My favorite technique for making Quarter Square Triangles comes from Wendy Gilbert “A Star for All Seasons Table Runner and Placemats” a Quilt in a Day Publication
Cutting The Square
Quarter Square Triangle Cutting
Cut along the pressed fold lines from corner to corner. You will have 4 pieces.
Pressing the Seams
Note: Pressing is an up and down action with your iron rather than sliding the iron over your project. Sliding the iron can result in stretching of the seams or the fabric. I prefer to use a steam iron for a flatter seam.
Quarter Square Triangles Pressing
+Press the seams flat to seal the stitches into the fabric and to begin with a flat fabric. Then from the wrong side of the fabrics use the tip of your iron or your finger to open the seam and press it open. Then turn to the right side and press from the right side.
Note: I like to press the seams open on flannel to reduce the bulk when joining blocks together. If you are concerned about the seam coming apart, consider how you are going to quilt the blanket when you are finished. If you use a quilting technique that sews across the seams you will reinforce the area.
Next Post will discuss sewing the triangle shapes together to form a block.
