Quick Quilts with Rulers 18 Easy Quilts Patterns
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Contents
Introduction
Getting Started
2 Peaks in 1
Flower Power
Roman Holiday
Stargazing
Starry Skies
Scattered Squares
Circular Motion
Kaleidoscope
Friday Night
Saturday Morning
Misty Mountain
Playtime
Two to Tango
Jubilee
Flying geese
The Flying Geese Unit
Flight to Paradise
Trade Winds
Jet Stream Jewel
Bajan Sunset
Coastal Paths
Geometric Breeze
General Techniques
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Suppliers
Copyright
Introduction
We know that quilters love gadgets and rulers are the ultimate
gadgets for quilters. Somewhere we all have clever rulers tucked
away which we have bought as they looked so quick and easy to use.
We also know that many of those rulers are not used very often, but
what a waste. Rulers really do make cutting and creating easier – it is
just important that we know how to use them.
In this book we have chosen three rulers that certainly make life
easier and although we have used the Creative Grids brand of rulers
there are many other brands on the market which do the same job.
So we beg you to search through your cupboards and dig out rulers
you haven’t used for a while and the chances are you will find rulers
which do the same job. If not, then you might think about treating
yourself to one – rulers really are worth their weight in gold.
Now don’t think for a moment we have fallen out of love with jelly
rolls. Our jelly roll quilt books have sold over 350,000 copies
worldwide and we love the strip method of quiltmaking. All the quilts
in this book start with strips – although strips of many different
widths. You will also see that a number of jelly roll quilts have
popped into this book as well – how did that happen!
Our first ruler is the Creative Grids Two Peaks in One ruler. Now this
ruler might be called by a different name so do have a thorough
search for it in your cupboards. This ruler makes the clever unit
found in the Storm at Sea pattern and it was also called Peaky &
Spike by the late Doreen Speckmann. The Tri-Recs ruler can also be
used. It is important to remember that when using different rulers
you need to make sure you are cutting on the correct markings.
Our second choice of ruler is the Creative Grids Double Strip
Kaleidoscope ruler. There are lots of kaleidoscope rulers and any one
of them will make the quilts in this book. This really is a great one to
impress family and friends with your speed and creativity. Our
Friday Night quilt really was made on a Friday night, making it a
great one to choose if you need a quilt in a hurry. It is also a perfect
choice for a beginner. Our Two to Tango quilt shows the different
effect created when you use jelly roll strips.
Our third ruler is the Creative Grids Multi-Size Flying Geese ruler.
We love the simplicity and versatility of this ruler. It has a 90 degree
triangle that is used to make the centre of the flying geese unit on
one side of the ruler and a 45 degree triangle that is used to make the
side triangles on the other side. This means that as well as having a
flying geese ruler, you also have a 45 degree triangle that is perfect
for making half-square triangles from strips, and a large 90 degree
triangle that can be used for strip-tube cutting and lots more. Check
out our Geometric Breeze quilt to see how to use it for strip-tube
cutting.
So have we inspired you to go searching for those rulers? We hope so
and we hope you like making the quilts in this book.
All templates can be downloaded from:
www.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk/patterns
Getting Started
Tools
All the projects in this book require rotary cutting equipment. You
will need a self-healing cutting mat at least 18in x 24in and a rotary
cutter. We recommend the 45mm or the 60mm diameter rotary
cutter. Any rotary cutting work requires rulers and most people have
a make they prefer. We like the Creative Grids rulers as their
markings are clear, they do not slip on fabric and their Turn-a-
Round facility is so useful when dealing with half-inch
measurements. We recommend the 61⁄2in x 24in as a basic ruler plus
a large square no less than 121⁄2in, which is handy for squaring up and
making sure you are always cutting at right angles.
Seams
We cannot stress enough the importance of maintaining an accurate
1
⁄4in seam allowance throughout. We prefer to say an accurate
scant1⁄4in seam because there are two factors to take into account.
Firstly, the thickness of thread and secondly, when the seam
allowance is pressed to one side it takes up a tiny amount of fabric.
These are both extremely small amounts but if they are ignored you
will find your exact 1⁄4in seam allowance is taking up more than 1⁄4in.
So, it is well worth testing your seam allowance before starting on a
quilt and most sewing machines have various needle positions that
can be used to make any adjustments.
Seam allowance test
Take a 21⁄2in strip and cut off three segments each 11⁄2in wide. Sew two
segments together down the longer side and press the seam to one
side. Sew the third segment across the top. It should fit exactly. If it
doesn’t, you need to make an adjustment to your seam allowance. If
it is too long, your seam allowance is too wide and can be corrected
by moving the needle on your sewing machine to the right. If it is too
small, your seam allowance is too narrow and this can be corrected
by moving the needle to the left.
Imperial or Metric?
The specialist rulers we have used are all marked in inches, therefore
all our instructions are written in inches. To convert inches to
centimetres, multiply the inch measurement by 2.54. For your
convenience, any extra fabric you will need, given in the
Requirements panel at the start of the quilt instructions, is given in
both metric and imperial.
Quilt and Fabric Sizes
The size of each of the quilts in this book is given in the Vital
Statistics information at the beginning of the project instructions but
you could, of course, use more fabric and increase the size of your
quilt.
All of our patterns are based on fabric being 42in wide. If our
requirements use half yards then we assume that you have 42in x
171⁄2in of usable fabric. If we use fat quarters we assume you have 21in
x 171⁄2in. This allows a little leeway for straightening up your strips,
but not a lot, so take care not to be wasteful when trimming
selvedges. If you are working in half and quarter metres rather than
yards then you will have a little extra fabric to work with.
Diagrams
Diagrams are provided to help you make the quilts, normally
beneath or beside the relevant stepped instruction. The direction in
which fabric should be pressed is indicated by arrows on the
diagrams. The reverse side of the fabric is shown in a lighter colour
than the right side.
Alternative Templates
The quilts in the book can also be made with templates, which we
have supplied at the end of the book. These aren’t as versatile as the
specialist rulers but will allow you to make the quilts in this book.
Before You Start
Before you dive into making a quilt please read the instructions fully
and don’t forget to keep that scant 1⁄4in seam allowance. Most of all –
have fun. We designed these quilts to be easy to make and we hope
they will be well used and loved. The techniques we use do encourage
accuracy but no one is going to be judging you on every last point!
2 Peaks in 1 Multi-Size Non-
Slip Triangle Ruler
The Multi-Size Non-Slip 2 Peaks in 1 Triangle Ruler is an innovative
ruler by Rachel Cross of Creative Grids®. The unique concept that
sets this all-in-one ruler apart is that just by rotating it you can create
many well-loved block units quickly and easily with minimum fuss
and fabric wastage.
In the following section of the book we show you great ways to use
this ruler. Not only will you get to make great quilts quickly and
easily – great for a weekend project – but it will also leave you feeling
inspired and wanting to make more of your own unique creations!
Flower Power
We wanted this quilt to really sparkle and the gorgeously bright Kaffe
Fassett prints certainly do that, especially when teamed with a pale
background. This is a great quilt to get you started on using the
Multi-Size 2 Peaks in 1 Triangle ruler as it’s just thirty-five repeated
blocks with a simple narrow border. But be warned, once you start
using this ruler you will get hooked!
