For squaring up, I have a square ruler like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/1071798-Square...1892200&sr=8-1

I bought a bunch of see through square rulers back when I was doing Dear Jane. Thought they'd come in handy some day.

Hi Pookie. I must have 30 rulers all sorts. for some reason or other I end up with a little piece of cardboard that I can hold in my hand. I find it thinner and easier to manipulate then the hard acrylic. anne

After blocks # 5-8, I will more than likely be a slacker with school starting. Anyway, 5-8 are done and waiting to be shown. Now to bed-school tom. :cry:

Thanks, I really need this. I have one ruler that is 24 inches, that is really a pain for these little blocks.

Do you have a picture of the square you refer to? I also have several acrylic rulers, all of which I use and really like, but I haven't found a good "squaring up" tool so any suggestions are appreciated. Thank to all of you for your suggestions.

I think I might "cheat" with my square up block. I can't go out to get another ruler right now, but have grided template plastic that I think I will just cut down to the size I need. Do you guys think that would work?

I'm generally a piece making quilter so using templates is different for me and I'm finding I really enjoy it. It takes more time to quilt via template but I'm discovering I'm much more accurate this way.

I'm going to try the paper-piecing method during this journey also. Every opportunity to learn something new should be taken!

PJL I'm using templates and enjoying quilting this way also. My blocks are coming out more accurate. When I first started quilting (many moons ago) I learned using templates. As for paper piecing, never done it; want to try but since templates are working I'll stick with that method. Good luck with paper piecing.

I am in the slacker club this week

Well not totally I have the blocks done but I have not put the handle on the basket.
I keep procrastinating on that. Hmmm wonder why lolol
I will get pictures up before tomorrow with or with out the handle.

I told myself I would not be a slacker in the project and now only the second week in and I am opening the door tot he club

Hey you slacker ladies push me out dont let me enter

All you over achievers pull me back

A piece of cardboard and your blocks come out perfect. I'm buying all kinds of gadgets, and I still have a hard time. But, its getting better. I just love those who can manufacture their own gadgets - that work!

Kookie