Do you draw those lines on the fabric criss-cross both ways and sew both ways all in one fell swoop? Then cut both ways and have four cute little sets of quarter-square triables? Or is it done in two steps? Never done this before. Thanks,
Karen, Queen of Squishies
It's a two step process. First make a pair of half square triangles -- mark the diagonal, sew 1/4" on either side, cut and press to one side. Then put those two squares on top of each other with the diagonals matching, but the fabrics opposite each other. Repeat the above steps on the opposite diagonal. A quick google for "quarter square triangles" found this (and a lot of other stuff that I didn't look at)
Julia in MN
Worked just great, thanks! One beginner mistake I did NOT make was sewing down the center line. LOL! I've heard about that one lots of times before so I was very careful of that. One beginner mistake I did make, which was just more a minor annoyance - I ironed my seams in opposite directions so they would 'lock' together, but then of course I had to flip the pcs. so the colors would be opposite. No big deal. Now I know how to do quarter-squire treanlges!
Karen, Queen of Squishies
Karen, if you attempt to draw the line on a soft, mushy sort of fabric it will be lots easier and faster if you place them on the gritty side of a sheet of sandpaper. Doesn't seem to matter whether it's a fine grit or a coarse one; just whatever you can get your hands on. Polly
Just so it's true grit, eh Poll?
Karen, Queen of Squishies
Oh me it is just so wonderful to have you feeling better! Yes, yes it is. I just didn't know if you had your very own supply of sandpaper or if a little thievery would be involved. Polly
It could be our Halloween caper Polly. The sandpaper snatchers!
Karen, Queen of Squishies
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