Again, another layout with equilateral triangles. I can’t get enough of them! Learn to make this placemat or table runner in 2 minutes: If you don’t have a 60 degree ruler Download my 60 degree trian
I’ve discovered a new type of block that is made with a 60 degree ruler or a template. You actually make 2 different blocks at once with this technique that can be laid out as 2 separate hexa…
Thank you for advise on how to put the triangles together! I had an epiphany when I started sewing. The dog-ears of this 60 degree triangle gives a perfect guide when sewing the shapes together! For each and every seam! I love them! My clear view triangle template is my new best friend! ; ) I choose to sew the eight pieces in the block together to a big diamond, finger pressing seams, sew diagonal rows together, and press the seams with my steam iron while they were still in sections. Another outside quick photo session: The finished top is about 60 by 72, and my Amy Butler stash has slimmed down a bit... These are so fun to puzzle together, I'm thinking of making another one! ; ) Could I tempt anyone to have a go? I think this 60 degree triangle is brilliant!
I’ve discovered a new type of block that is made with a 60 degree ruler or a template. You actually make 2 different blocks at once with this technique. If you don’t have a 60 degree ruler you can dow
Two weeks ago I attended a class with a very talented local quilter, Shirley Mooney. We started with a single length of a stripey fabric, and a 60 degree triangle ruler. Through out the day we turned the fabric into something completely different. Siren Song by Michael Miller Fabrics Shirley encouraged us to take photos on our phones and study how our arrangements looked on a smaller screen. This was my first attempt: Then it grew to look like this: Then I swapped out 3 of the centres and made all the centres dark, and that looked better: Someone else in the class had the same fabric, but in pink and purple. She went for a different approach: Another student had something completely different: We spent the whole day cutting triangles and playing with the layout. Once we were happy with our layouts we pinned them to sheets and took them home to sew up. The knack is in matching the stripes perfectly, as shown below. Due to the care and attention needed to get the stripes matching correctly, I only got 2 columns sewn together the next day, and even they aren't 100% perfect, but I'll settle for 97.5% perfect in this case. The rest is still pinned to the sheet, waiting to be joined up. Because I'd purchased plenty of fabric, I had enough to do 2 different designs, so I've got 2 designs pinned onto my sheet. It's carefully strewn across my sewing table - I need to be careful that it doesn't accidentally get bundled into the washing machine. Imagine all those pins and triangles floating around in the washing machine. I'll be certain to post more photos as this progress, but it's the start of our winter school holidays now, and my kids are off for 3 weeks. We've got a couple of trips planned so I don't expect to get a lot of sewing done in July. Shirley has a blog called Don't Wait to Create, and is on Instagram with the same name. I recommend you take a look.
If you don’t have a 60 degree ruler but your ruler or your mat has 60 degree markings, this is how you can cut equilateral triangles. How to cut equilateral triangles with a regular ruler This 2 minut