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02-10-2020, 04:45 PM

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Calmclam

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60 degree diamond vs MSQC Rhombus template

Is there a difference in a 'typical' 60 degree ruler and what MSQC calls a Rhombus template?
I love the quilts from Jaybird Quilts but wonder which ruler is the best investment. Opinions? Thanks!

02-10-2020, 06:32 PM

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toogie

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Originally Posted by Jennifer23

I have that one, and I love it! I've made quite a few quilts with it, and it's awesome.

Do you have any pictures of quilts you made?

02-10-2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Calmclam

Is there a difference in a 'typical' 60 degree ruler and what MSQC calls a Rhombus template?
I love the quilts from Jaybird Quilts but wonder which ruler is the best investment. Opinions? Thanks!

If I didn’t already have a 60 degree ruler I’d probably get the Jaybird one. Looks like you could do a lot with that one.

02-11-2020, 04:53 AM

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What size is your 60 degree diamond ruler? I saw this before and also would love to make.

It is the 8 1/2 inch ruler.

02-11-2020, 11:54 AM

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It is the 8 1/2 inch ruler.

thank you Rhonda

02-12-2020, 05:36 PM

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TheMerkleFamily

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Mini Diamond Ruler by CG

I recently used my Creative Grids 60 degree mini diamond ruler for the 1st time. I loved making this diamond quilt as the blunt corners made this a breeze to assemble and the points (nearly) perfect! This version of the ruler is 4 1/2" and I like the 'scale' of the diamonds for this large batik throw/lap quilt. If I were to make a larger quilt or wanted a more bold look I'd likely want the larger ruler.

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02-13-2020, 12:04 AM

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I must be an idiot then because I'm having a time with my 60 ruler. (No really - I think its me not the ruler) I have the blunt tip

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02-13-2020, 02:56 PM

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I must be an idiot then because I'm having a time with my 60 ruler. (No really - I think its me not the ruler) I have the blunt tip

what seems to be your problem?

02-13-2020, 02:57 PM

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I love your quilt! So pretty!

02-14-2020, 04:20 AM

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what seems to be your problem?

when I try to put them together into rows- the row starts sliiiiiiiding downhill. Friend said its because I'm not adjusting for the seam allowance. But I though you just stacked directly on top of previous to match edges. Ive had 2 goes with practice scrap.