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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 06-27-2006, 08:24 PM (1 of 11)
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I found the best method for me. It took some practice but I actually got some good looking squares! I bought the quilting bible and followed one of the methods in the book for grid and chain sewing block pieces. For the life of me I couldn't get the darn triangles to line up exact after cutting them (resulting ina horrible excuse for a pinwheel block when assembled) - I know it takes practice with rotary cutter, and some practice sewing them together. But, I gotta tell you, it's so much easier to sew the blocks on a grid, then cut. Does anyone else use this method? Am I wasting any time or fabric with this method? I feel like I'm getting somewhere now! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257 
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From: JoanieB
Date: 06-28-2006, 10:47 PM (2 of 11)
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Butterfly: Are you talking about using the method where you take two squares of fabric, right sides together, draw a diagonal line across the blocks and sew a qtr of and inch on each side of the line and the cut in two on the drawn line? This resulting in 2 HST blocks, if so then yes, that is the way I make my HST blocks. JoanieB 
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User: JoanieB
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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 06-29-2006, 06:43 AM (3 of 11)
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That is the one - yes.
You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: Skye
Date: 06-29-2006, 04:35 PM (4 of 11)
yep that is how I do mine too - a bit of a dogs breakfast if I cut the triangles and stitch that dreaded bias  Sounds like you are hooked
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User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 06-29-2006, 04:37 PM (5 of 11)
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I always cut my two squares a little bigger, then after I sew the two seams and cut, I press and trim to my desired size. I've NEVER been able to have them come out perfectly right if I don't make them bigger first.
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User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-29-2006, 07:11 PM (6 of 11)
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That is the only way I got decent HST done that I could use...
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 07-02-2006, 12:40 PM (7 of 11)
Me too! This is definitely the way I do it.  I read too, if you add 7/8" to your square, then it will turn out the correct size. BUT I hate fooling around with 1/8" of an inch, so I just cut them to the nearest inch, then trim my surrounding squares to match their finished size. Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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From: nativetexan
Date: 07-10-2006, 07:57 PM (8 of 11)
if you're making hst's and cutting apart and trimming, you must be certain to place the 45 degree line on your ruler on the seam where your two fabrics meet. then trim. othewise you're right, your pin wheels won't meet up correctly. i hope this helps. just watch that line and trim them all the same way and size. good luck.  http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/blockinstr/hstinstr/hstinstruction.html CC
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User: nativetexan
Member since: 11-15-2005 Total posts: 57 
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From: Butterflyrf71
Date: 07-11-2006, 08:44 AM (9 of 11)
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Nativetexan - that was perfecto! I was going along my merry way w/ HST's - but wasn't triming them after - what a difference! Thanks! You Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm, and place their trust in you. Isaiah 26:3, AV
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User: Butterflyrf71
Member since: 05-02-2006 Total posts: 257
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From: NDNQuilter
Date: 07-18-2006, 05:26 AM (10 of 11)
| It's the only way for me. I hate cutting out and never seem to get a rotary cut straight. Happy quilting. Gena |
User: NDNQuilter
Member since: 10-04-2002 Total posts: 90 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 07-20-2006, 07:59 PM (11 of 11)
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I tried this method and it works really well. I worked on a pattern called "Glory Be" today and the little blocks are only 1 7/8 inches. Talk about HARD to sew together. The problem I am having is that when I get the blocks made and then sew them together (like in rows of 3) the middle one seems to pucker. This particular pattern had 6 star shapes and the ended up semi-put together but not perfect. I think it's gonna just take practice. Doing this method with the half square triangles though works quite well and saves ALOT of time!! Julie
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User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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