Feathers-N-Fur

You could always just sketch the block out, then paper piece it. I've done this when I didn't like my rotary cutting results before.

QuiltnNan

is this the ruler? http://www.connectingthreads.com/cft...paign=PPCgpGen

it is more at this link https://www.createforless.com/Quilt-...pid278036.aspx

Barb in Louisiana

I looked at the pattern. Based on the dimensions of 12" x 30", I could see that each side block is a 3x3 square. That left a 6 inch square as the center. The lighter side pieces are 3"x6". I took the liberty of drawing the blocks in EQ. Hope these can add some clarity.

Helen6869

Yep this would work but as I said, there are no completed block measurements shown on the pattern....only measurements for the blocks that are then cut diagonally and added to the middle square to make the square in a square. I think its hopeless for me!

Helen6869

yep that's it! Great job. Now, what is the measurement of the first 4 patch block? That's seems to me to be crucial and I can't figure it out. After making 4 different size blocks yesterday I have a 3 1/2" block but do not have 1/4" seam allowances on all four sides, only on two of the sides. I just can't get my head around this one!! I love the pattern. The small blocks finish at 3" and the larger ones at 6". That's about all I can grasp. I am thinking that those dreaded 3/8" or 7/8" sizes are involved.
The instructions are to square up the four patch to the square on the ruler. And I cannot tell at all what the measurement should be. Then you piece the next pieces to that block and I think I am doing that correctly but then it doesn't measure 3 1/2" with a 1/4" seam allowance. arrrgggghh!!!
Barb, do you know the measurements for the finished 4 patch block and then the next size block? Thanks for even trying to do this. You are a real help. Thanks to all who are interested in this. I guess I should bite the bullet, swallow my pride, and order the ruler!!! Just not there yet! I feel like I'm being coerced. I will read the fine print before ordering next time!

Helen6869

No it isn't either of these. It is the Creative Grids Square in a Square 6" Trim Tool. NOT even a ruler per se. I think it would only be used for this particular block. The video says it can also be used for Snail's Trail (is that the name?) or another quilt they have designed that you can order a kit for. I am not interested in those.

Helen6869

I agree. I bought the pattern which was designed using the ruler and no other way apparently. It is a darling pattern and I think others would like it but don't want to buy the tool either. The pattern was only 2.80 and free shipping....and as far as I can remember, never mentioned in the description that it required a specialty ruler. I wouldn't mind buying the ruler if it was actually a ruler, but it is a trim tool for this specific block. I just don't know what else you would use it for so it would lie in the drawer from then on, at least for me. Thanks!

Onebyone

I was looking through my rulers and found both sides of these, were still in the plastic. I remember winning them as a door prize! I am testing them out today and I like them. so far I made a lot of square in a square scrap blocks. Found the curvy log cabin ruler too!

Grammahunt

I agree with ragamuffin. If I can make a sample block with the rulers I already own, I don't buy more. All the sample blocks go into a charity quilt later.

Barb in Louisiana

This is the cutting as suggested by EQ for the 3 inch and 6 inch blocks. When I am cutting the side triangles, I always oversize and then trim them back down. Hope this helps.