Oh my gosh you provide a great and simple explanation! I have never used any of the angle marks on my cutting mat. This was great - you answered all my questions!
Mentioning the importance of bias in sewing triangles together is a very valid point that so many people forget about. A clear, thorough video. Thanks.
Thank you so much for showing how I can use my cutting mat for 60 degree triangle cut. It has saved me $$ for the 60 degree ruler. I really enjoy your tutorials and learn a lot.
Oh my goodness, I've watched half a dozen video's on 60* triangle cutting and this is by far the best and most effective I have seen! Very calming, by now my blood pressures up :) Thank you so very much Alanda, and for the tip about adding back in the quarter inch before taking that first cut.
I've avoided triangles because I didn't know how to cut the or sew them together.... You've explained this so simply. Will have to try this now. Thank You.......................
So happy we have been able to help Susan. You can make so many lovely projects with triangles. We have a project coming up very soon using triangles. :)
Your tutorials are so clear and well presented. Thank you for your knowledge and time - it is so satisfying to learn the things to best utilize your tools.
using measures on cutting board (&of course ruler templates) for cutting 60degree triangles and yes, positioning non-stretchy part on bottom was most helpful 👍AND saving the first cut too -- great tutorial!
Thank you for making this video! I have all my triangles cut out for a quilt that's laid out similar to the table runner here, and after sewing my first row together, realized the triangle tips weren't going to turn out nice and sharp when it's all assembled. I watched some other tutorials on how to do it, but this was really helpful in visualizing what I needed to fix to get it to work. Really super clear and helpful.
Thank you Victoria. Triangles are fun to use in projects once you know how. Don't forget to check out our video on the triangle table runner. These look really lovely when they are done. The Triangle Table Runner Tutorial
Your video explains this part better than any I've seen so far. Your instruction is great, but what I don't understand still is how to get the other part of the triangle 3", or does a 6" automatically have the smaller end of the triangle shorter?
Thank you for this tutorial! I just embarked on my very first quilt (don't worry, I already know how to sew) which includes triangles. I love the pattern, but it's a free one with sparse instructions, so this helps a lot!
Thank you verry mouch for this lovely tutorial! I love your voice , how smooth and music for my ears! I will follow you! Happy Xmas and Happy New Year! Greeting from Spain!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Roxana. Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year to you over there in gorgeous Spain I've only been to Barcelona but I loved both the place and the people. I had a wonderful time. 🙂
I leave the dog ears on until I have sewn the triangles together. It helps to line up the seams. But once the triangles have been sewn together the dog ears are not needed so you can trim them then. Or you can leave it until you have sewn all the triangles together. But you will want to trim them before adding the sashing.
great tutorial. I still struggle with getting those bias sides sewn together so they line up when opened. I have ripped out so many, I'm about to throw out the whole project. I cannot figure out what I am doing incorrectly. I line them up just like you show. The first two go together fine, but then adding on the rest is where it just starts going awry !!! yikes.
Maybe the written instructions on the website might help. www.alandacraft.com/the-triangle-table-runner-tutorial/ Otherwise can you send some photos to us using the readers project link. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/ The photos won't be published but it may help us to see what is not working for you.
I assume you mean the Quilter's Slidelock and yes it is awesome. We both use them constantly. They also have different sizes. This is their website www.quiltersslidelock.com/
