Cutting Diamonds For Quilting

Set the cutting guide head on the clamp bar rail at the desired angle e g 60 for 60 diamonds 45 for 45 diamonds etc.

Cutting diamonds for quilting. Cut along the edge of. You don t need to be an expert to make something as beautiful as a diamond quilt because this guide provides a list of block and quilt patterns for quilters of all levels. To conserve fabric offset the strips using the cutting guide for reference as shown. Colleen and jean suggest folding your fabric over to cut two diamonds at a time.

Position line on the ruler that corresponds to the strip width on the angled edge. For example if a 3 diamond is needed the strip needs to be cut at 3 wide. Take care to keep the strips parallel to the lines on the cutting mat and to each other. You can also use the ruler for strips so you don t need one ruler for diamonds and triangles and another for strips.

Continue cutting diamond segments as needed for your quilt. Trim off the selvage. Cutting a 45 diamond. For blue lagoon cut strips 51 2 wide using a regular ruler trim the end of the strip at 60 degree angle.

How to sew rows of diamonds in quilting step 1. For my sun rays quilt the border is comprised of diamond units. Cut the strip of fabric to the size of diamond needed making sure that the inch seam allowance is added in. Use the cutting guide to align.

Click the links below to view tools used. Cut each color of fabric into 2 x 44 inch strips. Locate a quilting ruler with a 60 degree angle line. Cutting quilt diamonds cut strip correct width for your quilting project.

This video demonstrates how i used the diamond rects tool from studio 180 design for easily. Align the lower cut edge. Whether you quilt every weekend or you re just getting. Learn how to make sweet keepsakes and works of art that last as long as gems themselves with this compilation of free diamond quilt patterns lt br gt.

Place strip one on a flat surface and measure 2 1 2 inches from the left end and place a mark with the quilter s. This ruler is great for cutting strips of the desired width cutting out diamond or triangle patches and trimming points. Mine is marked with a white diagonal line labeled as 60 degrees. Iron all fabric pieces.

Rotary cut along the right side of the ruler to cut away the first diamond. The same steps apply whether cutting a 45 60 or 30 diamond.