Tumbling blocks question
03-22-2012, 07:19 AM
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Tumbling blocks question
I am thinking of purchasing the book byABC tumbling blocks by Marci Baker. My question is do I need the clear triangle ruler that she sells? Or does a regular ruler work also? I imagine it is a little harder do use though. I was going to place the order but it is more expensive than I thought it was. Don't know if I want to spend all that money on a ruler. I would probably use it again though, just wondering. Beth
03-22-2012, 07:21 AM
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quiltingfan, craftybear posted a link to a free pattern that includes paper piecing instructions. I'm not familiar with the book you're talking about but there are a lot of ways to avoid specialized ruler purchases. http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...n-t118985.html
03-22-2012, 07:24 AM
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Yea!! My problem with that is I don't know how to paper piece, I have looked at tutorials and seen youtube videos about it, but my mind can't comprehend that method. I think I actually need to go to a class and maybe that would help me understand paper piecing.
03-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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years ago, as a newbee quilter, i made marci baker's tumbling blocks without a special ruler. wish i had known to starch heavily due to the bias sides. and it was my first real quilt!!! from your previous posts, i'm certain that you can do this quilt 
03-22-2012, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingfan
I am thinking of purchasing the book byABC tumbling blocks by Marci Baker. My question is do I need the clear triangle ruler that she sells? Or does a regular ruler work also? I imagine it is a little harder do use though. I was going to place the order but it is more expensive than I thought it was. Don't know if I want to spend all that money on a ruler. I would probably use it again though, just wondering. Beth
03-22-2012, 03:17 PM
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I just made a pattern for a tumbling block wall hanging. It is made from squares and triangles. I will be glad to share it with you if you PM me. It doesn't have y seams. So many pattern makers develop a pattern Southey can sell all the special rulers, etc. anyway that seems to be my opinion.
03-23-2012, 04:57 AM
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wow, I just went to the website and saw the price on those templates....they are quite expensive. It looks like it takes a regular 60 degree triangle template.....available at JoAnn w/ coupon.....Have you tried amazon or half.com to see if there is a better price somewhere else. Sometimes the original website is more expensive than other sites for same product...Shoppers Rule is another possible source
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