Tutorial: Orange Peel Circle Method 2

This is the second tutorial for the Orange Peel circle.

Orange Peel Circle
Orange Peel Circle

I don’t know how this shape came into my mind, but I was driven to learn to make it when I took the Latifah Saafir class in 2021. I have the start of an idea for a quilt using this shape, though I am still finalizing the details. The closest I have come to drawing it out or designing it is the Bubble (circle) donation quilt I made with Gerre a few years ago.

Ever since I learned to make these Orange Peel Circles, I have wanted to write a tutorial. I wanted to remember how to make these shapes whenever the desire arose and the best way is to post something here. I also wanted to share the knowledge with you so YOU would have another use for your Clammy** rulers. In a lull in the class, Latifah showed me two ways to make this shape. I broke up the tutorials so you could focus on one method at a time.

Supply List: (same as for the first method)

  • Clammy ruler – the 12 inch** or the 8 inch** or the 6 inch** (any size works)
  • Optional: 45 mm rotary cutter**
  • 28mm Rotary Cutter**
  • Rotary Cutting Mat**
  • Optional, but very helpful: rotating cutting mat** (The 10″ rotating cutting mat** is also useful for smaller spaces)
  • fabric (at least 2 different) – I used large-ish scraps for this tutorial
  • pins
  • Sewing machine
    • quarter inch foot
  • thread
  • Iron and ironing board

Notes:

  • You need the directions for using the Clammy for this tutorial
  • The tutorial for the first method was posted a few weeks ago. This second method yields the same results, but gives you construction options so you can figure out what works best for you.
6" Clammy and packaging
6″ Clammy and packaging

For this tutorial, I am using the 6 inch** Clammy. Adjust if you use other sizes.

The directions for cutting the Orange Peel shape are on the front of the Clammy ruler. The directions are in a different context, but you can extrapolate.

Steps:

Gather your two pieces of fabric.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut a square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut a square

 

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut a square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut a square

Cut a 1/4 circle out of the square. I cut my square slightly larger than the square indicated on the Clammy.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Cut inside circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Cut inside circle

Cut the inside circle to make a quarter circle. This is one step where I use the 28mm rotary cutter**.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut 1st 1/2 of Orange Peel
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut 1st 1/2 of Orange Peel

You will have a quarter circle. Throw the extra background into your scrap bin.

Do the same again with a different fabric. This will be the whole circle in which you will insert the Orange Peel piece.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Cut a square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Cut a square

Cut a square-ish shaped piece.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut quarter circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut quarter circle

Align your ruler and cut a quarter circle.

Note: For most of the cutting in this tutorial, I used my regular 45 mm rotary cutter**. For this step, however, I switched to a 28mm rotary cutter**. It is easier for me to cut the inside circle with a smaller rotary cutter. If you are using the larger Clammy, then the 45mm will work. Use the tools that feel best to you.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut quarter circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut quarter circle

Cut a quarter circle out of the larger piece of fabric.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: make registration marks
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: make registration marks

Fold the circle and the Orange Peel in half to create registration marks. I do this to allow me to line up the two pieces more precisely.

Tip: If you fold one piece RST and one piece WST, you will be able to nest them in the next step.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: line-up registration marks
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: line-up registration marks

Line up the registration marks. The fabrics should be right sides together.

Pin at the registration marks to keep the pieces in place.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: pin at the ends
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: pin at the ends

I anchor the ends of the Orange Peel with pins.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: pin the rest
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: pin the rest

Pin the rest of the Orange Peel to the circle using 2-3 pins between each end and the center. You may not be able to line the piece up exactly end to end. The ends may extend beyond the ends of the circle fabric.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: sew the seam
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: sew the seam

Piece the quarter circle into the square with the quarter circle cut out. I put the piece that will be the Orange Peel on top to sew.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: sewn
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: sewn

The piece looks odd and not circular at all when you are finished sewing.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: press
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: press

Press the seam towards the piece that will be the Orange Peel. In this case, that piece is the green.

Now, follow the directions for cutting out a circle using the Clammy. Review the directions on the packaging.

Fold the sewn piece in half with the fold towards you.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: line up the ruler
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: line up the ruler

Line up the ruler as shown in the photo. Remember: the fold needs to be closest to your body.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut the circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: cut the circle

Cut out your circle. Again, the directions on the packaging will help you.

Troubleshooting:  If your circle is not whole (cut in half) when you open it, then you need to realign your fabric and make sure the fold of your folded square is close to your body before you cut. If this is the case, you will need to start over, because your circle is ruined.

If you have cut the circle with the fold towards you, then you have done it correctly and have a fabulous Orange Peel circle.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Orange Peel circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial 2: Orange Peel circle

Toss the background excess into your scrap pile. Cut the background for a circle and piece your Orange Peel Circle into the background. Stay tuned for that tutorial or check Latifah’s site.

–>Alternatively –> applique your Orange Peel Circle onto the background using hand or machine applique’

See the other method for making these Orange Peel circles.

If you make one of these circles, send me a photo and I will post your work here! I’d love to see your efforts.

Notes:

*I prefer the smaller versions. The Orange Peel circle I made with the 12 inch** (first photo above ) just looks too big to me. If I made a bunch of them, it might be fine.

*If you have tossed the packaging or can’t find it,  download the information from Latifah’s site. I downloaded one and the information is laid out very well. You can also check Latifah’s videos on YouTube. One video shows how to cut different shapes, though it focuses on the half circle. You can get some good tips even if you don’t get the full instructions. Take a look at all of her videos.

 

 

 

 

**N.B. I use affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

**N. B. : Obviously, you should shop at local quilt shops and small businesses. However, if you are too busy or can’t find what you need there, I use Amazon affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item’s link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.

Tutorial: Orange Peel Circle

Orange Peel Circle
Orange Peel Circle

I don’t know how this shape came into my mind, but I was driven to learn to make this combination of shapes when I took the Latifah Saafir class in 2021. I have a sort of idea for a quilt using this shape, but it hasn’t come to fruition yet. The closest I have come to drawing it out or designing it is the Bubble (circle) donation quilt I made with Gerre a few years ago.

Ever since I learned to make these Orange Peel Circles, I have wanted to write a tutorial. I wanted to remember how to make them whenever I wanted.  I also wanted to share the knowledge with you so YOU would have another use for your Clammy rulers.

Supply List:

  • Clammy ruler – the 12 inch** or the 8 inch** or the 6 inch** (any size works)
  • Optional: 45 mm rotary cutter**
  • 28mm Rotary Cutter**
  • Rotary Cutting Mat**
  • Optional: rotating cutting mat** (very helpful)
  • fabric (at least 2 different) – I used large-ish scraps for this tutorial
  • pins
  • Sewing machine
    • quarter inch foot
  • thread
  • Iron and ironing board

Notes:

  • You need the directions for using the Clammy for this tutorial. They are included on the packaging. If you have tossed your packaging, download the information from Latifah’s site. I downloaded one and the information is laid out very well.

For this tutorial, I am using the 8 inch** Clammy. Adjust if you use other sizes.

Steps:

8" Clammy ruler and packaging
8″ Clammy ruler and packaging

The directions for cutting an Orange Peel are on the front of the Clammy ruler.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut a square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut a square

Start with a square. If necessary, give yourself some wiggle room by cutting the square a bit larger than called for in the directions.

My Orange Peel Circle came out perfectly using the sizes on the ruler packaging. Try out some test circles to gauge whether you need to start larger or not.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: line up Clammy
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: line up Clammy

 

Cut your Orange Peel from this square. Line up your ruler as shown. You can see the lines of the Orange Peel shape clearly on the ruler. You want the straight dividing lines to be on the edge of the fabric and the Orange Peel shape to be completely in the square. Review the directions on the front of the Clammy packaging* to line everything up.

If you have cut a larger square, you will trim more.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut 1st 1/2 of Orange Peel
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut 1st 1/2 of Orange Peel

Cut the first part of the Orange Peel. This will yield a shape like you would use for Drunkard’s Path.

This is where your rotating cutting mat** comes in handy.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: realign the ruler
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: realign the ruler

Turn your fabric and re-align the ruler. You can see how your Orange Peel piece will look through the ruler.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the 2d part
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the 2d part

Cut the second side of your Orange Peel. Set this part aside. Toss the leftover background fabric into your scrap bin.

Now you are ready to cut your full circle

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut square

Based on the 8 inch Clammy, cut a 8.5 inch square of fabric. Adjust if you are using a different Clammy.

This will be the main part of the circle.

 

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: fold square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: fold square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: fold square
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: fold square

Fold your square in half and place the fold closest to you.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: align your ruler
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: align your ruler

Place your ruler on the fabric. This is a good time to review the instructions or one of Latifah’s videos.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the circle

Cut the full circle.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: open the circle
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: open the circle

Open the full circle and admire your work! I always feel excited when I see that circle opened up.

Troubleshooting:  If your circle is  not whole (cut in half) when you open it, then you need to realign your fabric and make sure the fold of your folded square is close to your body before you cut.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: align your ruler

Line up your ruler to prepare to cut the Orange Peel out of the full circle.

Note: For most of the cutting in this tutorial, I used my regular 45 mm rotary cutter**. For this step, however, I switched to a 28mm rotary cutter**. It is easier to cut the inside circle with a smaller rotary cutter.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the Orange Peel
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the Orange Peel

The photo above shows the Clammy lined up and the Orange Peel cut out.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the Orange Peel
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: cut the Orange Peel

Cut an Orange Peel out of the full circle. Turn the circle if you want to avoid cutting into certain fabric motifs. In this case, I wanted to leave the full crescent moon on the fabric, so I avoided cutting the Orange Peel out of that part of the circle.

Throw the Orange Peel from the full circle into your scrap bin

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: create registration marks
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: create registration marks

Fold the circle and the Orange Peel in half to create registration marks. I do this to allow me to line up the two pieces more precisely.

Tip: If you fold one piece RST and one piece WST, you will be able to nest them in the next step.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: Line up the pieces
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: Line up the pieces

Line up the two pieces using the registration marks. The fabrics should be right sides together.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin at the registration marks
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin at the registration marks

Pin at the registration marks to keep the pieces in place.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin at the ends
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin at the ends

I anchor the ends of the Orange Peel with pins as well.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin the rest
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: pin the rest

Pin the rest of the Orange Peel to the circle using 2-3 pins between each end and the center.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sew
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sew

Sew the Orange Peel to the circle. I sew with the Orange Peel on top. Take out pins before your needle gets to them.

I keep the two pieces of fabric as flat as possible while sewing the curve. If necessary, make little clips in the curve.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sewn
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sewn

Your Orange Peel is now sewn to your circle.

Press the seam allowance towards the Orange Peel.

Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sewn & pressed
Orange Peel Circle tutorial: sewn & pressed

You now have an Orange Peel circle!!

Your finished circle is ready to be pieced into a background. Stay tuned for that tutorial or check Latifah’s site.

If you make one of these circles, send me a photo and I will post your work here! I’d love to see your efforts.

Notes: I prefer the smaller versions. The Orange Peel circle I made with the 12 inch** (above photo) just looks too big to me. If I made a bunch of them, it might be fine.

 

*If you have tossed the packaging or can’t find it,  download the information from Latifah’s site. I downloaded one and the information is laid out very well. You can also check Latifah’s videos on YouTube. One video shows how to cut different shapes, though it focuses on the half circle. You can get some good tips even if you don’t get the full instructions. Take a look at all of her videos.

 

**I use affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.

Metro Twist Ready for Quilting

Metro Twist top with borders
Metro Twist top with borders

Yep, I finished the top and back. I feel much lighter now that it is done.

I am also pleased with how it turned out. I don’t kn ow if I will make this pattern again, but it is possible.

I am sure I said somewhere when I worked on the Metroscape quilt or the Mod Lights tablerunner that the Quick Curve ruler projects come out really well. Not all of my points match up in this quilt, but they are close enough in most cases.

Metro Twist back
Metro Twist back

I put the back together relatively quickly. The label is a little lower than I normally sew it, but I wrote Colleen a note about in case I forget to tell her if I ever see her again. 😉

Another project off my list. My pile of quilts for Colleen is growing.

The Return of Metro Twist

I went over to Cyndi’s the other day to sew. This is not Cyndi of the bag, but Cyndi of the Guild. At first, we were going to work on the Enigma Bag together, but she hadn’t had time to cut out her pieces, so we’ll do that another day.

Metro Twist in process
Metro Twist in process

I took three projects over to her studio and ended up making good progress on Metro Twist. I sewed about 40 blocks, most of which I was able to trim as well. I am super happy that I got back to this project.

Metro Twist ready for the big push
Metro Twist ready for the big push

I put all of the existing blocks up on the big design wall (I had to take Scrappy Celebration down temporarily) and took a look.

Metro Twist Then and Now

The other day I talked about selecting a large print fabric to add to the Metro Twist. After that whole selection process, I pieced some blocks using one strip of fabric to see how they would look.

Here is the before and after:

The veggie print makes the quilt look darker. The quilt will be given to one of my nephews so I think the darker look works.

Adding to Metro Twist

As promised, I got back in the Metro Twist groove last weekend. I cut up some of the foreground fabrics I selected and made more blocks. I didn’t work my way completely through the stack I had cut, but I made a dent. The blocks are somewhat time consuming and I didn’t want to cut out a bunch of pieces all at once.

Metro Twist with Green Floral
Metro Twist with Green Floral

As I did so, I thought the of large print fabric I had selected. I thought the green would work very well with the overall color scheme. Also, I thought the scale of the print, when cut up, would add interest, but not be too girly looking.

I never cut up pieces when I cut the other foregrounds out. There was something not quite right about it, though generally the look was good.

Metro Twist with floral burst print
Metro Twist with floral burst print

On Sunday, I decided that I really needed to add a fabric with the large scale. At the same time, I decided that I would confirm that this was the print for the job. I have quite a few large print fabrics, so I dragged a few out, though I looked through a lot more.

I thought the dark green in the second photo might be better. I thought the dark green would pick up the other dark greens in the tone-on-tone foreground fabrics.. This one was my front runner for awhile.

I tried some other darks, then gave up. I wasn’t able to find anything better than the one above.

Metro Twist with Coleus and Roses
Metro Twist with Coleus and Roses

For kicks, I tried some fabrics with more pinks. I didn’t want girly, but there are already a few pinks and they don’t make the quilt abhorrent to men, I don’t think.

I like this fabric a lot and I liked the lavender background. I thought it added something to the quilt. However, I didn’t like the red for this quilt. The red works well in the fabric, but with all of the burgundies and red-purples, I want to keep that clear red out of the quilt for now.

Metro Twist with dark Chrysanthemum
Metro Twist with dark Chrysanthemum

Finally, I tried one of the lush Chrysanthemum prints. This was better than the dark green and I liked the way the print pulled out the other pink foreground fabrics. I also liked the mustard-y color (see lower right of the Philip Jacobs print).  The problem, again, was the red.

By now, I was kind of desperate. I thought I would go with my original choice or the Floral Burst, but I wasn’t 100% on board with those. I took another look through my large print fabrics and came up with the perfect, if unorthodox, choice.

Mixed Veg, part of the Veggies Collection by Martha Negley
Mixed Veg, part of the Veggies Collection by Martha Negley

I don’t even know why I have this fabric. I loved some of the other colorways of this print and probably just snapped it up because of the imagery.  It has been in my palette for awhile. There are certain colors, which are perfect for this quilt. The burgundy and fuschia are obvious. The greens and that little bit of blue used as a shadow are also good.

I am pleased with this choice, if a little unorthodox.

 

More Metro Twist

Metro Twist - July 2023
Metro Twist – July 2023

I decided that I would try to make the Metro Twist larger.I have a possible recipient for this quilt and I want it to, at least be lap sized.

I have plenty of foreground fabrics, even though most are fat quarters. I needed to find more of the background fabric. It is always a challenge with solids. Since I buy limited solid brands, I thought it was doable.

Normally, I write the brand and color in Sharpie on the selvedge, but the grey I used for Metro Twist didn’t have it. Either I cut it off and tossed it or never wrote it down.

I also didn’t have a picture of the grey with other purchases. Usually, I photograph my purchases so I have some hope of finding fabric and supplies again.

Austin Sewing Pure Elements Ash + mesh
Austin Sewing Pure Elements Ash + mesh

I looked at my color cards and thought the background might be from Pure Elements. I bought some Pure Elements Ash first, but when it arrived, I could see that it wasn’t quite right. I can use it for something else, but disappointing nonetheless.

Back to the color cards. This time I pulled them all out, but immediately put back the Kona color card. I very rarely buy Kona and I knew this wasn’t it. I have the American Made Brands color card. Bingo! I bought some of one of their Gray. I am pretty sure that is the right fabric. I suppose I’ll see when it arrives.

I haven’t worked on the Metro Twist for a few weeks as I tried to catch up on Scrappy Celebration and The Pantone Project. I was able to make some progress this past weekend with the background pieces I have already cut. I have a bit of the background left and want to save it until the reinforcements arrive in case I need it and can’t find the right solid.

Metro Twist Fabrics

The next Sew Day  will be a Super Sew Day/Meeting combination. As mentioned, I will be assisting Amy to teach the Metro Twist pattern.

Metro Twist Fabric Pull
Metro Twist Fabric Pull

One thing I did was look through the fabric pulls that I had saved. I chose one with a large number of prints to use.

A lot of these are Art Gallery fabrics. I may not use all of the grid fabrics and I may change out the focus fabric (4th from left, top row), which I added quickly before I took these to Sew Day. There is already a lot of green in this quilt and that might send it over the edge. Still, maybe not, we’ll have to see as I cut and start putting blocks together.

Metro Twist

Metro Twist** is another pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful that uses their Quick Curve Ruler**. You might remember that I made Metroscape** a few years ago with this ruler.

I showed the quilt that Amy made at the Retreat using the Metro Twist pattern in a previous post.The colors she used and the curves made this a very popular project at the Retreat.

Amy's Metro Twist
Amy’s Metro Twist

At the last Sew Day, she was putting on borders and preparing the top for quilting. I was able to take a photo of the quilt and it looks great!

I didn’t really realize how popular this project was until I heard that Amy will be teaching the guild how to make it at the next Super Sew Day, in July. I also had a clue when Mary C said that a bunch of people bought the pattern and the ruler after seeing Amy’s quilt.

I talked to Amy and offered to help her teach. She hasn’t told me what she needs me to do yet, but I am kind of excited about it. I really need to find some fabrics I want to use. I love Amy’s choices of Tiny Dots and Tiny Stripes, but I don’t want to copy what she did.

The quilt on the cover of the pattern isn’t super appealing and I don’t think the Tula All Stars (if even still available) would work for this pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Obviously, you should shop at local quilt shops and small businesses. However, if you are too busy or can’t find what you need there, I use Amazon affiliate links and may be paid for your purchase of an item when you click on an item’s link in my post. There is no additional cost to you for clicking or purchasing items I recommend. I appreciate your clicks and purchases as it helps support this blog.

Simple Folded Corners Ruler

I bought Doug Leko’s Folded Corners Ruler** awhile ago but didn’t have a reason to use it until Saturday. I started working on the X Quilt last week. I was really struggling with the way the pattern was written. After reading a Bonnie Hunter post about Valentine’s Day where she mentioned this ruler**, I dug it out. I watched a video, started using it which resulted in the X quilt process moving along. I also felt happier.

Folded corners are often referred to as “flippy corners”. This ruler makes them easy. I was amazed to find that they sew up perfectly. I watched the Fat Quarter Shop video demo to get me started.

Two squares to join
Two squares to join

First you need the two squares indicated in your pattern. I used a 6.5 inch square and a 3.5 inch square. These sizes came straight from the pattern. These sizes were one of three pairs of sizes I needed to make the quilt. I used the same process on all the sizes and it worked perfectly regardless of size.

My smallest sizes were 3.5 inch square and 1.5 inch square (for the corner). I was concerned that the 1.5 incher would be too small, but it worked just as well as the others. N.B. I did have to make sure that the small pieces did not get caught in my machine, but it was made easier because there were no dog ears. Doug Leko does have a mini version of the ruler** I mentioned, but I don’t have it and didn’t’ investigate the differences. I also noticed that Creative Grids has a ruler that purports to do the same thing**.

Line up two squares
Line up two squares

Make sure right sides are together. Line up your squares so the corners are straight. You do not want to see the bottom square on the top or right when the pieces are lined up.

The above step requires fairly accurate cutting. By that I mean your square should be square.

Line up ruler
Line up ruler

Place the ruler** on the two squares. Line up the solid line on the left and the XX line on the bottom with your top square.

Lines to use
Lines to use

When you line up the ruler, there is a solid line on the left. It is the first solid line on the left and connects with the diagonal line. This is the line you place on the left side of the smaller square. The diagonal line should be corner to corner.

 

Cut on the diagonal
Cut on the diagonal

Cut on the diagonal. The ruler includes the diagonal seam allowance. This is a great feature of the ruler so you don’t have to guess where to sew like you do when drawing a diagonal line. Also! No drawing of diagonal lines. I have a lot of corners to add for the X quilt so this is a bonus. It saves me a little time.

 

 

Pin then sew
Pin then sew

I like to pin, then I sewed along the diagonal.

Press.

 

 

 

 

Perfect corner!
Perfect corner!

Perfect! You might think that I picked the most perfect one, but I didn’t. First, I didn’t know what was going to happen when I started taking photos for the tutorial. With very few exceptions all the corners came out lined up perfectly. Where they didn’t (1 or 2 only), I think it was because I didn’t press the fabric properly or didn’t cut accurately.

 

Whole Lozenge Block
Whole Lozenge Block

The whole block came out really well, too.

I love the idea of specialty rulers. I often buy them with hope and don’t take the time to learn to use them. Or they turn out to be not as promised- not as helpful, hard to use, etc. This ruler works really well. I am super pleased not to have to draw 2 zillion diagonal lines!

 

 

 

 

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Cutting Corners Donation Quilt

Cutting Corners Donation Quilt Finished!
Cutting Corners Donation Quilt Finished!

This quilt came to mind the other day when I saw a similar technique on Fons & Porter.

Pam was doing the finishing, as I mentioned, and she was finally able to finish the binding.

It was nice to see it and I am really glad it is finished. I like the look of the stars, though I wonder about my fabric choices.

Also, I wonder if the Folded Corners Ruler I bought would do the same thing? I think it would enable me to put the stars in the sashing, but not add the background border (white in the photo, left). I really need to try that ruler.