Why Do I Have to Buy New Rulers for Every Quilt?
04-08-2013, 01:40 AM
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There's a quiltshop nearby me that gives workshops in how to use you're straight quiltruler for most figures.
There's so much you can do with the 30, 60 and 90 degree lines on you're ruler for instance.
There's so much you can do with the 30, 60 and 90 degree lines on you're ruler for instance.
04-08-2013, 05:10 AM
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Very often you can use one of your 'normal' rulers for everything. You can use the angle lines on the ruler to cut 30, 45 and 60 degree angles, which are very common. Unfortunately, if you need to get a triangle-in-a-square patch, that angle is around 65 degrees so you can't cut it with your 'normal' ruler. So for this particular quilt, you need to get a tri-recs ruler. As far as rulers go, this is not very expensive, you can get it at jo-anns with a coupon. Seems to me they also sell it in a set with the companion ruler, which cuts the long skinny triangles.
Many, many star blocks use this patch, so it would be a worthwhile investment: Tenessee waltz and alberta star quilts come to mind. Stars that are based on a 9 patch (3X3 grid) use a triangle-in-square, stars that are based on a 4X4 grid use flying geese. Not the same angle!!!!
Many, many star blocks use this patch, so it would be a worthwhile investment: Tenessee waltz and alberta star quilts come to mind. Stars that are based on a 9 patch (3X3 grid) use a triangle-in-square, stars that are based on a 4X4 grid use flying geese. Not the same angle!!!!
04-08-2013, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
I agree....and if you find the job of working it out too difficult...ask someone in your family to give you a hand....there's usually a math whiz somewhere amongst family or friends. They get a kick out of helping too
04-08-2013, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I don't mind buying a new ruler for one pattern. Using the same ruler is like using the same knife in the kitchen for every cutting job.
04-08-2013, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Very often you can use one of your 'normal' rulers for everything. You can use the angle lines on the ruler to cut 30, 45 and 60 degree angles, which are very common. Unfortunately, if you need to get a triangle-in-a-square patch, that angle is around 65 degrees so you can't cut it with your 'normal' ruler. So for this particular quilt, you need to get a tri-recs ruler. As far as rulers go, this is not very expensive, you can get it at jo-anns with a coupon. Seems to me they also sell it in a set with the companion ruler, which cuts the long skinny triangles.
Many, many star blocks use this patch, so it would be a worthwhile investment: Tenessee waltz and alberta star quilts come to mind. Stars that are based on a 9 patch (3X3 grid) use a triangle-in-square, stars that are based on a 4X4 grid use flying geese. Not the same angle!!!!
Many, many star blocks use this patch, so it would be a worthwhile investment: Tenessee waltz and alberta star quilts come to mind. Stars that are based on a 9 patch (3X3 grid) use a triangle-in-square, stars that are based on a 4X4 grid use flying geese. Not the same angle!!!!
04-08-2013, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Typo? Evening star?? That quilt is about as simple as they come. A grade school ruler would do the job
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