I'm looking for a 60 degree diamonds...they are used to make the blocks that look all cubicle and dimensional. Anyone know where I can find a pattern that uses them along with a template?

I made my own to do the "tumbling block" quilt. You can use the 60 degree angle on your ruler and a piece of paper. That way you can make it any size you need.

If you need some additional help, pm me. I might be able to make one and email it to you. If need be, I can draw them and snail mail them for you. Would just need the size (how long you want a side to be).

I bought one a Joanne Fabrics a couple of years ago. It's about 6 inches in size tip to tip. I don't recall the price. But I'm sure it wasn't very expensive.

The ruler is easy to find. Here is the one I use. Check out the pattern design sheet and how to on the website. Sew two triangles together to make the diamond. It's great for the Tumbling Block pattern.


http://www.ezquilt.com/products/acry...ngleshapes.htm

Buying a ruler is out for me...I'm not allowed to spend anymore money right now. :( Soooo...I do have this cutting mat that has pictures of shapes on it. The mat is called Quilting Mate by June Tailor, INC. That is where I saw the 60 degree diamonds...but it's impossible (at least to me it is) to transfer it to paper to make a template. I'm wondering how I can do this now.

you don't need anything more than what you already have.

you can cut a diamond from a strip of fabric and a standard ruler that has degree lines and the degree lines of your mat.

here's the directions.

http://quilting.about.com/od/rotaryc...g_shapes_6.htm

Take a coffee filter, cus it's see through, iron it flat with no steam, lay it over the diamond shape, and either trace with pencil or cut with your cutter :)

I got it ladies! I found one online I was able to resize in paint and print out. I used temp adhesive and applied it to cardboard and cut it out. About to use it in a few! Thanks for all the tips!!

Those are great directions. Thanks for sharing.

thanks for this.... do you have any sites that explain whole cloth quilting? I have another site with this question too, but thought I might catch one from this site. You ladies are the best with your help. Quilter1234. :shock:

You probably already know this, but the building block pieces are sewn with inset seams. So (just in case you didn't know) remember to mark 1/4" in on each seamline and only sew the pieces between those two points. Another issue is not to press until the top is done.

Happy quilting. (I've made one of those Building Block Quilts for DH and he loves it)

i would love to have the template if u could help me..i have looked every where for a printable one but no luck

http://incompetech.com/graphpaper/tumblingblock/
Free on-line graph paper generator, any size and shape!