Trimming Half-Square Triangles : 3 Different Rulers

I've been asked a lot about other ways of trimming HSTs. Today I thought I would show you my top 3 rulers that I like to use. There are many more methods and rulers on the market, so find what works best for you, but this is what I like.
Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmers available at ‪@SewYeah‬ Quilting: sewyeahquilting.com/collection...
Bloc-Loc Ruler available here: blocloc.com/product-category/h...
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[@StephaniesStitches]

Links to find the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer and the Bloc-Loc rulers can be found in the description box below the video. Thanks for watching!

[@nancylaventure1403]

Good video! I never had anyone show me the “how’s” to trimming blocks ! Thanks for sharing

[@MonaDidWhat]

Great video

[@shelleys4]

Thanks for showing us all the different ways of trimming half square triangles. I may look into the Perfect slotted Ruler. See you next time 😊🌸

[@StephaniesStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@maribethstrand2341]

Thank you for the great tutorial

[@StephaniesStitches]

You're very welcome!

[@ColeenSewsChats]

I like to see all the things! Thanks for sharing . Loveeee options !

[@StephaniesStitches]

Thanks for watching!

[@AdamQuilts]

Thank you for the video. I have the Bloc Loc ruler but am interested in the Slotted Trimmer. Glad to see how it works.

[@StephaniesStitches]

No problem!

[@MICHIGANGAL007]

Thank you Stephanie for posting is video regarding products that are out there for using half square rulers.

[@StephaniesStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@sandyheller5438]

I like the slotted trimmers. My favorite. 💕

[@StephaniesStitches]

Mine too!

[@kevmrth]

You must be cold. Thanks! I thought about getting the Block loc because there’s so much buzz about it but I already have the Slotted trimmer and I use Quilt in a Day’s triangle trimmer the most. I think I don’t need any more. Haha. Thanks again and have a safe 😂wonderful 4Th with the kiddos. ❤

[@StephaniesStitches]

It is warm outside so my husband has the air on...I freeze in the basement, LOL! Hope you have a great 4th as well!

[@kevmrth]

@@StephaniesStitches my son lives in my basement and he will come upstairs with long sleeves and pants!

[@karenbrunette6314]

I appreciate that you still use a regular ruler to trim lord knows even those are expensive but the “special ones are even more ridiculous in price n you still only use them for 1 thing at least a regular ruler can be used multiple ways ty Steph for always being kind and considerate hugs n happy Fourth of July sweet friend

[@StephaniesStitches]

Thank you Karen! Loved seeing pictures of your beautiful quilts on FB!

[@karenbrunette6314]

@@StephaniesStitches ty @stephaniesStitches I appreciate your compliment and encouragement not too shabby for a beginner lol I’m proud of myself none of them I had patterns for I figured it out myself n have learned a much from you and a few others here on KZbin ty for all you do

[@ingridbowers8102]

Thank you for showing all these options!

[@StephaniesStitches]

Pleasure!

[@marileetreat4403]

Thank you Stephanie! 😊

[@donnahoefler2748]

Thank you for sharing all these rulers. I have been quilting a while and wondered what each ruler had to offer.

[@StephaniesStitches]

You are so welcome!

[@jannawhitten2473]

Matching up points is my nemesis! 🤪

[@jennifermassello8670]

I’d love to see the triangle papers, I’ve heard a lot about them. It’s nice to know my regular rulers do just fine, there’s always a new tool that brings keeping up with the Jones to quilting!😅

[@StephaniesStitches]

Always new tools!

[@jannawhitten2473]

Still need mor work on it!

[@DonnaRR]

Great presentation!

[@sharonginger2997]

❤❤❤❤

[@kathylee1261]

Bloc Loc requires that you press to one side. I press open so I prefer Perfect Slotted trimmer

[@StephaniesStitches]

True!

[@rebeccadumlao]

Thanks for sharing this information.

[@StephaniesStitches]

My pleasure

[@christinehl4310]

Thank you. I like using the Bloc Loc to trim when making oversize HST. I CG 45/90* to cut the hst out and sew directly for exact size. When I can cut and sew 1/4” correctly I don’t need to trim at all. I’m using this for week 2 of FWFS Simply Summer.

[@StephaniesStitches]

Awesome! Glad you know about some of these already.

[@angesews8110]

Thanks for sharing happy 4th of July 🎉🎉🎉

[@StephaniesStitches]

Thank you!

[@brendajos]

The Clearly Perfect Slotted trimmers is the one that FINALLY made my brain click on how to make the HST. Regular rulers just couldn't work on my brain for some reason. One thing I do when using the CPST is if it doesn't matter to the design of the HST, I line the ruler up on one side and just make one cut vs two...because I am OOOOOBER lazy. 😜😜I also don't do the dog ear piece with my trimmer because it makes me cringe when my blade hits the sides. Just can't help it from hitting since the slots are so small. I just trim those with scissors. I love them so much I have them in all available sizes. I also have the triangle paper but I don't think to grab them until after I have already sewn them up.

[@sharontuch3405]

I have all those. My problem is making a star, with the 4 one of the middles is always wrong. Thanks Steph

[@veraweeks8534]

Me too!!! Haha

[@kristenlauster3746]

I liked how quick it was when you did the HST by sewing around the sides and then cutting on the diagonal. My only concern is that you are then dealing with a lot of bias edges. Has this ever been a problem for you?

[@StephaniesStitches]

I best press all my fabric before I cut, so no, it hasn't been a problem for me. But if you don't, I could see where that would be a concern.

[@lisabuckner2881]

Can you do one and show how to trim quarter triangle?

[@StephaniesStitches]

I would be happy to. I can add that to my next UFO/WIP video.

[@lisabuckner2881]

​@StephaniesStitches thank you. I've tried making the front door quilt you did a couple of weeks ago and I keep losing the points.

[@conniecruz3346]

Please, which is your favorite ruler.❤

[@StephaniesStitches]

A regular old ruler! If I had to pick a specialty one though, the clearly perfect slotted trimer.

[@joannefreeman3573]

All these rulers are a waste of money. Just ask me😂

[@StephaniesStitches]

LOL!