I like short cuts. That is why I have always loved Eleanor Burns system of Quilt in a Day. So when I saw this method of doing half square triangles I had to give it a try.
Ok, so these are 10" squares. Right sides together.
Sewn all the way around.
Cut on the line in both directions.
And there you have it. Four HST already sewn together.
Which I made into a pinwheel.
This makes a 13" square.
Yay for short cuts!
Thank you for posting this here on your blog. I want to try making something quilt-like but I feel I have obstacles like lack of talent for choosing/combining fabrics, simple math and sewing straight! I still want to try though and I like this shortcut and the look of your block too.
ReplyDeleteI love shortcuts too.
ReplyDeletethat's a great short cut for pinwheel's!
ReplyDeleteLove this shortcut! I'm making a quilt using this technique. Google "Top of the Stairs" disappearing pinwheels. I'm loving how it's coming together
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking alike as I just tried this method...saw The Inquiring Quilter's video on it and I thought it worked great. Pinwheels are a great little block.
ReplyDeleteJust a reminder - with this shortcut the outside edges of the piece are on the bias - which will stretch . It will be more of a problem the larger the block.
ReplyDeleteA great short cut!
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