Tutorial for first time triangles
06-28-2015, 06:49 AM
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Try the different methods given and find what works for you. Oversize is the best way to go for accurate squares. Personally I use the June Taylor method and ruler. Do a search on u-tube for June Taylor half square triangle. When I trim my squares with the ruler I also get rid of the dog ears. Quick and easy.
06-28-2015, 07:00 AM
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Magic 8 is by far my favorite way to make hst. Google magic 8 half square triangles and you will get loads of hits. You take 2 squares of fabric sew 4 straight lines cut apart and end up w/ 8 hst all on straight of grain.
06-28-2015, 12:24 PM
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The best advice I can give is to oversize your squares. Draw a diagonal line from point to point. Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line. After you cut these apart and press, then trim them to the size needed. Make sure you use a ruler with a 45 degree line that is lined up on your seam. It seems that no matter how carefully I cut and sew my blocks never come out perfect. That is why most quilters will over size and trim down. If your pattern said to cut squats at 3 7/8, cut them 4 inches. That little bit can make a huge difference and save you a lot of frustration
06-28-2015, 01:35 PM
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I also use Triangulations computer disk. You have everysize you can think of and it prints right on your home printer so you can have it at 2AM if that is when you want it. The disk also comes with 1/4 sq triangles and Flying geese. Perfect everytime. I have used it for about 5 years now and I use it a lot.
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06-28-2015, 01:38 PM
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06-29-2015, 05:02 PM
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! Awesome! Now I just have to get a few moments to sew and try them all out. If this goes well, I hope to eventually make a big star quilt. Those are different triangles, I guess. The stars are my favorites.
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