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HSTs

BrendaP

Re: HSTs
« Reply #15 on: June 10, 2017, 21:18:14 PM »


And Wrenkies method, as far as i recall, will yield 4 HST's per 1 matched pair of squares....

Of course if you then take 2 of the resultant HST's put them right sides together pattern to plain, sew and cut again you get QST's


The difference between HSTs and QSTs is not how they are re-assembled, it's how they are cut.

You could assemble 4 HST to make a square with diagonal cuts on the outside or you could assemble 4 QSTs to make a square with the stable on-grain cuts to the outside.

Likewise you could pair two HSTs to make a square with the on grain cuts around the outside or you could pair two QSTs with with the stretchy diagonal cuts on the outside.
« Last Edit: June 10, 2017, 23:19:05 PM by BrendaP »
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
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wrenkins

Re: HSTs
« Reply #16 on: June 10, 2017, 21:30:02 PM »
Wrenkins' head fell off.  :[
However...her table runner is taking shape.  0_0
I'm trying to improve my accuracy and this method looked as if it might fit the bill. If I was using all different fabrics then the chained triangles would probably work better for randomness.
So far so good. I haven't used any starch mostly because I have none but I can clearly see the pattern which was my main concern.
All I have to do now is work out how to sew C*******s Trees for t'other side  -<
Harbouring resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die!

Iminei

Re: HSTs
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2017, 07:36:10 AM »
The difference between HSTs and QSTs is not how they are re-assembled, it's how they are cut.

Well that's me told!

You could assemble 4 HST to make a square with diagonal cuts on the outside or you could assemble 4 QSTs to make a square with the stable on-grain cuts to the outside.

Likewise you could pair two HSTs to make a square with the on grain cuts around the outside or you could pair two QSTs with with the stretchy diagonal cuts on the outside.


and Imi's head blew off and gently rolled down to join Wrenkies!!
The Imperfect Perfectionist sews again

rubywishes

Re: HSTs
« Reply #18 on: June 11, 2017, 08:29:23 AM »
and Imi's head blew off and gently rolled down to join Wrenkies!!
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Clunk......and there goes my noggin too!  Pass the aspirin please!
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Juki TL2010Q, Juki DX7,  Singers: 1917 27K treadle (aka Gertie), 1957 99k (aka Vincent), 1951 99k knee lever (aka Shirley), 1950 99k handcrank (aka Alice), 1927 28K (aka Dora), 1947 201K treadle with motor conversion (aka Livvy)
....and the dusting and vacuming can wait!

BrendaP

Re: HSTs
« Reply #19 on: June 11, 2017, 08:33:43 AM »
As we all know there are no quilt police out there, but seriously, if you join pairs of QSTs to make small squares, by whatever method, you will have the diagonal cuts on all four sides and that will make things more difficult when you sew those squares to other pieces.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.

wrenkins

Re: HSTs
« Reply #20 on: June 11, 2017, 18:23:52 PM »
The good news is they're going together ok. Phew! I'm being very careful with my stretchy edges but it's so far so good.
There are a couple of slight dimply bits where my SA went squinty but not to bad for a first effort. I'm amazed at the accuracy of my points too.  :o
I hope she likes it after all this.  -<
Harbouring resentment is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other person to die!