- HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS HOW TO
- HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS PATCH
- HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS PLUS
HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS HOW TO
To learn how to accurately print and cut with them, go to 'How to Print and Use Free Quilting Templates'. (All of the sizes are included in the single 2-page download.) Be sure to use Adobe for your downloads so all the information on the template pages is visible. You can download paper templates in 2"F, 3"F, 4"F, 5"F and 6"F sizes by clicking here. Templates for a Diamond in a SquareĪnother way to skip the fussy math and cut truly accurate patches is to use templates. Just use the same cutting chart on this page and cut ONLY the corner patches. Then switch back to your standard rotary ruler to cut the corners. The ruler does all the funky math for you.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS PATCH
That 'extra' space around the edge is how the seam allowances are automatically, exactly added to the patch dimensions. While it's hard to see, the edges of the ruler extend to the points of the white arrows. In the photo above the center patch is cut. Use the Finished DinaS dimensions to cut your center square. Subcut each on the diagonal once to create a total of 4 right triangles.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD DIAMOND DIMENSIONS PLUS
Stitch the block as usual and then trim to the Unfinished Size.įor example, for a 2-1/2" F Diamond in a Square, cut 2 squares 2-5/8" (2-1/8" plus 1/2" = 2-5/8") for the corner triangles. If even after passing the Sewing Test you find your blocks are still a bit off, try adding a 1/2" to the 'Corners' size in the Cutting Chart (far right column). Take a Sewing Test before stitching to improve the accuracy of your SA. Since the seams of this unit are on the diagonal, if your SA is off just a wee bit, it can really throw off its finished dimensions. What if your quarter inch SA is not quite accurate? Patterns frequently instruct you to rotary cut these patches with your everydayĪfter stitching they're just not quite right. Way to go for a particular patchwork design. Share my experience and opinion because it may help you decide which But YOU are the most important part of the equation! It's great to have input from others on what works best for them. So why am I including this technique? Simply put, you need to find the methods that work best for YOU and how YOU quilt. You take the time to fine-tune your 1/4" seam allowance and then fudge aīit on cutting the patches by rounding-well, that just doesn't make Not hard-some division and addition-however the results are not quite This first technique, with a traditional ruler, is my least favorite of all the ways to make this block because it's persnickety.
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