Finding 7/8's LIne
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Finding 7/8's LIne
I am working on my 1st scrappy quilt & want to add some 1/2 square triangles. I need the finished square to be 6". It says the square should be 6 7/8 before cutting. Apparently I don't know my ruler lines!! Thanks for helping me.
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The smallest line right before the next inch mark- does that make sense ?
To make sure you have the correct line start counting all the lines until you get to the next inch to see if your ruler has 8ths or 16ths
To make sure you have the correct line start counting all the lines until you get to the next inch to see if your ruler has 8ths or 16ths
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If you have 8 markings between each inch, it is the one before the 7 inch mark. If you have 4 markings between each inch, it will be between the last marking and the 7 inch mark. I cut mine 7 inches and then when they are sewn
together, I'll square them off to 6 1/2 (1/4 all around, to finish 6 inches) Hope this helps.
together, I'll square them off to 6 1/2 (1/4 all around, to finish 6 inches) Hope this helps.
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If you have a ruler marked in 1/8ths then it is the line right before the inch big line. I don't have trouble with the 7/8 but 3/8 or 5/8. I count it the first time and if it is a cut I will be using again, I put a little piece of masking tape at the line with a little arrow pointing to the side of the tape I want.
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I agree. So much easier to square up and have the correct measurement if you aren't dealing with the 7/8th's of an inch. I used to do all the tedious measurements, but realized I save myself a lot of time and measuring by just going up to the next whole inch and using a ruler and squaring it up.
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