This time on Something New On Wednesday ...
I'm using a HRT ruler set.
HALF RECTANGLE TRIANGLE.
I have made HRT's before but I haven't used a special ruler to trim them.
This set gives both directional seam lines too & a cutting guide as well.
I picked this ruler up at a Buy, Sell & Swap & wondered IF using it was worth it.
Well now I have my answer...
The ruler set gives you accurate sizes for fabric requirements, cutting of unfinished sizes, then finished sizes in 14 sizes &
a template for trimming in both directions too.
It's from BLOCK LOC & I'm not sure of cost BuT as mine was at a discounted price... I felt like I should give it a go.
I actually printed out more sizes for preparing HRT from another site.
1. Cut 2 pieces of contrasting fabric to required size.
2. Cut in half diagonally.
3. Flip fabric pieces (i.e. one of each) & stitch along length.
4. Trim to size using LOC ruler... I chose the "B" ruler.
You can decide HoW YOU use these blocks too...
by facing them in the same direction... OR... turned around forming a ribbon...
OR... perhaps in a border with another block ???
I also found these different quilt layouts... courtesy of Pinterest...
BuT you'll have to wait to see what I have chosen... 😘
I think these rulers will make it easy to make accurate HRT...
& from this first use, I'm very happy I bought them.✅
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5 comments:
very nice
The ruler helps make an interesting block!
I've heard good things about those rulers...
Hugz
I've got my eye out for an HRT ruler myself. I've got the Tri-Recs ruler and the V-block ruler but they only go to 6". What if I want bigger HRT blocks? Hahaha! Great post, Cheryll, and I'm glad you got a deal on the ruler! More money for fabric!!!
I was interested to read this review, as I haven’t tried HRT blocks and was wondering which ruler would be the best, as I find trimming some blocks makes thing so much more accurate. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create.
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