Do I really need a special ruler to...
#12
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Who makes a ruler that big? Did you get it a quilt show, internet?.....Sounds interesting, more info please. Thanks
#14
Bonnie has not only the math to calcutate your own, but a chart with lots of sizes already figured out.
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/...nt-quilts.html
#16
I bought the ruler when I was in Paducah at Eleanore Burns quilt store. It's probably on her website. If you are going to Paducah quilt show, Eleanor Burns usually has coupons on her site to use at her downtown store during quilt week.
#17
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Here's a chart for setting quilts on-point. Hope this helps.
http://quiltbug.com/articles/on-point.htm
http://quiltbug.com/articles/on-point.htm
#18
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I've been wondering about this topic too. A more basic question I'm wondering, is there a better way to cut them grain wise? I've heard of cutting squares on point so the inside quarter triangles are on grain; seems like a lot of work and I'm thinking better to have the grain on the outside edge, right? Any tips on this or am I overthinking it to worry about the grain?
Also, is it safe to assume that the only time a ruler or the charts come in to play is when you don't already have good pattern directions?
By the way, window shopping I found a big setting triangle ruler on Nancy's Notions http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/flip+n+set+tool.do that looks nice because it stores folded in half and has a wide range of sizes. Anyone use/recommend this one?
Also, is it safe to assume that the only time a ruler or the charts come in to play is when you don't already have good pattern directions?
By the way, window shopping I found a big setting triangle ruler on Nancy's Notions http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/flip+n+set+tool.do that looks nice because it stores folded in half and has a wide range of sizes. Anyone use/recommend this one?
#19
I've been wondering about this topic too. A more basic question I'm wondering, is there a better way to cut them grain wise? I've heard of cutting squares on point so the inside quarter triangles are on grain; seems like a lot of work and I'm thinking better to have the grain on the outside edge, right? Any tips on this or am I overthinking it to worry about the grain?
Here is a good explanation of the differences...and I think there is a calculator to help with cutting measurements:
http://www.msquilting.com/Half%20Squ...20Square_t.htm
JMHO
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