A forgotten way to make HST 8 at a time
09-15-2013, 10:53 AM
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09-15-2013, 04:21 PM
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I bought this template ruler and use it all the time. It sure saves me a ton of time and no math and no worry about perfect 1/4 inch seams. http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=2570
09-15-2013, 05:45 PM
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Here is the formula I use:
Using the finished size of hst add 1 inch to that number. Take that number times 2 and add 1/4" to that number. i.e if you want 2" FINISHED hst you would add 2 plus 1 = 3. Then multiply 3x2 = 6, then add 1/4" = 6 1/4.
Take 2 squares that are each 6 1/4", place them right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from each corner to opposite corner and then a horizontal and vertical line at each half point of the square. Stitch 1/4" away from each DIAGONAL line. After stitching cut down the center of the square horizontally and vertically. You will then cut between the stitched lines to produce 8 hst. Press and square up if necessary.
Using the finished size of hst add 1 inch to that number. Take that number times 2 and add 1/4" to that number. i.e if you want 2" FINISHED hst you would add 2 plus 1 = 3. Then multiply 3x2 = 6, then add 1/4" = 6 1/4.
Take 2 squares that are each 6 1/4", place them right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from each corner to opposite corner and then a horizontal and vertical line at each half point of the square. Stitch 1/4" away from each DIAGONAL line. After stitching cut down the center of the square horizontally and vertically. You will then cut between the stitched lines to produce 8 hst. Press and square up if necessary.
Years ago I learned to make 8 HST at a time. Had not used the method for a long long time. I was amazed how nice they turned out. So I thought I would share just in case others have forgotten also.
The finished size of the HST then multiply by 2 and add 1-3/4 ins.
Example: 3 inch finished HST.
Would be 3 x 2 + 1-3/4 inch. = 7-3/4 square
Cut two squares 7-3/4 in. Place on grit board right side to right side and draw a line corner to corner and then lines to split block in half -- in this example at 3-7/8 in horizontal and vertical. Sew scant 1/4 in on both sizes of X lines. Using a rotating cutting mat and rotary cutter, cut on horizontal and vertical lines and between the stitched lines of the X. This equals 8 3-1/2 " HST.
Really fun and fast if you are using HST's for a border or a block that uses many HST I just has to trim off the ears...
Does this ring any bells?
Judy in Phx, AZ
The finished size of the HST then multiply by 2 and add 1-3/4 ins.
Example: 3 inch finished HST.
Would be 3 x 2 + 1-3/4 inch. = 7-3/4 square
Cut two squares 7-3/4 in. Place on grit board right side to right side and draw a line corner to corner and then lines to split block in half -- in this example at 3-7/8 in horizontal and vertical. Sew scant 1/4 in on both sizes of X lines. Using a rotating cutting mat and rotary cutter, cut on horizontal and vertical lines and between the stitched lines of the X. This equals 8 3-1/2 " HST.
Really fun and fast if you are using HST's for a border or a block that uses many HST I just has to trim off the ears...
Does this ring any bells?
Judy in Phx, AZ
09-16-2013, 03:23 AM
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I had just learnt how to make 8 HSTs from two squares which I thought was brilliant. But even more Brilliant is your telling me how to work out the size of the squares - thank you so much. Am off to write than down in my own book of tips!
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