Step-by-Step
Instructions
on Cutting & Sewing blocks
Learn how to make these
three basic example blocks, and
you can apply this same technique
to make many other blocks
with HSTs and QSTs.
Any Size. No Fractions. No Dies!
Follow the color-coded chart.
Attach the purple, green, or red
bar (Addition) to the edge of
your ruler
All you need is one measurement.
Choose the finished patch size.
Line up the fabric, and cut the pieces.
Pick 2", 3", and 4" to
make 6", 9", or 12" blocks.
Cut Accurately:
1) Make 5 Squares
a) The S (purple) Addition extends the cutting edge by ½".
b) Cut strips, then turn them 90º to make squares.
2) Make Four HSTs:
a) The H (green) Additions extends the cutting edge by 0.854" - the exact seam allowance needed for HSTs.
b) Cut strips, then turn them 90º to make squares.
c) Cut the squares diagonally in half.
d) The ¼” seam allowance will be automatically included in the HSTs.
Trim the Triangle Points
Using the Prep-Tool
Align the Prep-Tool with the short sides
of the half-square triangles.
The Prep-Tool is included with
every Finished-Size Quilting Set.
3) Make Eight QSTs
a) The Q (red) Addition extends the cutting edge by 1.207" - the exact seam allowance needed for QSTs.
b) Cut strips, then turn them 90º to make squares.
c) Cut the squares into quarters.
d) The ¼” seam allowance will be automatically included in the QSTs.
Trim the Triangle Points
Using the Prep-Tool
Align the Prep-Tool with the long sides
of the quarter-square triangles.
Prep-Tool with
8-Page Booklet
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The Prep-Tool is included with
every Finished-Size Quilting Set.
Sew Accurately:
After sewing the pieces together, your block will measure 6 1/2". You’ll always have the extra 1/4” needed to sew the pieces, rows, or blocks together.
1) Sew the Pieces Together
How to sew the triangles together
There are 3 combinations of triangle squares:
Made of 2 HSTs
Made of 1 HST and 2 QSTs
Made of 4 QSTs
Double Friendship Star includes
3-Part Triangle Squares
How to Sew 3-Part Squares:
1) Line 2 QSTs up right sides together & sew.
2) Align the two sewn QSTs with an HST and sew them together.
3) Press them open with the seam to the dark side.
2-Part Triangle Squares:
An example block that contains
2-part triangle squares
Line 2 HSTs up
right sides together.
Sew together with a
scant 1/4" seam allowance.
Press them open with
the seam to the dark,
purple side.
4-Part Triangle Squares:
An example block that contains
4-part triangle squares
Line 2 sets of 2 QSTs up
right sides together & sew.
Line 2 sets of 2 sewn
QSTs up together & sew.
Press them open.
Sew Accurately!
The Super Easy Seam Guide Setter
is included with every
Finished-Size Quilting Set.
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To make sure the points on your triangles stay pointy in your finished block,
sew them together with a scant - slightly less than - ¼” seam allowance.
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What is a Scant 1/4"?
A scant ¼" is a seam allowance sewn slightly less than a full ¼".
This compensates for the thread and the fold, so the finished seam measures an accurate ¼". Your pieces will match and your points will be sharp.
Without a scant 1/4", your seams will end up wider than a full 1/4". The discrepancy can add up, so that your finished quilts can end up a little smaller than intended.
Our Super Easy Set includes
a Quilt Ruler Upgrade Kit.
Clip on & slide the included
Fabric Guide on your ruler
to the line you want, and
it will catch the fabric's edge.
The Super Easy Set also includes
Grip Strips, enough to slip-proof
your 12" & 24" rulers and
Seam Allowance Additions.
The color-coded breakdowns
included in the Seam Allowance Additions' 8-Page Booklet
- show you which Additions to use:
- - Purple: Squares
- Green: Half Square Triangles - - Red: Quarter Square Triangles
The 8-page booklet
- features more color-coded charts:
Made of policarbonate,
the Seam Allowance Additions
are virtually unbreakable:
Seam Allowance Additions not only simplify the complex math of seam allowances, but they also help you make triangles more accurately than using a ruler alone.
Using the same set, you can also
make all the blocks below.
All you need is
your ruler and our FSQ Set.
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