I also did mine with Deb Tuckers ruler. My sister made one with the Missouri Star technique, which is to use 1/2 square triangles. I liked mine way better. It didn't look any easier to do the the 1/2 square triangle way. The results using the Deb Tucker ruler is easy, it's very accurate and makes a stunning block. Wouldn't recommend any other way. I bought her ruler to make the Storm at Sea quilt. Looking forward to that.