From traditional Nine- Patch units, to Glorified Nine- Patch, uneven Nine- Patch, and Double Nine- Patch blocks, this simply block produces beautiful results. Half Square Triangles: Specialty Tools. Karen Johnson. There are many specialty tools for making half square triangles (HSTs). We'll show you how to use Fons & Porter's Half and Quarter Ruler by Omnigrid, the Wonder cut Ruler, Brenda Henning's Triangulations software, and June Tailor's Perfect Half and Quarter Square Ruler. There's a good chance you have one of these hiding out in your sewing room, but never used. Brush off the dust and try it out again! As we mentioned last week, specialty rulers can be fun and easy, but only if you use them regularly enough to remember how they work. And don't miss the attached videos that demonstrate these same tools. Sometimes live action is just easier, but you can pick which works better for you. Fons and Porter Half and Quarter Ruler by Omnigrid. Pros: You don. Look at the yellow lines that are running left to right . Since you print the size you need, on demand, you don't have to store anything except the software. Since I snapped a few pics along the way of my improved disappearing nine patch quilt for my little girl, I thought I’d throw together a quick little tutorial for anyone interested in this super easy, versatile block. Bug Fabric, an online fabric shop based in Redmond, WA, was born of a love for fabric and quilting. We pride ourselves in offering an outstanding selection of high quality fabrics to accommodate your sewing, quilting and home. When it comes time to add a border to your quilt, you can go simple or plan something elaborate. That is, unless you decide to skip the border altogether. If you are sewing a quilt pattern, you may choose to sew the pattern as. Finally sharing pictures of the finished neutrals quilt I’ve been working on. This traditionally styled quilt is made from only shades of white and gray fabrics, giving it a subtle modern feel. The friend who this quilt was. Explore Niurka Alfaro's board 'Missouri star quilt tutorials' on Pinterest, the world's catalog of ideas. A to Z Kids (AJP391) Daisies and dots, Big Kids and tots So simple and sweet this little quilt makes a great treat! Finished size 31' x 46' square This quilt was made using American Jane fabric for Moda Hop, Skip and a Jump. No complicated executable files to deal with. Just open the software, find your size and print. This method is great if you don't trust your 1/4. If you're not careful, the ripping process could damage some of your stitches. Let's begin. First, load the CD into your computer. There are no special requirements for this software, because it's only . For those of you that don't speak geek, that just means this is super easy and won't take any thinking or special steps. Most computers already have Adobe Reader and that's all you need. So, load the CD and open the option called Half Square Triangles. First you'll see very detailed instructions with excellent photos. You'll also see a comprehensive list of all the sizes of triangles that Brenda provides. Scroll down to the size of Finished HST you want and print that page on your home printer. Print as many copies as you need. We used regular printer paper. It's full of information, but not in a confusing way. Here's what's included: What . What size the paper pattern should measure, to be sure your printer didn't shrink or enlarge it.. It tells you exactly what size the outside lines of the page should measure, and ours was exact without making any printer modifications. How many HSTs you'll get from this page, so you'll know if you need to print more. Now, notice there are dotted lines and solid lines. We'll be sewing on the dotted lines, then cutting on the solid lines. More on that in a moment. Next, cut two pieces of contrasting fabrics approximately the size of the paper pattern. In our example, we cut larger than the paper so you could see it, but you can save fabric and cut it just 1/4. Right Sides Together (RST), layer the two pieces with the lighter side on top. Add the paper pattern on top and pin. Place the pins strategically so they are not in the way of the dotted lines, so you won't have to move them when you begin stitching. Now you stitch. Set your sewing machine stitch to a smaller stitch. Brenda suggests 1. Our machine was digital and we set it to 1. She also suggests using a size 1. Both the thicker needle and the smaller stitch size will help perforate the paper so it will tear off more easily, much like when you foundation paper piece. Notice all the dotted lines on the paper pattern are continuous! You just keep on stitching the entire page, stitching right on the dotted lines. Now you cut. Keep in mind you're cutting through both paper and fabric, so you might want to use a rotary blade designated for paper only. We cut through the longer solid lines first, then trimmed the little corners off second. It goes really fast and looks like this: Time to prepare our blocks for ripping off the paper. Notice the paper is still attached, and is on the light fabric (because of our careful planning in the beginning). Lay the block paper side down and finger press the seam open. Notice the bias is protected because the paper is holding the light side steady. Hold one thumb firmly over the center of stitching. This is to protect the bias and the stitching when you tug. Now tug the paper firmly, starting from the center and working your way out. This also protects the stitches at each end from coming undone. Finish ripping off the slim section of paper, again starting from the middle and working your way out. This makes great TV work. Do all your stitching, then pop in a good movie and rip away! June Tailor's Perfect Half Square and Quarter Square Triangles Ruler. Pros: This ruler takes you through all the steps to making HSTs and Quarter Square blocks. It also works very well if you like to make your HSTs oversized and trim them down. The center section has a nice squaring up feature that helps you make your HSTs perfectly square. This method is great if you don't trust your 1/4. Looking at the photo below, see the far left side has an open space to mark your 1/4. The far right side has a cutting guide for your rotary cutter to cut the square in half. And the center section allows you to square up your HST perfectly. Start with the size square you want. The complete instructions included with the ruler remind you of the special HST formula. For an unfinished HST that measures 3. Cut two of contrasting fabrics and layer them Right Sides Together (RST). Lay the ruler on top of the lighter fabric. Using a fine marker, draw down both sides of the opening. This gives you perfectlyl spaced stitching lines. That look like this: Stitch on both lines till it looks like this: Layer the Perfect ruler on the block, this time using the cutting guides on the right side of the ruler. The dotted lines of the ruler lay on top of your stitched lines of the block, allowing the cutting guide to be perfectly poised for your cut. Make the cut and you'll have two HSTs. Carefully press open. If you've ever made HSTs, you know they simply don't turn out exactly square. Fabric is flexible and has a life of it's own. Using the center section of the Perfect ruler to square up your block will ensure it's ready for piecing into your quilt. Use the guides to lay your block under the ruler. Find the cutting guide and using your rotary cutter, trim up any little bits that keep your block from being perfect. We only had teeny tiny bits, but it made a difference. This step also cuts off those little ears that get in your way later. After you cut, rotate your block to trim up the other two sides. A perfect Half Square Triangle block!
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