What to pick for the first project?
#21
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Use El Burns methods that use oversize then cut to size. You cant go wrong that way.
Two and a half inch half square triangles have so many design uses that they are a great way to learn.
Take 2 fabrics, one light one dark. Cut into 6 in squares and put them togather right sides facing.
Draw an X corner to corner then sew 1/4 inch on each side of line.
Cut in half at the 3 in measure on both sides of square +. Then cut on drawn lines. You will have 8 over size half sqs that you trim to 2 1/2 inch squares.
Put them togather however you want to make an 8 1/2 square. 8 inch
finished in quilt.
Be sure and watch lots of videos on http://www.quilterstv.com
Two and a half inch half square triangles have so many design uses that they are a great way to learn.
Take 2 fabrics, one light one dark. Cut into 6 in squares and put them togather right sides facing.
Draw an X corner to corner then sew 1/4 inch on each side of line.
Cut in half at the 3 in measure on both sides of square +. Then cut on drawn lines. You will have 8 over size half sqs that you trim to 2 1/2 inch squares.
Put them togather however you want to make an 8 1/2 square. 8 inch
finished in quilt.
Be sure and watch lots of videos on http://www.quilterstv.com
#25
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
Use El Burns methods that use oversize then cut to size. You cant go wrong that way.
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Be sure and watch lots of videos on http://www.quilterstv.com
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Be sure and watch lots of videos on http://www.quilterstv.com
Thanks for the picture and the link. I haven't had a chance to look at it; I hope the method you speak of is there as well b/c I'm not familiar with it or any other for that matter at this point in time. :)
Is there a place where I can look up the acronyms? Not familiar with them yet either.
#26
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There are lots of El Burns videos on quilterstv. She also has some videos of her methods at her web site, Quilt In A Day.
She has special rulers for doing flying geese that are a must once you are more knowledgeable.
So many experts push their products and rulers that it can get very expensive. I found that the squares for HST is the best way and no special products or rulers involved.
If you need a different size HST you just add 2 in for each size. 6 inch makes 2 1/2 inch, 8 inch squares make 3 1/2 inch HST, 10 inch makes 4 1/2 ect.
Be sure and watch Billie Lauder videos too. She has some quicky methods.
She has special rulers for doing flying geese that are a must once you are more knowledgeable.
So many experts push their products and rulers that it can get very expensive. I found that the squares for HST is the best way and no special products or rulers involved.
If you need a different size HST you just add 2 in for each size. 6 inch makes 2 1/2 inch, 8 inch squares make 3 1/2 inch HST, 10 inch makes 4 1/2 ect.
Be sure and watch Billie Lauder videos too. She has some quicky methods.
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