Hey there fellow quilting enthusiasts! It’s Gina here . I recently got my hands on the EZ Quilting Acrylic Diamond templates crafted by the brilliant quilter, Sharon Hultgren. Let me tell you, it’s the perfect tool if you’re looking to craft those dazzling 60-degree diamonds. Whether you’re in the mood for six-pointed stars or fancy Tumbling Blocks, this ruler’s got you covered in seven fantastic sizes!
Curiosity got the better of me, so I jumped straight in and decided to whip up some Tumbling Blocks. Starting off, I aligned the 3-inch line with my fabric’s edge and snipped a neat 3-inch strip. Then, by giving the ruler a 180-degree twirl, I matched its 3-inch diamond marks with my freshly cut strip’s bottom edge. Sliding the ruler down, I effortlessly transformed the strip into flawless 3-inch diamonds. What’s super cool? The ruler’s markings are a breeze to match with your fabric. Plus, thanks to the ruler’s transparent nature, visualizing your diamond cut becomes as easy as pie!
Assembly Insights:
There’s a nifty ‘Sewing Hints’ portion on the ruler’s guide card. It’s got this cool tip about initiating your stitch a 1/4 inch away from the diamond sides. So, I sketched a 1/4-inch seam margin on my diamond’s two pointy sides. The intersection of these sewing lines is your starting point. Here’s a heads up – while crafting Tumbling Blocks, you can sew right to the diamond edge. But, if stars are on your horizon, remember to halt at the 1/4-inch line to avoid unnecessary fabric stretching, especially since half the diamond sides have a bias edge.
Yearning for More Designs:
While the instructions break down the steps for crafting a single star, they don’t quite delve into uniting multiple stars. And though Tumbling Blocks get a visual shout-out, a detailed guide is missing. Wrights, if you’re listening, a quilt pattern inclusion would be golden! After all, even the humble batting comes paired with a gratis design!
Final thoughts? I’m genuinely smitten by the EZ Quilter ruler. Trust me, it’s a notch above those regular diamond templates. And seriously, it trumps the ubiquitous 60-degree line found on those typical 24″ quilting rulers. So, if visions of stars and Tumbling Blocks dance in your dreams, I wholeheartedly recommend giving the EZ Quilter rulers a whirl! And for more fab quilting insights, don’t forget to pop over to our ‘Ask the Experts’ section.
| Key Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Product | EZ Quilting Acrylic Diamond templates |
| Designer | Sharon Hultgren |
| Unique Feature | 60-degree diamonds in seven sizes |
| Assembly Tip | Start stitching 1/4 inch from the sides |
| Reviewer’s Name | Gina |
