There are many people who 3d print plastic pieces for gaming. They can print a piece of plastic at the exact size you want. Many libraries and high schools have 3d printers- you could make a few phone calls and find someone to make this for you! My hubby has a 3d printer and made me a custom template! Works like a charm!
What a great idea! I will look around and see if I can find a place around here but we're pretty rural. Those printers have always intrigued me! Thanks for watching.
This is one of my all time favorite blocks! I love the way you show how to figure out which rulers work, and you also provide paper piecing and templates for anyone who doesn't have a 45 degree ruler. Your instructions are awesome.
I have bought two of your books and then bought them again to use as a gift for my secret sister in my sewing group. I know she is going to live them. The books are fabulous. I found mine on Amazon.
I love rulers like the Alaska that can do a number of things. The Australia Tax takes care of buying any though :s Love the value of the kaleidoscope (if I can type tonight) when you put blocks together and looks like curved piecing. TY to the other commenter who suggested the Marti Michell ruler.
I didn't try it but I'm sure these can be cut just using the 45 degree angle on a regular ruler. Maybe tape a paper template to the back of the ruler for more accuracy. That's probably what I would do if I couldn't have a ruler. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this tutorial, Carol. I just got done making my first Kaleidoscope quilt top, but on each one of my blocks the middles did not lay flat like yours. I didn’t press my seams open but I will on the next one I make. Usually I make a quilt once and that’s it, but this quilt is such an addictive and fun one to make! I can’t wait to make another one! And with your tips and demonstration I think mine will turn out better. Thank you!
My kids' school geometry set had a 45-degree ruler. It also came with a compass. If you have either, they will do the job in a pinch. Thanks for doing these video tutorials - I've learned so much from you.
Great information on the kaleidoscope blocks. They are addictive. Just FYI, Marti Michel has a kaleidoscope ruler, maybe 18 years old, I haven't looked into the availability. I have used mine when I just couldn't stop making these blocks. I completely became hooked on the patterns in early 2000. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing the info! That was one I didn't see. These blocks are so simple and fast to make. They are a little addictive especially for using scraps. Thanks for watching
Thank You Carol for all the instructions on this block , I have made this before , and I love that you tell use to make the corner setting triangles larger it just makes a lot of difference in setting them .
Another great block and I do have the Alaska ruler that I used doing my Alaska quilt, so this is a win win for me. Thanks Carol for sharing this block. 👍❤️😊
When you gave the strip sizes to cut for larger blocks - if I cut 6-1/2” strips and use the 45 degree ruler - that should make a 12” finished block? Right?
Correct. And to find the size corner triangle, measure the outer edge of one of the kaleidoscope blocks and add about 1.5" to it. Cut your square that size and then cut in half on the diagonal. If that's too big then you can adjust the size smaller. Thanks for watching.
I found one called Florida Star. It is partly paper pieced. I will keep looking to see what else is out there and add it to the mix if I can. nidoquilters.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/third-block-florida-star-modified/ Thanks for watching.
There are many people who 3d print plastic pieces for gaming. They can print a piece of plastic at the exact size you want. Many libraries and high schools have 3d printers- you could make a few phone calls and find someone to make this for you! My hubby has a 3d printer and made me a custom template! Works like a charm!
What a great idea! I will look around and see if I can find a place around here but we're pretty rural. Those printers have always intrigued me! Thanks for watching.
This is one of my all time favorite blocks! I love the way you show how to figure out which rulers work, and you also provide paper piecing and templates for anyone who doesn't have a 45 degree ruler. Your instructions are awesome.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for providing clear and concise instructions.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching.
I have bought two of your books and then bought them again to use as a gift for my secret sister in my sewing group. I know she is going to live them. The books are fabulous. I found mine on Amazon.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support! Thanks for watching.
The books are so much more economical than printing each one individually. Buy the books!
I love rulers like the Alaska that can do a number of things. The Australia Tax takes care of buying any though :s Love the value of the kaleidoscope (if I can type tonight) when you put blocks together and looks like curved piecing. TY to the other commenter who suggested the Marti Michell ruler.
I didn't try it but I'm sure these can be cut just using the 45 degree angle on a regular ruler. Maybe tape a paper template to the back of the ruler for more accuracy. That's probably what I would do if I couldn't have a ruler. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this tutorial, Carol. I just got done making my first Kaleidoscope quilt top, but on each one of my blocks the middles did not lay flat like yours. I didn’t press my seams open but I will on the next one I make. Usually I make a quilt once and that’s it, but this quilt is such an addictive and fun one to make! I can’t wait to make another one! And with your tips and demonstration I think mine will turn out better. Thank you!
You are so welcome! I love these blocks especially for scraps! Good luck with your second one and thanks for watching.
My kids' school geometry set had a 45-degree ruler. It also came with a compass. If you have either, they will do the job in a pinch. Thanks for doing these video tutorials - I've learned so much from you.
That's perfect! Thanks for sharing that.
Great information on the kaleidoscope blocks. They are addictive. Just FYI, Marti Michel has a kaleidoscope ruler, maybe 18 years old, I haven't looked into the availability. I have used mine when I just couldn't stop making these blocks. I completely became hooked on the patterns in early 2000. Thanks again
Thanks for sharing the info! That was one I didn't see. These blocks are so simple and fast to make. They are a little addictive especially for using scraps. Thanks for watching
I used this block to make my second quilt and I love the result
Thank You Carol for all the instructions on this block , I have made this before , and I love that you tell use to make the corner setting triangles larger it just makes a lot of difference in setting them .
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Another great block and I do have the Alaska ruler that I used doing my Alaska quilt, so this is a win win for me. Thanks Carol for sharing this block. 👍❤️😊
I love a win win! Thanks for watching.
Omg this is so beautiful. ❤My head exploded just seeing these two 😂. So stunning. Tfs,hugs, Chel 🌸
Thank you so much!
Update: I found the Triangular ruler from a shop in TX. from : Suzie Q Quilts.
Woo Hoo!!
When you gave the strip sizes to cut for larger blocks - if I cut 6-1/2” strips and use the 45 degree ruler - that should make a 12” finished block? Right?
Correct. And to find the size corner triangle, measure the outer edge of one of the kaleidoscope blocks and add about 1.5" to it. Cut your square that size and then cut in half on the diagonal. If that's too big then you can adjust the size smaller. Thanks for watching.
Does Accuquilt have a die for this block?
I couldn't find one. I think they used to make one but it has been retired. I wish they did! Thanks for watching.
It is similar to the morning star block on board that I bought from accuquilt.
I have 3 rulers that are 90 degrees, which gives 45 degrees on the two other points. Is there a way to make that work?
I'm pretty sure that will not work. You could try using the template. Cut it out and tape it to the backside of a regular ruler. Thanks for watching.
@@CarolThelen , oh, what the heck. I just went ahead and ordered the 60 degree ruler. What’s one more?!
@@sshirleyks The 60 degree will work too. You will need 6 pieces instead of 8 to make the block. Have fun!
@@CarolThelen , sorry, I meant to say I was ordering a 45 degree ruler.
Is there a Florida quilt block?
I found one called Florida Star. It is partly paper pieced. I will keep looking to see what else is out there and add it to the mix if I can.
nidoquilters.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/third-block-florida-star-modified/
Thanks for watching.