Your method of doing this with rulers is SO much more concise than someone else who did a video with a complex "formula" for cutting the square and side triangles. Wow - so much easier using your method! Thank you!!!
TIS is one of my favorite blocks. Thank you for demonstrating the tools to make this block. I have both DT’s V block and TriRecs rulers. I use TriRecs for the triangle an V blocks for the sides and trim down. My advice to any new quilter is to invest in rulers that will save you time, effort and money for any block with high bias. Split rectangles, flying geese, TIS, diamond rectangles, cats cradle all benefit from slight oversizing and accurate trim down. Your quilting will get better faster. These blocks depend on perfect cutting, sewing and pressing. These rulers insert forgiveness. I make all of these blocks often. I would not quilt without them.
Deb tuckers split rects ruler is a perfect tool to make these. I had to make more than a hundred split rectangles for a Jen Kingwell pattern. This ruler has high utility: saves fabric and time with perfect results.
I'll be using the no-extra-tool method, with just the simple rulers. I understand the 4.5" square, but what is the measurement for the rectangles you cut? It appears to be 5" x 3", but I'd like to be accurate and use your measurement - thank you! Your instructions for all methods are the easiest I've seen, and simple to understand.
Your method of doing this with rulers is SO much more concise than someone else who did a video with a complex "formula" for cutting the square and side triangles. Wow - so much easier using your method! Thank you!!!
@@azflower7748 I’m glad you found it helpful! Happy Quilting!!!
Wonderful video! You give perfect directions. I can’t wait to see what other videos you have. 🩵
I happy to see this block referred to as Peaky and Spike. Doreen Speckman deserves credit for her block, and for the tri-recs rulers
This is a great traditional unit. Modern rulers have made it easy to make!
I have her book Adventures with Peakey and Spike. Lots of great patterns to make fish and whales and flowers inspired by her quilting cruises.
Thank you! Wow, this is SO much easier than I expected, I was rather terrified, but you have made it look simple. I'll get started now.
Excellent tutorial! Very helpful seeing the block made with a regular ruler. Time-consuming and wastes fabric, 😂 but good to know! Thanks!
If you just need a couple of blocks and don’t want to spend money on a ruler…it’s a good option!
TIS is one of my favorite blocks. Thank you for demonstrating the tools to make this block. I have both DT’s V block and TriRecs rulers. I use TriRecs for the triangle an V blocks for the sides and trim down. My advice to any new quilter is to invest in rulers that will save you time, effort and money for any block with high bias. Split rectangles, flying geese, TIS, diamond rectangles, cats cradle all benefit from slight oversizing and accurate trim down. Your quilting will get better faster. These blocks depend on perfect cutting, sewing and pressing. These rulers insert forgiveness. I make all of these blocks often. I would not quilt without them.
@@notesfromleisa-land I agree. I’m not a big gadget person, but there are definitely a few rulers that make quilting so much easier!
I like to use the right tool for the task at hand. Great content.
Muy bien explicado, ahora voy a hacerlo ya comentaré como salió. Gracias muy bonito😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you
There's also a set of templates called the tri recs set that work for this
Excellent tutorial! I wonder if you could make half rectangle triangles using the last method?
I think you could… I’d have to play around to figure out the size for different sized rectangles…but it would be the same process.
Deb tuckers split rects ruler is a perfect tool to make these. I had to make more than a hundred split rectangles for a Jen Kingwell pattern. This ruler has high utility: saves fabric and time with perfect results.
I'll be using the no-extra-tool method, with just the simple rulers. I understand the 4.5" square, but what is the measurement for the rectangles you cut? It appears to be 5" x 3", but I'd like to be accurate and use your measurement - thank you! Your instructions for all methods are the easiest I've seen, and simple to understand.
I used 3 1/4”x5 1/2” just to be sure I had plenty to work with.
Just a little scared!!!
No reason to be scared… it’s easy! You’ll do great!!! If you don’t have one of the rulers, just follow the instructions in the pattern.