Setting triangles?
 

I recently posted a pic of a table runner I made without benefit of a pattern. I set the focus blocks on point, and needed setting triangles for the sides of the runner. I had trouble with the triangles not fitting and ended up using squares, and just cutting them in "half" when I squared up the runner. A few people remarked that the bias edges were now going to be tricky......is there a way to cut setting triangles without bias edges? I have never had a problem with them....just wondering if I am missing a better way to cut the triangles? Thank you!

Just answered my own question!

http://www.stcroixquilters.com/setting%20triangles.htm

I learn something new every day! ;)

Thanks for sharing that! Isn't the internet wonderful for information? I have learned so much by researching and also You Tube. Often there are videos showing just how to do something you need to know. :)

Thanks for posting the link. I love this board. There is always someone to help fix a quilting problem.

Thanks for sharing adding to my other binder of charts. I keep a binder of charts next to my other quilt reference books.

They make very larger acrylic triangles just for that purpose. You can cut the triangle from a very large square cutting like an X thru the square but with the ruler, it lets you cut the setting triangles from a strip. Bought one over 20 years ago and I wouldn't want to live without it. It eliminates the need to do the math !!

Kay England has a Nifty Notions side setting triangle ruler that takes all the math out of creating them. Look on ruler for size of your block. Follow the line across and cut a strip that wide then start cutting triangles from the strip using the ruler. The triangles are slightly oversized so they can be trimmed to exactly fit your quilt.

You can go to www.bethanyreynolds.com on her "cool stuff" page and find a cutting chart for setting triangle measurements too. Bethany Reynolds is the author of Stack and Whack books. She has a lot of fun stuff on her web site.