This 1-1/2in x 2-1/2in rectangle ruler from Creative Grids® is the perfect ruler for anyone who loves to work with tiny little blocks. Our exclusive grip is perfect for safely and accurately trimming those smaller pieces.
Creative Grids® Rulers are made in the USA and sold through independent quilt shops as well as select online retailers.
Want to keep that ruler right at your fingertips? This new ruler s the perfect size to check a seam allowance or the widths of strips. Why not make this pincushion that includes a strap to hold the ruler? Or do you need a quick, fun gift that can be completed in just a few hours and learn some new techniques along the way? Hold My Ruler is the perfect choice! With a minimal investment in time and fabric, you can learn how to make flying geese by using the angled lines on the ruler that is handy right in your pincushion.
Both are shipping now so contact your local quilt shop!
You heard it. It is the busiest season for T-shirt quilts. They are comfy, cozy, and so meaningful for the recipient. If you have had some requests, let us help make it easy for you. We have the goods!
Penny Haren has written a simple pattern for Cut Loose Press™ called T-Shirt Quilt CLPPHA009.
This pattern makes it easy enough for beginners by using a few simple tools. Each T-shirt MUST be stabilized to prevent stretch when sewing. The Gypsy Quilter® makes that easy with Quilt-Tee Fusible.
Pick up a package and start fusing. When that is done, you will need to decide where to cut your T-shirt image. Creative Grids® 14-1/2″ Square-It-Up Ruler (CGRSQ14) by Penny Haren, or 12-1/2″ Square-It-Up Ruler (CGRSQ12), also by Penny Haren, are both perfect to use because you can see through the ruler to center the image however you would like. Then just cut around the ruler and, Voila!, you have a quilt block.
These fabric sheets go right through your printer! Pull up an image on your computer, or set it on the copier bed, and print as usual by running one of these sheets right through it. Amazing! Peel off the paper backing and now you have a personalized image to add to your quilt. How about a baby picture on one corner and a graduation picture on another? There are so many creative ways to make a T-Shirt Quilt a lasting memory. Look through our website www.Checkerdist.comto find many more crafty ideas to add to your quilts.
Deb Heatherly has designed some of my favorite Creative Grids rulers. Why did she choose Creative Grids? She already used and loved our rulers. So, not only does she design amazing patterns using her own creations, she also designs using other rulers in our line. Case in point, Dresden Delight:
These blocks are a fun twist on the typical Dresden Circle. Setting them off with a darling nine-patch sashing adds that awe factor to the 36″ square wall hanging or table topper. You only need 2 colors and a background which makes fabric selection easy.
Creating the Dresden Circles are ‘sew’ easy if you have the right tool – The Creative Grids 18° Circle Segments Ruler.
The Ruby pattern looks totally different with a few twists and turns of the block.
The layout shown on the back creates the illusion of curves.
The Creative Grids Hunter’s Star Trim Tool will make creating these wonderful blocks easy and stress free. Using simple squares and rectangles, and the trimming lines on the tool, you’ll have Hunter’s Star blocks made in three different sizes in no time at all.
At 60″ x 60″, Stars on the Lake is a perfect throw or table topper. The project gives the illusion of the blocks being set on point.
The cover quilt is shown using 4 shades of blue plus a red and background fabric, but this quilt would be great in shades of green plus a red for Christmas, shades of brown with a gold for fall, or any color combo.
In addition to the Kitty Cornered Tool shown below, you’ll need your favorite tool for squaring up half-square triangles.
Look for these patterns in your local quilt shop soon. Why not ask them to order the rulers and patterns for you?
Make this dynamic quilt using either 10″ squares or fat quarters! The required Creative Grids® Half Rectangle Trim Tool by Deb Heatherly makes twisting a breeze. The pattern includes five size options, from Baby to King.
The perfect pattern for 10″ squares or fat quarters! Great for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Fabric requirements for 5 size options, from Baby to King are included.
These patterns are due to arrive next month so place your orders now.
This festive Heart Cookies Quilt is simple and so quick to make. It will make the most out of your stash or that collection of Valentine prints you’ve been eyeing. This pattern uses the Creative Grids® 60 Degree Diamond TINY Ruler to easily cut the shapes and sizes that are needed. This pattern includes full-color directions and layouts for a baby/wall quilt and a lap/throw size.
Check out these other patterns that feature her mini diamind tool:
Bring back the childlike delight of cutting out Valentines and picking out candies with Paper Hearts, a traditionally pieced quilt pattern that makes the most of the Creative Grids® 4-in-1 Hexie. Fat quarter and fat eighth friendly, this pattern encourages creativity by having quilters pair up their fabrics in each heart: will they use complimentary prints, a print, and a solid? They’ll have as much fun picking as adding glitter glue to a handmade note. Paper Hearts comes in three sizes and is a solid intermediate, using hexagons and triangles.
This 4-1/2″ Hexie cuts four different shapes, all from strips, and all easy to follow. Shapes include a 4-1/2″ hexagon, a 4-1/2″ half hexagon, a 2-1/2″ triangle, and a 2-1/2″ diamond shape.
Here are all of the patterns that feature Mariana and Creative Grids® 4-in-1 Hexie which makes cutting these quilts a breeze!
The new pattern Paper Hearts will be in stock this month.
This pattern uses the Creative Grids® Half Rectangle Trim tool and Folded Corner Clipper. It only takes four fabrics to make this stunning design that creates a secondary pattern when the sashing is added!
This pattern is a great scrap buster that uses the Creative Grids® Kitty Cornered Tool. Choose a background, 2 1/2″ strips in a variety of colors, and lots of scraps to make this fun quilt. The quilt finishes at 70″ x 82″.
This pattern is jelly roll friendly and uses the Creative Grids® ultimate Flying Geese Tool. Using a variety of strips gives the illusion of a basket weave behind the stars.
The rulers are in stock now! The patterns are due to arrive early next month so place your orders now.
The Creative Grids® Hunter’s Star Trim Tool designed by Deb Heatherly Grids will make creating these wonderful blocks easy and stress-free.
Using simple squares and rectangles, and the trimming lines on the tool, you’ll have Hunter’s Star blocks made in three different sizes in no time at all. Add some creative color placement, and a huge variety of Hunter’s Star quilts are all yours.
Deb Heatherly has designed several patterns that showcase this tool:
Huntington
Setting the blocks on point and adding a corner post to the sashing creates a stunning secondary design.
Panel Panache
What a fun design to showcase a panel! The pattern includes instructions for two different sizes of panels.
Playing Favorites
Choose a variety of fat quarters in your favorite color and let the fun begin!
Stars on Parade
This quilt can be cut from scraps, fat quarters or even 10-inch squares so it is a great stash buster! And don’t you love that border treatment?
She has also designed SIX Cut Loose Press™ patterns!
Aquila
Three Color Fun
Halloween Nights
Scattered Stars(Strip Friendly)
Sew Much Fun (10-inch Square Friendly)
Floating Stars(10-inch Square Friendly)
The Creative Grids® tool and patterns from Deb’s Cats N Quilts are arriving next month, so place your preorders today. The companion patterns from Cut Loose Press™ are in stock now.
Give your Christmas decor the wow factor with these over-sized poinsettia blooms.
The asymmetrical design gives a contemporary nod while the depth and richness of color bring elegance to any space. The piecing starts smaller in the middle and “blooms” out bigger with each row of petals. This quilt is constructed using a variety of shapes and sizes all cut using the original Creative Grids® 60-degree Diamond ruler.
There is no fussy piecing or Y seams involved! Finished size 52 ½” x 56 ½”. This pattern is due to arrive the middle of next month so place your orders now.
This 4-1/2″ Hexie cuts four different shapes, all from strips, and all easy to follow. Shapes include a 4-1/2″ hexagon, a 4-1/2″ half hexagon, a 2-1/2″ triangle, and a 2-1/2″ diamond.
Some features include: • Easy to read markings. • Ruler design automatically cuts off the dog ears so lining up the pieces for sewing is fun, easy, and incredibly accurate. • Comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions. • Scan the QR Code printed on insert to view a how-to video of these features and to see the projects that can be made with this tool. • The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then our exclusive grip holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts.
Check out these patterns that utilize the tool:
CUT LOOSE PRESS™: CANDY LANE TABLE RUNNER
What a great centerpiece for any party! All you need is six ten-inch squares and the four B’s: background, border, binding, and backing fabric, to complete this darling table runner. All three units can be cut with the same Creative Grids® 4-in-1 Hexie Template plus, there are absolutely no Y seams.
Why not change out the color way for each season?
HEXIE FUN
What a stunning accent! All you need is 14 assorted ten-inch squares to showcase the dramatic hexies in this quilt. All four units can be cut with the same Creative Grids® 4-in-1 Hexie Template, once again, there are absolutely no Y seams.
Why not add a splash of color to your home decor today?
SEW MARIANA PATTERNS: JOLLY TREE QUILT
Build a tree with hexagons, and decorate it with all your favorite holiday fabrics. Jolly Tree is as straight-forward as hexies can get, repeating the same construction sequence for everything but the simply-pieced base. It’s precut and scrap friendly, plus there are absolutely no Y seams. You’ll find paper templates included, or can treat yourself and get the acrylic templates.
The grand result, be it scrappy or sleek, will make this the perfect modern quilt pattern to display during the holiday season.
HEXIE BUNCH
Gather as many flowers into a bunch in your hands: it’s time for Hexie Bunch! Grab your favorite fat quarter bundle or pick from your stash like picking flowers for a bouquet, before stitching it all together in a piece that will last much longer than a wilting plant. Best of all, no y-seams, no paper piecing, and Hexie Bunch is fat quarter friendly. This is a kind of gardening we can all get onboard with! It will last beyond Spring and Summer! This quilt pattern is a great introduction to hexagons.
The tool and Cut Loose Press™ patterns are in stock now. The Sew Mariana patterns are due this week!
