tri recs patterns
 

I have the ruler. I cut some scraps to see what I could do with it and other than just lining up row after row of the triangle and sides I can't figure what to do with them. I have looked for patterns and always just come up with a youtube video showing how to cut them.

Anybody have some pattern names I can look into getting with some pattern ideas. About to put the rulers in the bottom of a drawer never to be seen again.

Thanks for any help or ideas.

Evelyn

Fifty four forty or fight block. Tri-recs used for star points. That is the one thatjumps to my mind.

I'm sure the tri rec can be used (54-40 fight block) for 'Tennessee Waltz', also for 'Emily's Wedding', and Gracie's Garden'. All of which, to me, are extremely stunning quilt patterns. Now that I have the rulers, I wouldn't want to be without them.

when I googled tri rec quilt, I found all of these images.
https://www.google.com/search?q=tri+...w=1067&bih=517

I found images also but want directions. I can't just look at an image and get it right. The stars are pretty and have a square in the center and on each corner. So if my ruler is 6 1/2 inches would I make the square same or make it smaller to compensate for seam allowances on the other blocks once sewed up. This is why I need some good directions.

the images will link you to patterns or pattern names used in the images. yes, a little detective work is required. That's how I find stuff I'm interested in.

why not sew up a small sample to see what's what as far as block size goes?

You can also use a tri recs star to make sashing stars. This adds a lot of interest to any quilting block design. The cornerstone is the center of the star and the tri recs block is the end of the sashing strips that adjoin the cornerstone. This is especially effective if the blocks are set on point.
Here's one with plain blocks, a tri recs sash and a square-in-square cornerstone. Simple way to highlight gorgeous fabric!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t202637.html
Storm at sea is another block that uses this ruler.

Tennessee Waltz is a lovely quilt. Just finished one using the tri recs rulers and it was really easy. I found a free pattern somewhere...try google. I think I like these rulers!

Dorene Speckman (RIP) used to call the shapes created with the tri-recs tools "peaky" and "spike". I can't remember which she called which. Anyway, she wrote a book called Pattern Play, which was loaded with ideas and quilts using the blocks. The book is CHEAP on the Amazon.com used market. Pick up a copy if you don't have one.

Nancy Martin's "The Joy of Quilting" has several quilts made with the blocks. Also cheap on the Amazon used market.

Some of Bonnie Hunters quilts use the Tri-recs...look in the free patterns on the left side of her site and/or the recent mystery she did last fall: Celtic Solstice. If you like the CS, hurry and print it out, I think she said she was taking it down June 1st to put in her next book. www.quiltville.com

Also Judy Laquidara uses the Tri Recs frequently. She has some free patterns on her site as well.... www.patchworktimes.com (try saying that last name 3 times fast! I can't! lol...love that girl)

Here are some ideas for you:

http://softexpressions.com/Merchant2...nT/TriRec4.gif


http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...5a48ab6c38.jpg

http://store.quiltedtreasures.net/st...Pattern400.jpg


http://www.fiberreactive.com/wp-cont...5b-300x225.jpg

http://www.fiberreactive.com/wp-cont...6b-300x224.jpg

Jane

Bonnie Hunter has a scrappy that uses the tri recs....cathedral stars....beautiful pattern. ?..I am currently gathering fabric to make one.

Check this thread from a few days ago: http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...r-t246384.html

There's a picture of a quilt I made using one of the free patterns Bonnie Hunter offers (www.quiltville.com). It's under the free pattern tab. She also still has the mystery from last fall still up, but if you want that one, better get it quick - it will be taken down soon to be included in her next book.

Bonnie's patterns are well written, including a lot of detail and pictures. As I said in my post on the thread linked above, the key for the Tri Rex rulers is to be sure to cut the little tiny notch on the right angle piece.

Do check out Bonnie Hunter's site: www.quiltville.com Great ideas for patterns, and they are free!

Fons and Porter has directions and patterns on their site too - http://www.fonsandporter.com/article...tri_recs_tools - and there is a downloadable file at the bottom.

Eleanor Burns in her 25th Anniversary book has the Tennessee Waltz pattern. The block is the first top row on left on Jclinganrey reply. GREAT looking quilt by the way !!

great post! love the little sample blocks ;-)

Here us mine.
 

HERE IS one. I got it in keepsake quilting and altered it to use pics instead of fussy cut roses in the middle. Pattern designer is Linda Emory.

wow some great ideas here

Those are some great quilts! Some more things to add to my ever-growing list!

I discovered I could use Tri Recs to create many of the Lazy Angle ruler designs. "Piece A" is the Tri-Recs taped together w a slightly narrower width. "Piece B" is the Recs piece itself. I've been having a blast w them :)
Jae

Here is a block I made with the tri rec rulers. I know there is a pattern but I can't find it now. I think it would make a gret scrap quilt.