Threetriangle units were nicknamed peaky and spike by quilter doreen speckmann who used them extensively in. Diamond quilt block tutorial by lindseyuse your tri recs ruler as seen here to cut out two triangles. Use 2 recs units pieced together to make a divided rectangle that is twice as tall as it is wide. The video shows how the tri and recs tools work together and. Theres something in your brain when you look at the tri tool and the recs tool that says, these do not go together. Save to your mobile device so you have it handy on your next shopping trip. Made of 18 thick heavy duty acrylic that has been laser cut for precision, the tri recs rulers are two handy specialty rulers that make cutting 60 degree triangles or divided rectangles a breeze. The triangle in a square quilt block aka spikey and peak is most often used as a unit in other blocks like the 5440 or fight quilt block. Threetriangle units were nicknamed peaky and spike by quilter doreen. They do go together and with the odd parts of the ruler it makes lining up the pieces a. See more ideas about quilts, quilt making and quilt patterns. This video shows how to use the ez quilting tri tool and recs tool pair as well as the companion to this tool set, the tri mate tool.
There is so much you can do with the tri recs quilting tools. Long triangles as opposed to the 459045 degree triangles in. The wider ruler, called tri can cut triangles up to 6 finished. Today im going to show you my favorite way to make this simple and fun pieced block. They are easily made using tri recs rulers, but if you dont have specialty rulers or need a size to big for your ruler, heres the secrets to making them easy peasy with regular ol cutting methods.
You will need to cut 8 tri units and 8 pairs of rec units. Join the community that jumpstarts your creativity and gets your projects finished. Its a fantastic variation, and its 10 sizes range from 6 to 24, the larger ones just perfect for a wall hanging or medallion in the center of a quilt. The new red and white project i started last weekend has a very interesting tool that makes constructing the blocks quite easy. Make sure ruler is lined up precisely and make your cut. Quilting notions, patterns, and other items you need to create your quilting projects can be found at, including. Floating star block using trirecs ruler quiltingboard. This block builders workshop quilt block is patterned in mccalls quilting novemberdecember 2015. Today we are going to learn about half rectangle triangle hrt units this half rectangle triangle tutorial will require no special rulers. Here at studio 180 design, we design and market quilt tools, patterns and companion products to make quilting easier and more fun. How to use trirecs tools for the tree tumble quilt block youtube. I have looked for patterns and always just come up with a youtube video showing how to cut them.
Several people were interested in my floating star block. Using the tri recs when paired, a tri unit and two recs units will always make a triangle within a square. In this video, we teach you how to use the trirecs tool. Favorite tools tri recs acrylic rulers christa quilts. Threetriangle units were nicknamed peaky and spike by quilter doreen speckmann who used them extensively in her quilts. Each tool was developed by an expert quilt teacher. Tri recs units, usually a triangle in a square rather than a rectangle, are a common feature in patchwork quilting. Home of deb tuckers patented quilting tools, including the wing clipper, tucker trimmer, rapid fire hunters star, and rapid fire lemoyne star. The easy way to make triangles within squares and divided rectangles.
Ez quilting tools easy square, easy angle, easy easy trirecs, tri. Our embroideryquilt club this week focused on using the tri recs tool. Download a pdf tutorial from the extra information tab above. I thought i had seen them all but this is a great ruler to create christmas trees in a quilt or wall hanging. The tri recs ruler combination is the easy way to make triangles with in a square a popular feature in many patchwork quilt patterns. Ez quilting tools by wrights are acrylic tools specially designed to aid in rotary cutting. I cut some scraps to see what i could do with it and other than just lining up row after row of the triangle and sides i cant figure what to do with them. The trirecs triangle ruler is easy way to make triangles within squares and rectangles.
Ez quilting acrylic templates are thick and sturdy, so they will stand up to years of wear making these templates are a. For those tricky elongated triangles like in storm at sea i recommend the tri recs rulers for the corners and their little known sibling the tri mate ruler. Erin russek demonstrates how to cut and sew triangle patches for the tree tumble quilt block, using optional tri recs ac. Im a bit camera shy when it comes to videos, but with the help of my son jeff, im working on some videos to show you how to do various things like using specialty rulers. This is the second ez ruler where i feel i have been misled, as i bought the circle cutter one thinking it could do very large circles, but the figures used indicate the radius, not the diameter so again the use was limited. I have also found that it can be intimidating to use for some quilters. Learn how to use a trirecs ruler to make a triangle in a square quilt block unit.
Make a triangle in a square quilt block using quilting rulers. The tri recs ruler combo is a very handy quilting tool to have. Our tools add accuracy and precision for the best results in all your quilting. Our team members are working as safely and quickly as possible to handle an increase in online orders, as well as support our communities and health care workers by funneling product and tens of millions of mask donations to our make to give effort. The blazing star is similar to the lone star but has just 4 diamonds in each star point. See more ideas about quilt patterns, quilts and ruler.
Cut three sizes of the diamonds and triangles needed for the rectangular units in storm at sea blocks, and many other block designs, too. So i dont forget what i was doing with my tri rec rulers. Home rulers triangle rulers ez quilting trirecs ruler set. Storm at sea is one pattern made easier by these rulers the longpointed triangles in the outer pieces of each block. Half rectangle triangle tutorial no special ruler required. At the depot quilt block instructions for two different techiqueswith a specialty ruler or with free downloadable templates.
Determine desired finished height and add 12 for seam allowance. Choose which alternative works best for you and your budget. Part 2 of our tri recs unit tutorial for celtic solstice mystery. Ez quilting trirecs ruler set by ez quilting ozquilts. Ask questions if youre not sure how to use them or if they are suitable for the project you have in mind. How to use a trirecs ruler the quilting room with mel. Sewing tips tips for using the tri recs rulers and a fun pinwheel block tutorial id like to share with you how i used the tri recs rulers to make the pinwheel blocks in the pinwheels outstanding 30 sewing projects tips are offered on our web pages. This is the diamond and skinny triangle set that many quilters have asked us for. Please contact customer service to make arrangements.
Marti michell the perfect patchwork quilting system. Paper piecing is a reliably accurate method of creating this isosceles triangle unit and is shared below. How to make, cut, and sew optional ideas for use duration. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. In this video i show you how to make, cut, and sew the block. The cutoff magic angle makes it easy to align and sew accurately. In this video, we teach you how to use the tri recs tool. Use the trirecs ruler for perfect cutting, assembly. The tri recs ruler set is available in the bluprint supplies shop. The toosl i am using are called the tri recs rulers, designed by darlene zimmerman and joy hoffman. Tri recs triangle ruler generations quilt patterns. Templates are available for you to download from the blue chart under construction instructions. I was looking at videos and patterns today for the ruler and a lot said to use paper piecing method and after 3 strip quilts that i paper pieced, dont want to do any more of it. Download this interactive pdf and using adobe reader, you can take an inventory of what you have or what you need.
Tri recs ruler notions two handy specialty rulers that make cutting 60 degree triangles or divided rectangles a breeze. Effective march 18, the warehouse will be closed to walkin customers until further notice. The tri recs triangle ruler combo is a quilting ruler made especially for piecing triangle in a square quilt blocks. The cutoff magic angle and built in 14 seam allowance makes it easy to align and sew accurately. Tri recs triangle ruler by darlene zimmerman for ez quilting. Here are the measurements and directions to make a 12 12 inch block. Mini ruler set by quilt in a day tri rec tools video tall triangle ruler brenda hennings triangulations video. Ez quilting trirecs ruler set,ez quilting,triangle rulers,rulers. From drunkards pass to a double wedding ring quilt ez quilting has an acrylic template to meet your needs. Templates to make halfsquare triangles in 10 sizes. I have this set, bought it a long time ago and never knew what to do with it.
Im using the set of tri recs acrylic rulers for my current quilt along, modern trees. Background fabric 4 squares 3 12 x 3 12 1 strip 3 12 x 12 point fabric. Not only does it make amazing tree blocks like those shown below, but you can make tons of. Orders fulfilled through buy online pickup instore curbside or ship from store are taking a little longer than usual.
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