Ladyjanedoe

I'd use Thangles <grin>

kateyb

I think some of the problems will be hidden in your seam allowance when you start putting your blocks together.
How I usually make triangle squares is:
Example
To have a 5 1/2" unfinished half square triangle cut 1 each of two different colors 6" squares. Draw a line diagonally across one of the squares. Sew 1/4" on each side of drawn line. Cut apart on the drawn line. You will have 2 half square triangle blocks. Press to dark. Using the 45 degree line on a square ruler trim to 5 1/2 inch square.
Using this method works for me. See if it works for you.
Always cut the squares half inch bigger than you want the triangle blocks to be.
Hope this helps

MillieH

I see areas where you will lose your points on the triangles when you sew the square into the rest of the top with the 1/4" seam. If it were mine, I'd rip the top row of triangles and the right hand outside row, and resew them with attention to the 1/4" seam--or make that inner seam a scant 1/4" if necessary. You many need to rip and reposition the right outer row above the blue triagle, too.
It'll surely be easier to fix now than later.

cminor

Here is my 2nd attempt. Not perfect but better.

jme

Looks much nicer!! Good work.

MillieH

Looks perfect to me! I know you are happier with this one.

fleurdelisquilts.com

Your note says it's for a sampler, which means you need only one of these blocks. I'd let it be until the rest of the blocks are made. Then, if you still feel that it's too wonky and you have enough fabrics, make another of this block. You'll have a little more experience behind you and more perspective as to whether this one will fit in with the rest. I think it's salvage-able but you may not agree when you're done with the rest of the blocks. If they're all close to perfect, you may want to remake this one. If you find you have a few mistakes in the other blocks and you're willing to make everything work somehow, you could be satisfied with it. I want to see the rest of the quilt, I love the colors and samplers in general. Good luck.

tjradj

Love your colours and you put in a great effort.
I find that when I'm doing triangles, I have to starch the daylights out of my fabric before the bias edges will behave. Once I have them the texture of thick paper, then I'll cut and start piecing, and not before.
Trial and error my friend. And really, there are no 'errors', just design challenges!

cminor

I did notice when I starched the blue it really made a difference. In the long run I am sure it will be fine. This will be for me and my thought behind it was to keep it interesting and try some blocks I normally would not put in a quilt. I love the idea of samplers and now I know I really like the process too :)

Thanks for all the kind words!

franie

It looks fine. Put with something else it will square up just fine.