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    Step-by-Step
    InstructionsĀ 

    How to sew triangles together

    There are 3 combinations
    of triangle squares:

    Made of 2 HSTs

    Made of 1 HST and 2 QSTs

    Made of 4 QSTs

    These three blocks include the three combinations listed above. Follow the instructions showing how to make all three blocks, and you will be able to create any other blocks made with Squares, HSTs, and QSTs.

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    3 basic quilt blocks - Guidelines4Quilting

    If you can make all three blocks above, you can create any blocks made with Squares, HSTs, and QSTs.

    2-Part Triangle Squares:

    An example block that contains
    2-part triangle squares:

    quilt block and breakdown chart - Guidelines4Quilting

    Line two 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.

    3-Part Triangle Squares:

    How to Sew 3-Part Squares:

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    1) Line 2 QSTs up right sides together & sew.

    Double Friendship Star includes
    3-Part Triangle Squares

    2) Align the two sewn QSTs with an HST and sew them together.

    3) Press them open with the seam to the dark side.

    4-Part Triangle Squares:

    An example block that contains
    4-part triangle squares

    ohio start quilt blocks and breakdown chart - Guidelines4Quilting

    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!

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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 - Ā¼ā€ seam allowance.

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    What is a Scant 1/4"?

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    A scant Ā¼" is a seam allowance sewn slightly less than a full Ā¼".

    This compensates for the thread and the fold, so the finished seam measures an accurate Ā¼". Your pieces will match and your points will be sharp.
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    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.

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    The Super Easy Seam Guide Setter
    is included with every
    Finished-Size Quilting Set.

    Super easy seam guide setter by Guidelines4Quilting
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    Using the same set, you can also
    make all the blocks below.
    All you need is
    your ruler and our FSQ Set.

    Flying Geese

    Diamond in a Square

    Complex Quilt Blocks

    Seam Allowance Additions with built-in Finger Guards by Guidelines4Quilting

    The color-coded breakdowns
    included in the Seam Allowance Additions

    1. tell you which Additions to use:
    2. - Purple: Squares
      - Green: Half Square Triangles
    3. - Red: Quarter Square Triangles
    Double Friendship Star Quilt Blocks - Guidelines4Quilting

    The 8-page booklet
    included with the Additions

    1. features more color-coded charts:
    Finished Size Quilting Breakdown Chart for 9-Patch Blocks by Guidelines4Quilting
    Finished Size Quilting by Guidelines4Quilting

    Made of policarbonate,
    the Seam Allowance Additions
    are virtually unbreakable: