Normabeth

Hi
I just received the large wedge template and I would like to make a tree block - how do I figure out what size rectangle I need to fit on the sides ?
Thanks
Normabeth

Tartan

Which tree blocks are you doing? Is it the Christmas half hexie ruler tree table runner? Or is it the triangle tree table runner? Does the ruler have a name?

mckwilter

Do they have a tutorial for using it like you want?

Normabeth

Yes, MSQC does have tutorial for the table runners - but I want to make a quilt, turning the triangle wedge into a quilt block - I know I need to cut some type of rectangle in half, but I can't get the size I need. Have wasted a lot a fabric already.

Tartan

If you are doing the large 60 * triangles, I would trace out 1/2 of the triangle and add 1/4 inch on the straight side. You want 2 half triangles to add to each side of the main triangle to form a square.

PaperPrincess

If you are using the "large simple wedge" template and just want to add pieces to make it a rectangle, you would cut 2rectangles, 4" x height of triangle (9 1/4"). Place the rectangles right sides together. Position the template so that the edge of the fabric is 1/4" past the vertical line on the template, and make a single cut. You should now have 2 pairs of side pieces. Because you need mirrored pairs, you can't cut a set from a single rectangle of fabric with a sngle cut.

misspriss

Did you see it demoed on the show? Maybe go back and find the tute and take notes...