Actually, I meant that when you said some people like to make oversized triangles so that they can square them up by trimming them. I am curious as to how they take the dimensions of a pattern yet are able to cut out bigger triangles. This way, when they go to square them up they have more fabric to work with. Perhaps you can demonstrate this technique in another video. Tx
Ah, I get your question now. To get an oversized HST that you can trim down, you would shift your ruler up a bit before cutting. In the example in the video we lined up the ruler exactly on the 2 1/2" marks. To make it a bit oversized you could line your ruler up on the 2 5/8" marks.
The disadvantage of this method is that all outside edges are on the bias. Far better to use the 2 - at a time method, or 8 - at a time method. The 4 - at a time method also results in outside edges on the bias.
Thank you, I’m glad you thought it is a good beginner tutorial. I get your point about waste. Cutting HSTs from strips doesn’t create too much waste if the strips are not much bigger than the HST size. I recommend some wiggle room in size, especially for beginners, but you could play with cutting narrower strips to reduce waste. I mostly use this method for 2 1/2” strips that I already have in my stash.
Nifty. I don't have to buy a different fancy ruler. Thank you for this tutorial.
I'm guilty of buying too many fancy rulers! But in practice I mostly just reach for the basics.
New subscriber! Keep 'em coming😊
Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot to me!
You do a great job as a tutor😊
Thanks for the tip! Never thought to us my square up ruler.
So glad it was helpful!
My first time on your channel. What a nicely done tutorial, thank you!
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I love this kit! Simply beautiful and looks super easy! ❤
Glad you like it!
Enjoyed this video very much, from Ontario Canada
Thanks for watching!
Love the quilt behind you!
Thanks! An improv quilt made of course with my favorite triangles.
Great video! And always good to see you!!
Thanks! You too!
Great video. Thank you.
So glad you liked it!
Actually, I meant that when you said some people like to make oversized triangles so that they can square them up by trimming them. I am curious as to how they take the dimensions of a pattern yet are able to cut out bigger triangles. This way, when they go to square them up they have more fabric to work with. Perhaps you can demonstrate this technique in another video. Tx
Ah, I get your question now. To get an oversized HST that you can trim down, you would shift your ruler up a bit before cutting. In the example in the video we lined up the ruler exactly on the 2 1/2" marks. To make it a bit oversized you could line your ruler up on the 2 5/8" marks.
The disadvantage of this method is that all outside edges are on the bias. Far better to use the 2 - at a time method, or 8 - at a time method. The 4 - at a time method also results in outside edges on the bias.
Very true, so handle with care to avoid stretching those bias edges. 😀 Starching the strips helps too.
This is how to get hst from strip. But nice remind er
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To you too!
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There is alot of waste using your technique. Waste drives me nuts! Good beginner tutorial.
Thank you, I’m glad you thought it is a good beginner tutorial. I get your point about waste. Cutting HSTs from strips doesn’t create too much waste if the strips are not much bigger than the HST size. I recommend some wiggle room in size, especially for beginners, but you could play with cutting narrower strips to reduce waste. I mostly use this method for 2 1/2” strips that I already have in my stash.
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this is a great idea...I am wondering if there is a way to use this for flying geese?
Interesting idea, I'll have to think about that.
How do you make oversized triangles?
Actually, for large sizes, I would probably use a different technique. Check out my video on the two-at-time technique.