9 or 10 degrees
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9 or 10 degrees
I have a question. I have a pattern that calls for a 25" 9 degree wedge ruler to make a 50" circle quilt. On amazon they have a 10 degree 25 " ruler that also makes a 50" circle, so what is the difference? Will it throw my whole quilt off if I use the 10 degree? (it's less expensive and no shipping). Or should I play it safe and get the 9" Marilyn Doheny ruler the pattern is based on, I have no idea what 1 degree difference would make (other than saving me $10.00). Any info would be helpful, Thanks!!!!!
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With the 9 degree wedge you will have 40 pieces to make the circle. With the 10 degree wedge you will have 36 pieces to make the circle. If it is a specific pattern requiring so many wedges of each design, then you will have to use the 9 degree. But if the pattern is the same for each wedge, (or just two different wedges) there should be no problem. Just cut less wedges.
I have used both of the rulers to make the spicy spiral and there was no noticeable difference. Good luck. Ann
I have used both of the rulers to make the spicy spiral and there was no noticeable difference. Good luck. Ann
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Thanks for you help, the pattern alternates with each wedge so I don't think it will make much of a difference if I use the 10. I'm doing the circle quilt "Freebird" by MoMo in Asian prints and I don't think it will make that much of a difference. I'll wait to hear what others have to say too. Has anyone made that pattern? What do you think? I appreciate all the experience and expertise I find on this board.
#5
The quilt pattern "Poppies" by Deb Mosa also calls for the 9 degree ruler. She has included a template for the 9 degree ruler with her pattern. You can find a link to her pattern and template on this page: http://quiltinspiration.blogspot.com...lo-quilts.html
I've been considering making a "Spicey Spiral" which also calls for the 9 degree ruler - but I don't have a 9 degree ruler - I do have a 10 degree ruler. I was in a LQS this weekend. They do not sell the 9 degree ruler but I had the opportunity to compare the store's 9 degree ruler with a new 10 degree ruler. At 11-1/2" from the beginning of the rulers, the 10 degree ruler is 1/4" wider than the 9 degree. Using this info you could theoretically adapt a 10 degree ruler into a 9 degree ruler - or - use the template I pointed out earlier.
Best wishes!
I've been considering making a "Spicey Spiral" which also calls for the 9 degree ruler - but I don't have a 9 degree ruler - I do have a 10 degree ruler. I was in a LQS this weekend. They do not sell the 9 degree ruler but I had the opportunity to compare the store's 9 degree ruler with a new 10 degree ruler. At 11-1/2" from the beginning of the rulers, the 10 degree ruler is 1/4" wider than the 9 degree. Using this info you could theoretically adapt a 10 degree ruler into a 9 degree ruler - or - use the template I pointed out earlier.
Best wishes!
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That's a neat pattern, I see it's a free download. http://www.redroosterquilts.com/medi...p_freebird.pdf I have the 10* and used it for the spicy spiral & the pattern says the only difference would be the finished size. If you don't mind if your circle is exactly the 50" finished circle use the calculations from others & go for it!
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