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Old 05-06-2014, 05:28 PM
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Default 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.

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Old 05-06-2014, 05:46 PM
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Lots more inspiration and eye candy:

https://www.google.com/search?q=quilt+patterns+using+tri-recs+ruler&rlz=1T4MXGB_enUS563US563&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=4ZBpU6OeA8qQyAH11YDgBA&ved=0CGYQsAQ&biw=1260&bih=484



Bonnie Hunter used the set when making her mystery quilt, Celtic Solstice:

http://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/cel...e-mystery.html

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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.
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You can make lots of different quilts with that ruler. No paper piecing involved!!
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I've used the rulers and loved them. They remind me of Doreen Speckman with her Peeky and Spike.
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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!
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beautiful quilt and I too love bonnie hunters quilts and that is where I learned to use tri trec
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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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Originally Posted by AliKat View Post
I've used the rulers and loved them. They remind me of Doreen Speckman with her Peeky and Spike.
I think her idea is what prompted their creation....
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Btw...has anyone bought the new BH book. More adventures with leaders and Enders.....oh, I am so tempted
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