It's quick and makes very accurate pieces. I always have trouble getting my HSTs to be just the right size, but this helps me out! Plus, this roll will make 600 squares. I want to make lots of HSTs!
I will definitely be purchasing other sizes.
I even cut into some of the fabric I purchased while in Birmingham, like this Kaffe Fassett Spot and Malka Dubrawsky's A Stitch in Color. Love!
Okay, received gifts, coming up! Happy Friday, everyone! ETA: Here's the basic instructions on how to use this paper: you pick two square scraps, then sew the paper square to the scraps, following the dotted lines, and using a very tight stitch. Then, cut on the solid lines. Trim dog ears and press!
huh, that looks interesting. so it's basically paper piecing HSTs? and you still have to cut off the dog ears?
ReplyDeletei'd give my right arm if i could find a method of HSTs and geese that don't require you to trim. i really hate trimming. :-)
No trimming, just the dog ears! I really like this method!
DeleteSo it's similar to Thangles? I bought some and they are interesting and I like them for teeny hsts...I think doing big ones like this could be fun and the roll would definitely help accuracy for sure!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried Thangles, but each section makes eight HSTs. I think Thangles are individual, right? These go quickly!
DeleteOh, yes, i used to use this and Thangles back when i was obsessed with hsts. i love the scrappy look of whatever you're working on.
ReplyDeleteWhat! 8 HST's at a time?! I need to try!
ReplyDeleteSounds very cool! I agree - making 8 at a time is great.
ReplyDelete8 at a time. i need to get some of that paper! ;) also, i love that fabric. i love kaffe's spots!
ReplyDeleteHuh. I'm trying to wrap my brain around this process but so far, I'm coming up a little short! I'd have to see it in motion I think (or you know, have more sewing background than I do). But even if I can't wrap my brain around it, it certainly looks like you've got it figured out!
ReplyDeleteI really like that top left square...psychedelic meets checkers? ;)