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    Old 05-12-2011, 06:47 PM
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    Just watched this video for the Wonder Ruler:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFnRz7QaVBg

    It looks impressive but I have a bizzillion rulers. Can I do this without that special ruler?
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    Old 05-12-2011, 06:52 PM
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    Sorry, but I wouldn't spend the $$. I have plenty of rulers with various degree markings that do the same thing.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 07:03 PM
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    I bought it. I can't do without new gadgets and this does really nice half square triangles. Haven't tried the 3 color ones yet. I bought it originally to do Bonnie Hunter's Diamond Strings pattern, but I find I use it for half square triangles a lot now.

    http://www.quiltville.com/diamondstrings.shtml
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    Old 05-12-2011, 07:18 PM
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    Yes you do..


    Lol.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 07:41 PM
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    I actually understand this one!!
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    Old 05-12-2011, 08:08 PM
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    I have it, and love it! My HST come out perfect every time.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 08:37 PM
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    I'm confused. The video said it doesn't give you biased edges to have to work with, but then she cuts the strips of fabric on a diagonal. Maybe I'm missing something, but that results in biased edges ... doesn't it? :?:
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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:06 PM
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    I may not need it but after seeing the video, I want one of those.
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    Old 05-12-2011, 09:26 PM
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    Does it have a 5/8" line? that measurement always trick me up. if not they can keep it.
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    Old 05-13-2011, 03:34 AM
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    If you start with bias cut strips you would end up with straight of grain triangle squares but she did not do that. Her squares have all bias edges. Maybe the instructions that come with it give different directions for cutting. Personally, I would not buy this.
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