Quilting Tips and Tricks
Adding Float Using the Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler
To make blocks appear to float on a background, or to create float between the blocks and the border, cut larger corner and setting triangles. Using our Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler, cut triangles 1 or 2 sizes larger than the block size.
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In this diagram, there is float between the blocks and the
border.
2. To make a quilt like the one in the diagram,
cut setting triangles 1 or 2 sizes larger than the finished
block size shown on the Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler. Sew
them to the ends of the diagonal rows as shown below, then
sew the rows together and add the corner triangles.To add float to the sides of a block that is set on point, cut larger triangles and build in float automatically.
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