What is this tool called?
#1
What is this tool called?
Hi guys,
I am looking for the tool that you put on a square to mark the centre line and a quarter inch seam on each side..... If you know what I mean. It is for making squares from two different fabrics. I know I am not explaining myself very well but you are all great and I know there's somebody out there who will know what I mean.
I am looking for the tool that you put on a square to mark the centre line and a quarter inch seam on each side..... If you know what I mean. It is for making squares from two different fabrics. I know I am not explaining myself very well but you are all great and I know there's somebody out there who will know what I mean.
#2
Fons and Porter call their's Quarter Inch Seam Markers. There are two sizes in the package and I think that you can find them at Joann's. Here's a link http://www.joann.com/search/_quarter_in_seam_marker/
You could also draw a line diagonally from corner to corner and then sew 1/4" on either side of the line.
Good luck!
Colleen
You could also draw a line diagonally from corner to corner and then sew 1/4" on either side of the line.
Good luck!
Colleen
#3
I think you might mean half square triangle. You put two fabrics rst. Draw a line from corner to corner, stitch a quarter inch each side of it, then cut on the line. I press then square up with a square-up tool. The other tool you can get is a half inch ruler marked in center, you line it up and marke the two seam lines. Sew on them and cut between. You can also buy paper templates for this method. The square up tool i use is a square ruler with the diagonal line marked and square sizes marked in quarter inch increments. I hope this helps you.
#4
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There is a tool called "Quilter's Magic Wand" which is useful for marking those diagonal lines on squares. Maybe this is what you are looking for? I have a similar tool called "Seams Easy" but it is really old and I haven't been able to find it on Google! Good luck.
#5
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I have one that Cmrenno mentioned and liked the ease of using it. Sure made the sewing/cutting line a breeze. Mine only came one in a package, though.
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#6
Hi Caroline - hope you are well and still getting on good with 'Gracie'!! I've recently bought a great tool for marking half square triangles. It's called 'The Gizmo'. I got it in my local quilt store, but it's from Sally Schneider Quilts http://www.sallyschneider.com. Are you going to Malvern - I am and can't wait. Kate
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#7
I happen to love to make 1/2 square triangle-type quilts and I have that tool and it is, above all the rest of my "tools" the best and most precious to me! It makes making 1/2 square triangles so easy and so much fun. Mine is a Fons and Porter and I had two in the package. I like the shorter one the best and so I gave the longer one to a friend who has just started quilting and she is used to the longer one and likes that one!
Isn't it neat how everyone has one special tool? I love how everyone does something different and it still turns out beautifully. I always go by "My Quilt - My Rules" and that seems to work for me. Edie
Isn't it neat how everyone has one special tool? I love how everyone does something different and it still turns out beautifully. I always go by "My Quilt - My Rules" and that seems to work for me. Edie
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You know, you can always draw a line down the center on the diagonal and then sew 1/4" on each side of it and then cut on the line and you'll get the same results. I have a doo-hickey that is 1/2" wide with slots in the middle and I draw on either side and inside the slots and then I sew down the drawn lines and cut where I drew on the slots. I don't know where on earth I bought it, but I think that is what you are looking for. I usually don't use it. I do it the way I told you.
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