rulers for cutting triangles and/or diamonds
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I wonder which rulers you use and find helpful for cutting triangles and/or diamonds? I want to make the wreath from "Oh My Stars" and thought the Fons and Porter ruler might be ok? Have you used that ruler or found another to be great?
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I just used my triangular ruler for the first time to make a thread catcher. I totally forgot that I had it! If I was to make a lot of them, I'd probably not use the ruler as the waste is greater when using it as opposed to cutting a strip, then making the angular cut with my good old trusty 6" ruler.
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Strips, squares, triangles, diamonds ... I can do them all quickly using my Alto's QuiltCut2. If I only have a few then I use my regular rectangular or square rulers that have the correct angles marked on them. Very rarely do I need 'special rulers.' Though I do love the Fons & Porter red and blue trim guides [though that isn't what they are called] for trimming corners of triangles.
However, I do have a local plastic company that will cut templates of specific sizes, designs, and thicknesses for me. This is especially good for some curved designs. They aren't marked - no numbering or lettering - but make my life easier and their templates cost a whole lot less than what I could buy at a LQS or Joanns.
ali
However, I do have a local plastic company that will cut templates of specific sizes, designs, and thicknesses for me. This is especially good for some curved designs. They aren't marked - no numbering or lettering - but make my life easier and their templates cost a whole lot less than what I could buy at a LQS or Joanns.
ali
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