Originally Posted by
joe'smom
Trimming is the one thing I hate among all quilting tasks, so I use the 2 7/8". However, I will look up these Deb Tucker rulers. If I had a way of trimming accurately, I wouldn't hate trimming so much!
I like accurate half square triangles but LOATHE trimming too. I use a ruler that let's you cut your triangles accurately. You only have dog ears on one corner. You add 1/2 inch to your desired finished size. You cut strips of each fabric for the triangles and layer them right sides together. You place your special ruler with a marked flat triangle against the top edge of the fabric and then line up the marking on the bottom of the fabric . Cut , then rotate the ruler to cut the next triangle, lining up the edge that you just cut. It takes a little practice,I started by cutting too generous and had to trim. LOL After practicing a bit, I can make pretty perfect blocks this way. It is way easier on my hand and wrist. The ruler is purchased at joann by Sharon Hultgren called Easy Angle. There is another one that also makes half square triangles as well as quarter squares for flying geese center. It is the Half and Quarter Ruler by Fons and Porter.
I believe that Bonnie Hunter uses and demos the EasyAngle on her website called Quiltville.com. It is amazing that there is absolutely no waste! You do need to be very accurate in your sewing and cutting.