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From: Sailorliz
Date: 04-10-2005, 08:38 AM (1 of 19)
Yesterday I was working on making 80 some half-square triangles for a quilt that I'm working on. I was wondering if anyone has a tip on how to cut the "dog ears" from the ends? It seems there has got to be a quicker way to cut those off, rather than one by one, with a few blocks stacked on top of each other.
Happy sewing/quilting/crafting
Liz Visit my photo page http://new.photos.yahoo.com/sailorlizmi/albums |
User: Sailorliz
Member since: 07-20-2004 Total posts: 386 
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From: Hogmami
Date: 04-10-2005, 08:50 AM (2 of 19)
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That is the only way I have found, Liz. I hope someone can come up with a better way too.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: joannequilts
Date: 04-10-2005, 12:19 PM (3 of 19)
| I really don't cut any of mine for the simple reason is they lay still and are great for lining up seams when sewing rows. |
User: joannequilts
Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070 
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From: Julia's Nana
Date: 04-10-2005, 03:12 PM (4 of 19)
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Now she tells us...........I hate those things and really have to think to make sure I cut them the right direction because it does make a difference in how it lays. Will try it without trimming....................and then do the happy dance!! |
User: Julia's Nana
Member since: 08-28-2001 Total posts: 361 |
From: joannequilts
Date: 04-10-2005, 03:47 PM (5 of 19)
| All you had to do is ask ROFL |
User: joannequilts
Member since: 12-22-2000 Total posts: 3070
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From: kellyquilter
Date: 04-11-2005, 12:46 AM (6 of 19)
I've had to get in the habit of cutting those dog ears off, because last time I left them on, you could see them through the front of the quilt.... Not a good thing  I just trim them with my scissors. But sometimes I will put them in a jar and either give them to the person I gave the quilt to, or I dump them in a big jar I have here, to remind me of all the things I've made. I just can't waste anything...  I've got to say too... it's been 2 years since I've visited the site, and I must say it's come a LONG way... it's good to be back Happy Quilting, Kelly United We Stand
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User: kellyquilter
Member since: 11-11-2000 Total posts: 66 |
From: Julia's Nana
Date: 04-11-2005, 01:27 AM (7 of 19)
My husband would be happy if I left them on because they seem to take on a life of their own and end up all over the house! He just makes faces as I pick strings of thread off his clothes as he goes out the door but those little dog ear things are really the last straw I think....................but if I clean them up as I go I lose valuable quilting time!!! 
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User: Julia's Nana
Member since: 08-28-2001 Total posts: 361 |
From: BRG
Date: 04-11-2005, 02:17 PM (8 of 19)
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What's a dog ear? There are so many people out there who have guts to make triangle blocks! Any advice for scared chickens like me to start trying to make triangle blocks??? I tried once and failed ... been scared since! - Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388 
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From: carman
Date: 04-11-2005, 06:21 PM (9 of 19)
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http://www.wondercutruler.com/ check this site out, it will change the way you think of those critters forever, i have one and LOVE it. |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: BRG
Date: 04-11-2005, 06:31 PM (10 of 19)
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You have already started to convince me ... that looks very easy and FAST to use!
- Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-17-2005, 01:12 AM (11 of 19)
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Carman, I was wondering and have been doing lots of reading about this WonderCut Ruler. It says you have one.??/ Do you like it? Is it worth the money? I have told my hubby I want one for my birthday next week and he says well let's order it. I am thinking I will like it. It looks simple enough. Is the book worth getting? Or can I understand it withhout it. I went to the site and ran off a small book about it~ 35 pgs or so!!!!!!!!! But I think this is what I want, but I will wait on a reply from you on it. OKNANA (Dorene)
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406 
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From: carman
Date: 08-17-2005, 11:46 AM (12 of 19)
it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo simple  it is worth every penny, they come out perfect pretty much 99.99999% of the time and no squaring off either. go for it  they have a different ruler out these days too, for making pyramids? i think.
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User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: carman
Date: 08-17-2005, 11:47 AM (13 of 19)
| the site will give you all the info you need, that is what i refer to all the time. |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-17-2005, 07:38 PM (14 of 19)
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Do you have the book?
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: carman
Date: 08-17-2005, 08:51 PM (15 of 19)
| no, what kind of book, patterns or instructions? |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-17-2005, 10:24 PM (16 of 19)
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It is called the back to basics- The Wonder Cut Ruler Way
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-17-2005, 10:26 PM (17 of 19)
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It sells for 18.00 plus postage
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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From: BRG
Date: 08-17-2005, 11:52 PM (18 of 19)
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Okay ... I took the plunge ... I ordered one and dropping the cheque off in the mail tomorrow! I am excited to try this technique! - Brenda -
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User: BRG
Member since: 01-12-2005 Total posts: 388
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From: oklahomanana
Date: 08-18-2005, 09:13 PM (19 of 19)
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Brg, I took the same plunge~ So excited~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We will have to share ideas~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you order the book too?
One of the best gifts to give a child/grandchild is your listening ear.
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User: oklahomanana
Member since: 09-07-2004 Total posts: 406
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