18
You may like using Thangles to make HSTs. I like them when making small HSTs. There are so many ways to make them and different rulers and guides to use. One tip when using the draw a line from corner to corner square method, it's faster to fold and press the square and use the pressed line as the guide.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AngieS
Links and Resources
11
10-07-2011 04:58 PM