I wonder... TriRec rulers
#11
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The tri-rex rulers are made specifically for a purpose-star legs. I have used them from time to time but I do think they are limited in use because the multiples do not form recognizable configuerations.
#13
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Franklin, TX
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I had never used the Tri-Rec rulers until I did a Bonnie Hunter Mystery. She is an expert on these rulers and has videos on her Quiltville website. She makes it easy with her instructions. Prior to these videos I was terrified of these rulers and did not know how to use them at all.
#17
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
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besides stars, I'm used the tri-rec ruler for the border--makes some nice points. For some reason I think they are a 72degree angle also. I'm not where I can measure right now, but remember that it's some weird number.
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Illinois
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Thank you for all the info on these rulers. They definitely will be put to the side for the meantime and I'm back to looking for that elusive 45 degree ruler that I need for a kaleidoscope pattern. I did discover that if I use the one TriRec and angle the ruler just a bit (maybe 1/4") in at the bottom, I have a "rough" 45" triangle and it works. It wasn't tremendously accurate but it worked for a trial run on this pattern. I'd like to have the actual ruler though. I did discover that the TriRec made a block with 7 wedges though! That works for a table piece anyhow.
#20
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If you take a square and divide it in half diagonally, you will end up with a triangle that has one 90 degree angle and 2 45 degree angles. So, that's one way to get a 45 deg angle without a protractor. I see protractors at dollar stores a lot, in case anyone wants one.
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