Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers - 1 of 4, Introduction

Marti discusses diagonal set quilts and using Diagonal Set Triangle rulers. Rachel's Baskets is hanging in the background. The Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler is used to cut the setting and corner triangles for this quilt.
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:44 What is a diagonset set quilt?

1:25 The surprise is the large triangle at the end of the diagonal row.

2:18 See the visual aid showing the position of corner triangles and setting triangles.

2:48 Learn the relationship between the two triangles: A finished size setting triangle is twice as big as the corner triangles.

3:50 Learn why we cut setting and corner triangles from strips instead of squares.

4:24 Meet the original Flip and Cut Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers introduced in 2001.

Thank you for watching. Go to part 2 to see the rest of the story and learn why there are actually four different Fromn Marti Michell Diagonal Set Triangle Rulers.

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Howto & Style

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• diagonal set quilts
• cutting setting triangles
• Rachel's Baskets