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Tips for Cutting Triangles From Squares
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We’re all looking for quicker ways to do everything quilting, and that includes cutting. Half-square triangles are no exception.
It makes sense that you can cut half-square triangles from squares instead of cutting each triangle individually. There’s just one little extra tip that makes this possible:
- Calculate the finished size of the short side of the triangle and then add 7/8” to the number. (For example, your finished size square is 3,” you will cut a strip 3 7/8” wide.)
- Cut a strip of fabric that width
- Cut squares from the strip of fabric (Using the same example, cut 3 7/8” squares.)
- Cut the squares in half diagonally to create the half-square triangle. (Cut your squares from corner to corner.)
This process is not limited to rotary cutting. For those scissors-users among us, just mark your fabric and cut.
Happy Quilting!
Penny Halgren
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