Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Half Square Triangles

Half Square Triangles
I tell everyone that comes into the shop that I am "Triangle Impaired"  I just can never get them perfect and it bugs me to pieces.  Right now I am working on a quilt that has 192 half square triangle blocks.  SheEsH!!! What was I thinking?  So, while cuisine around on Pinterest I found this helpful little gem and thought I would share it with you!!  Hopefully, it will help you!
Nadine

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I always add 7/8 of an inch to the finished size I want the square to be. I like what you found on Pinterest though. Good to know.

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  2. NedraMarch 7, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    These are great formulas to know. Thanks Nadine! I'm repinning!

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  3. LaurieMarch 7, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I guess I stupid or something. When I take 2 4" squares, mark the middle and sew 1/4" from the mark, I still ket a 4" square. So what does this chart tell you?????

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  4. LaurieMarch 7, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    wow, look at all those typos "I'm and get"

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  5. RosaMarch 7, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks so much!

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  6. NicoleNovember 24, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    The table only helps if you point out the construction method! If you build the HST the more conventional way you'll get unexpected sizes.

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