6/10/2023 0 Comments Tri recs ruler tool set60-Degree Triangle Rulers used to create diamonds… However, the rows would be sewn “diagonally” to create the quilt when using the rhombus diamond ruler. The rhombus diamond ruler could have been used to create this quilt also. In my Caribbean Blues quilt shown above, I used the Tri Recs Ruler set to create rows of what appear to be diamonds, but they are actually triangles sewn in horizontal rows. I usually always fold my strip of fabric in half lengthwise in order to cut two at a time… Saves time! As you cut triangles across the strip of fabric, you will flip the ruler upside down and then back again in order to have the bottom straight edge of the ruler always aligned with the raw edge of the strip of fabric as you cut each triangle. The Tri Tool ruler was placed on the strip of fabric with the bottom straight edge aligned with the bottom of the raw edge of the strip of fabric. The strips of fabric that I cut for the triangles pictured above were 5 1/2″ x WOF. When placing/matching all the colored/printed triangles in your quilt strategically, you can produce rows of Diamonds! All straight seams! NO “Y” seams! (The Recs Tool creates the straight edges at the end of each row they are basically half the triangle, plus seam allowances.)… The Tri Tool is a 60 degree triangle. The Tri Recs Ruler Set allows you to cut different size triangles and recs from your fabric from 1-1/2″ to 6-1/2″. Now, let’s see how the Tri Recs ruler set works to create Diamonds from triangles! You’ll be pleased to know that it also goes together very simply using basically the same process. Here’s the back side of that little diamond quilt… All straight seams! Tri Recs Ruler Set Those rows are then sewn together to create the quilt.simple and beautiful! And the fabulous part of this is that there are NO “Y” seams to sew… Just straight seams! Yeah! In the photo above diamonds (which were cut using the rhombus ruler) have been sewn together in rows diagonally. …and in the photo above, that seam allowance has been pressed (photo is the underside of the fabric.) In the photo above, the seam allowance has been sewn…. Notice how the cut-off tip on the left part of the top diamond lines up nicely with the straight edge of the diamond underneath. In the photo above, I have aligned the raw edges of the diamond shapes in order to sew the seam. It also helps to align the two diamonds properly to sew them together.Ībove, the two pieces are ready to be sewn together… This helps in getting rid of excess ‘dog ears’ within the seams. The template also allows for you to trim off two points. Notice (above) the diamond shapes which have been cut. Next, align the rhombus (Diamond) template along the edges of the 5″ strip of fabric (as shown above)… My 5″ strip of fabric is folded in half lengthwise to produce two diamonds. Note for the photo above that I moved my ruler off to the left a bit…when I actually go to make my cut, I’ll align the ruler right down the 5″ mark on the cutting mat. When using a 5″ Rhombus (Diamond) ruler template, cut 5″ strips of fabric (WOF = width of fabric). I like to to sew the diamonds pieces together in rows so there are NO “y” seams to contend with!! Diamonds can also be created using 60 degree triangle templates!īelow are some step by step pics and instructions which should help you use the Rhombus template (diamond), the Tri-Recs ruler template and the 60-degree Triangle Ruler! Experiment with these templates and have fun creating! Rhombus (Diamond) Ruler template Diamond templates are fabulous for cutting quick and precise diamond shapes for your quilt.
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