I really need to find a project that doesn't involve a million HSTs! I've realized with working on this Dots on Dots project that I really don't like squaring up. HSTs mean lots of extra squaring up before you even sew the pieces into a block. Here's a nice picture of some squared off bits for your enjoyment...
This project has 28 of these little 2.5 inch (unfinished) HST squares in each block (plus another 8 regular 2.5 inch squares). So far I've sewn one block together and squared up the pieces for 2 more. There are 20 blocks total, so I've got a long way to go. I hope I can finish them before I go nuts! :)
Anyone have a trick for squaring up so many pieces? Any time saving tips would be much appreciated...
Happy crafting!
This project has 28 of these little 2.5 inch (unfinished) HST squares in each block (plus another 8 regular 2.5 inch squares). So far I've sewn one block together and squared up the pieces for 2 more. There are 20 blocks total, so I've got a long way to go. I hope I can finish them before I go nuts! :)
Anyone have a trick for squaring up so many pieces? Any time saving tips would be much appreciated...
Happy crafting!
I cant decide what I am going to do for my project.. I dont know what HST is either? We need one of those Accult cutters for squares..
ReplyDeleteI use the June Tailor Perfect Half Square Triangle Ruler that I bought at Joann Fabrics with a 40% off coupon. It is awesome. Helps you mark your squares before sewing, helps you cut them into 2 HST and helps you square them up. It makes about 6 different sizes of HST.
ReplyDeleteYour fabric looks fun....looking forward to seeing it in the hop!
Um, I'm not sure what you mean by squaring up. I sew the pieces together and that's it, no extra work needed.
ReplyDeletei've got nothin'. i squared up so many tiny HST's in my FW squares and i still just did it the regular way. i've been considering a large HST project 12-15" per block. i don't think i'll bother squaring those up.
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