Try Karen Crookes’ tip for triangle sizing, to prevent wonky blocks and improves overall patchwork accuracy. Perfect for both beginners and experienced quilters alike.
Description
Learn how to accurately size a quarter square triangle block so that all four sections remain perfectly balanced and even. In this quick quilting tip, we show you how to use the centre seam intersection and your ruler markings to trim your block correctly without losing the shape of the individual quarters.
Understanding the difference between trimming a half square triangle and a quarter square triangle is essential for achieving neat, professional-looking patchwork. By finding the exact halfway point of your finished block size and aligning it correctly on your ruler, you can cut accurately on all four sides with confidence.
A simple but important quilting technique that helps prevent wonky blocks and improves overall patchwork accuracy. Perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike.
This tip is an extract from the full-length video tutorial with Karen in her Sugar and Spice Quilt Series
The book to accompany the series is available here.
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