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    Old 02-01-2014, 03:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by ewecansew
    The rulers/tools make it easier to cut those triangles out of strip of fabric, not cutting a big square (requiring more fabric)
    Please explain - wouldn't both methods use the same amount of fabric just in a different starting shape? Thanks.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 06:10 PM
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    It is generally easier to cut a 9 inch strip and cut your setting triangles from it, than to cut an 18 inch square and cut it on one or two diagonals. You also only need to buy 9 inches instead of 18.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 06:14 PM
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    But actually you only NEED paper, pencil, scissors, needle and thread, everything else is luxury, but I would not be a quilter without the modern tools. We all choose which tools are most worthwhile to ourselves.
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    Old 02-01-2014, 07:05 PM
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    What a great site! Thanks for the tip.
    Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
    Here's a chart for setting quilts on-point. Hope this helps.
    http://quiltbug.com/articles/on-point.htm
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