Tri Recs ruler
 

I have this set, bought it a long time ago and never knew what to do with it. I am just a template addict. I was looking at videos and patterns today for the ruler and a lot said to use paper piecing method and after 3 strip quilts that I paper pieced, don't want to do any more of it. Has anyone made blocks from the ruler set and did you paper piece them.

Thanks,
Evelyn

Lots more inspiration and eye candy:

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Bonnie Hunter used the set when making her mystery quilt, Celtic Solstice:<a href="http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/celtic-solstice-mystery.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">

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Yes, I made a star block with them, easy and interesting. Google "tri recs ruler star block" and you'll find several. Fons and Porter also has a video using them.

You can make lots of different quilts with that ruler. No paper piecing involved!!

I've used the rulers and loved them. They remind me of Doreen Speckman with her Peeky and Spike.

Cathedral Stars, a free pattern designed by Bonnie Hunter (www.quiltville.com). I used the same constant colors that Bonnie did (red, black, blue).

It's not a difficult ruler to use; just make sure you cut the little notch off the right triangle. It doesn't look like much, but it really makes a difference in piecing!

beautiful quilt and I too love bonnie hunters quilts and that is where I learned to use tri trec

Peaceandjoy love your quilt. I have the Tri-Recs and have never used them. The reason I got mine was they were on sale and got them really cheap. Someday I may use them.
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I think her idea is what prompted their creation....

Btw...has anyone bought the new BH book. More adventures with leaders and Enders.....oh, I am so tempted

I have that ruler too,and also never used it

EB has used them in her quilts. It seems that there are a few F&P quilts that I remember Liz using the Tri Rec ruler.

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Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice also uses that ruler.

Tri Recs really helps with precision when you need it. No, I never paper peice with something I've cut with a Tri Recs.

The two blocks that come to mind right away that are made with the tri-recs rulers are the 54-40 or Fight block and the triangle in a square block. If you need a pattern for an ice cream cone, the triangle in a square block is great. Also, you can use the tri-recs rulers to make diamonds, like the ones in this border.

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Thanks for posting this. I have that ruler set too. I bought it for a certain book and then sold the book without even remembering about the templates.

We used the tri-rec ruler/tool during a weekend quilt camp. The final product was a variation of "Storm at Sea" which came out beautifully. The true "trick" to this tool is cutting the little notches accurately. The pieces will match wonderfully, and there is no paper piecing. By the way, the finished quilt is now at the long-armer's, and it will be one of the ones which I will keep for myself. My wife even liked it!

When I purchased my Tri-Recs tools, it came with the cutest pattern for making fish so I made a very cute batik fish quilt.

I have used the tri-recs ruler set more than any other single ruler or ruler combination that I have and really like the squares that can be made with them. They are very versatile and I like that.

I just bought the Tri-Rec tools set recently. I went to my guild's Quilt College last month and it was on the list of supplies for one of my classes. We made the "54-40 or Fight" block (traditionally pieced) and I really liked using the ruler. The notched end on the recs piece really makes it easy to match up accurately. Evidently they used to include printed directions and block ideas in older versions of the ruler set. Our teacher copied hers to distribute to the class. I'll be making more of those blocks to make mine into a throw size quilt, although I've also seen a version alternated with snowball blocks. It is a fun block.

Well I better put those rulers on my To Do list. I have had them for a long time and after looking at the quilts you all are making with them its time I did something using them . thanks for the inspiration.