HST which method?

[Pwdmom]

I've seen Jenny demonstrate 2 different methods when doing HST. In one she stitches 1/4 inch all way round the 2 pieces and then cuts; the other she presses a diagonal fold from corner to corner and stitches 1/4 on each side of fold, then cuts. Is there a preferred method? I'm confused as to when to do which method.

[Mimis-quilts]

Re: HST which method?

I make them both ways...but I think I prefer the 1st method where you sew all the way around the block and then cut it diagonally both ways. You get 4 HSTs this way. Where as you get 2 HSTs if you go the other way.

[New York Sue]

Re: HST which method?

I think the critical point when dealing with HST's , is 'squaring' up each block, with either method. Jenny never shows this, but then again, she's been sewing for a lot longer than most of us.
For me, it's critical….

[Hulamoon]

Re: HST which method?

One our members posted this in her user notes.
Default HSTs using Jenny's Method



Jenny's HST method calls for placing two squares right sides together, sewing 1/4" seam all around, and then cutting on both diagonals to yield 4 HSTs from 2 squares. I have done the math to determine the finished HST size you will get from this method, and am fairly confident I am right, utilizing the Pythagorean Theorem. Don't forget - you can trim down the HSTs to make the size you need (though that would be an extra step).
2 squares = 4 HSTs
2" Square = 1.06" HSTs
2.5" Square = 1.41" HSTs
3.0" Square = 1.77" HSTs
3.5" Square = 2.12" HSTs
4.0" Square = 2.47" HSTs
4.5" Square = 2.83" HSTs
5.0" Square = 3.18" HSTs
5.5" Square = 3.54" HSTs
6.0" Square = 3.89" HSTs
6.5" Square = 4.24" HSTs
7.0" Square = 4.60" HSTs
7.5" Square = 4.95" HSTs
8.0" Square = 5.30" HSTs
8.5" Square = 5.66" HSTs
9.0" Square = 6.01" HSTs
9.5" Square = 6.36" HSTs
10.0" Square = 6.72" HSTs
10.5" Square = 7.07" HSTs
11.0" Square = 7.42" HSTs
11.5" Square = 7.78" HSTs
12.0" Square = 8.13" HSTs

And going the other way - what size original squares are needed to end up with certain size HSTs:
XXX" Squares (2) = XXX" HSTs (4)

1.7" Squares = 1.0" HSTs
2.4" Squares = 1.5" HSTs
3.1" Squares = 2.0" HSTs
3.8" Squares = 2.5" HSTs
4.5" Squares = 3.0" HSTs
5.2" Squares = 3.5" HSTs
5.9" Squares = 4.0" HSTs
6.6" Squares = 4.5" HSTs
7.3" Squares = 5.0" HSTs
8.0" Squares = 5.5" HSTs
8.7" Squares = 6.0" HSTs
9.4" Squares = 6.5" HSTs
10.1" Squares = 7.0" HSTs
10.9" Squares = 7.5" HSTs
11.6" Squares = 8.0" HSTs
12.3" Squares = 8.5" HSTs
13.0" Squares = 9.0" HSTs
13.7" Squares = 9.5" HSTs
14.4" Squares = 10.0" HSTs
15.1" Squares = 10.5" HSTs
15.8" Squares = 11.0" HSTs
16.5" Squares = 11.5" HSTs
17.2" Squares = 12.0" HSTs

[Mimis-quilts]

Re: HST which method?

"...utilizing the Pythagorean Theorem." Of course Lorie! Now why didn't I think of that??? (Might be because I have no idea what the Pythagorean Theorem is)

[New York Sue]

Re: HST which method?

"...utilizing the Pythagorean Theorem." Of course Lorie! Now why didn't I think of that??? (Might be because I have no idea what the Pythagorean Theorem is)

Come on now, Pat!
Were you absent that day?
Me too!
HA!

[Hulamoon]

Re: HST which method?

lol I don't know what the heck it is either.

All I know is that you have to start with different size squares for each method to get he final size you want. I always remember who posted it for some reason I do have a brain somewhere up there. lol

[kensington]

Re: HST which method?

I like the sewing all the way around 1/4 inch and cutting diagonally two ways. But, like Jenny says, "I don't have a problem with bias."

[Darlene Hayes]

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WOW, Lorie, this is amazing. I have a really "dumb" question.....So for a 10 inch HST you would
cut 14 and 4 tenth inch squares? How do you do that with a quilting ruler? Or, what am I missing?
or 15.8, 14.7, etc. I don't know how I would measure to cut squares that size.
Darlene
(thanks for your patience in my not understanding!)

[Hulamoon]

Re: HST which method?

WOW, Lorie, this is amazing. I have a really "dumb" question.....So for a 10 inch HST you would
cut 14 and 4 tenth inch squares? How do you do that with a quilting ruler? Or, what am I missing?
or 15.8, 14.7, etc. I don't know how I would measure to cut squares that size.
Darlene
(thanks for your patience in my not understanding!)

I didn't figure this out. A member named Amy did. I haven't seen her around lately.

But thanks for the compliment!

[CarolynK]

Re: HST which method?

You guys are hilarious! My chuckle for the day! I don't know what the Pythagorean Theorem is either, but I was laughing and DH asked what tickled my funny bone....He's an engineer - he KNOWS the Pythagorean Theorem!!!!

[CarolynK]

Re: HST which method?

You guys are hilarious! My chuckle for the day. I don't know what the Pythagorean Theorem is either but I was laughing at this thread and DH asked me what tickled my funny bone so I told him. He's an engineer so he really does know the Pythagorean Theorem and wasn't clearly as amused as I was.

[K. McEuen]

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The Pythagorean Theorem was some crap we learned in geometry and has to do with proving the three angles of a right triangle add up to 180 degrees.

And yes, I said crap. I hated geometry with a passion ...

[Preeti]

Re: HST which method?

I can explain it but I just want to belong here and not be called "smarty pants"

[New York Sue]

Re: HST which method?

I can explain it but I just want to belong here and not be called "smarty pants"

Maybe a good call there, my friend...
Let's not try to 'scramble up' too may brains (mine, mostly).
HA! Just provide the chart to get there!
I LOVE your blog, by the way....