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Here's the math for HST's and QST's HST Measurements: Cut 2 squares as follows Pure Math: Finished unit (FU) + 7/8" Trim down Math: finished unit + 1" Example: Finished HST unit = 3" Cut 2 squares : FU + 1" or 3 + 1 = 4" squares needed. QST Measurements: QST's are comprised of 2 HST's. As there is an addition of 2 more seams, the math is a wee bit different. Cut 2 squares as follows Pure Math: Finished Unit (FU) + 1.25" Trim Down Math: FU + 1.5 Example: Finished QST unit = 3". 3" + 1.5 = 4.5" squares needed. Adapting to Magic 8 Method. Not mysterious! We are simply taking 4 cut units and placing them in one square 2 x 2. Therefore, take your measurements that you come up with above and multiply by two! Voila! You have your square dimensions. To wit: Magic 8 HST: FU = 3" Squares = 3 + 1 = 4. 4 x 2 = 8" square pairs needed. Magic 8 QST: FU = 3" Squares = 3 = 1.5 - 4.5 = 9" square pairs needed.
Thank you for this tutorial!!! I am in the middle of a project and had all these little triangle left over and realized I had this ruler!! I didn't know or could not figure out how to use it, perhaps I've quilting too long today but I turned to RU-vid and there you were!!! Again thank you!!!
I bought one of these and used it carefully, and found the resultant square wasn’t quite as big as it said on the ruler. I can only think this is due to material taken up in the seam when you open up the half square triangle. It’s only a bother when using with entire squares of the “same” size. Similar problem to the reasons for a scant quarter inch seam allowance.
If using a scant, it should be perfect. Ensure that your measurement for your trimmed up size is on the seam line. A 3" finished square requires that you put your 3.5" line on the seam. I use this method exclusively and my blocks are perfect.
So did you align the point of the ruler with the point of the fabric triangle? Or did you line the 1" on your seamline then put an equal amount of extra fabric on either side of the ruler sides?
you should align the trimmed size of the block with the seam line. If you have a 3" finished block, your trim size is 3.5". You would line your 3.5" line with the seam.
Thank you so much I have to make alot and when I say alot I mean it.....and have been trying to figure out how and I have this ruler and the way you explained it I got it.....
Yay! I learned some things! I had no idea about the clear foot being used for echo! I just finished a quilt, now I can’t wait to try this! Also, a no-brainer about the correlation to stitch size and small circles, but until you demonstrated that, I had no idea. I’m excited to get my next quilt ready to try these amazing things!
Wonderful new tips for me to try. I have one question. How do you turn off the sensor that lets the machine know the little door to the bobbin area will be staying open? Thank you.
Just discovered your videos and I've found them very easy to follow and no I never knew what that little hole was for! The video quality was a little fuzzy (unfocused?) would you be able to take a little more time to show close ups of your stitches front and back? Thanks
Have been watching you on sewing quarter in England this morning your material is out of this world and you are a lovely person hope you enjoy your stay best wishes mickyxx
I wonder if other machines could do something similar. I have a JUKI with embroidery options... so the KEY is using a clear top thread. Which then...why not just make longer stitches???
I really love the beautiful quilt behind u would that be English piecing, that quilt behind you was what I thought the video was going to show how to do. The video was good. Could u let me no how to do quilt behind u though?
English Paper Piecing is my favorite type of quilt making! I really love the quiet meditative action of it, and that you can bring a few pieces with you anywhere and always have something to do with your hands. It's amazing how much progress you can make in just those little found moments sitting in traffic or waiting for an appointment. And it's incredibly fulfilling to have a gorgeous piece of handwork to show off after it is all finished! Everyone is always so impressed because they KNOW you had to have done it all by hand and they cannot imagine how you managed it.