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    Triangle Sizes

    Is there some formula for figuring out the size of the triangles when you want to set a block on point?
    From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

    #2
    A Google search offers these sites and more:

    http://quiltingpassion.com/triangles.html

    http://reannalilydesigns.blogspot.co...-tutorial.html

    http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltse...ngtriangls.htm

    http://quiltbug.com/Articles/on-point.htm



    I cut my setting triangles with the straight of grain on the long side of the triangle which means I start with a square, and cut in diagonally with an "X".
    To know what size square to start with, I add 1-1/4" to the longest FINISHED side of the triangle to get the cut length of the square.

    Here is a handy chart to determine the size square to start with:

    http://www.rainydayquiltschool.com/o...ting_chart.htm


    It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
    That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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      #3
      Whatever the formula, I always cut these setting triangles a little bigger and then trim them to the exact size after I have pressed them. I'm not the most accurate quilter and this way I get reasonable results.

      And Margo forgot to add: Starch your fabric before cutting it into triangles if you want perfection.
      From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

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        #4
        Thank you Lorchen! Two excellent points!!


        It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
        That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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          #5
          i think i solve the problem by jodi borrows method.


          It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
          That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

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