Info needed for making @ 100+ HST
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Info needed for making @ 100+ HST
I have to make 100+ HST in lime and white. Pattern calls for cutting them 2 7/8 inches, sewing them and cutting them apart. I would rather cut 5" charm squares and sew around on the edges before cutting apart, but I don't know if I will end up with what I need, I think 5" will be OK. Because I don't have much extra fabric, I don't want to experiment to get the correct size. I am in my camper traveling so my various guides are not with me. Can anyone help me figure out the correct size ? This is for an outer border trim so the HST can be a little bigger. Thanks.
#2
This web site gives you the math to figure out the size you need. If your pattern calls for cutting them at 2 7/8 inches (which most people would round up to 3") then you must need 2" finished size. http://melaniedramatic.com/half-squa...angles-part-2/
If I had to cut that many from the same fabrics I would buy some thangles. http://www.thangles.com/howtheywork.html
If I had to cut that many from the same fabrics I would buy some thangles. http://www.thangles.com/howtheywork.html
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If using the same two colors you can make a grid for eg: 20 at a time.
Here is just one example posted on Google (type HST grid)
http://quiltsbyjen.ca/how-to-make-ha...s-with-a-grid/
Here is just one example posted on Google (type HST grid)
http://quiltsbyjen.ca/how-to-make-ha...s-with-a-grid/
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I would either use the grid system the Kitsie mentions, or the 'magic 8' method:
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
I've tried both and have problems drawing the grid exactly. I do better with the 8 at a time method.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...are-triangles/
I've tried both and have problems drawing the grid exactly. I do better with the 8 at a time method.
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My favorite (and I had to make 780 recently for a quilt) is Lynn Wilder's method for making 8 at a time. One light square and one dark square. Size of square is size of finished HST (which from your measurement is 2") + 1" X 2. In your case start with 2 6" squares. Sew and cut and trim and you have perfect square that join precisely. I have trouble copying the link on my IPad to how to cut and my hint for using blue painters tape but if you click on my name and go to my recent started threads, you will find it. Easy method
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