I believe I have found using 10" squares on this method will give 6.5" HST, 8" squares to start with will give (I think) 5" HST. (If this isn't right, someone please correct! I'm at work and don't have that notepad with me!)
Originally Posted by buddy'smom
(Post 5936664)
There both beautiful. Have you tried the one with 10" squares. You take two squares and put the face to face and stitch 1/4" all around, cut twice corner to corner and than you have 4 squares and goes together super fast.
ube quilting
03-18-2013 02:14 PM
Both are very nice, fresh and contemporary. I want to try one in some day.
peace
joyce888
03-18-2013 02:18 PM
Very nice and thanks for the comparison.
katier825
03-18-2013 03:22 PM
Originally Posted by WTxRed
(Post 5935804)
Love Chevrons - have started collecting fabrics for DGD's chevron as my next project. I appreciate your review/comments/input. Both of yours are very nice. What size HST's did you use? What was your final size?
Thanks in advance..
I can't find my notes, but think I started with 6" or 6-1/2" squares, drew a line diagonally and sewed 1/4" on either side, then cut down the middle. I had a couple that came out a little small, so I trimmed them down to 5-1/4" and they ended up 4-3/4" finished. Odd size I know, but I didn't want to cut them too small because I wasn't planning a border on this one. Try one w/scraps or paper and see how it works for you. I believe the basic formula is to add 7/8" I'm not a fan of cutting such measurements. I'd rather trim off a small amount and end up with a 1/4,1/2 or whole inch amount.
audsgirl
03-18-2013 03:51 PM
I've never done one of these, so thanks for doing the comparison. When I do make one, I hope I remember your results. Both quilts are great!
copycat
03-19-2013 03:28 AM
Beautiful quilts. Thanks for sharing your comparisons. A chevron is on my bucket list .
solstice3
03-19-2013 04:58 AM
both look great.
nls
03-19-2013 05:07 AM
Both are very pretty!
Iraxy
03-19-2013 05:49 AM
Thank you for the comparisons. Who knew there would be such differences? Beautiful quilts.
psailer
03-19-2013 11:31 AM
both are equally beautiful.. you did a great job.. love the colors...
