Wedge ruler experiment
I have been experimenting with a "wedge ruler" to see if I like the effect before purchasing a real one. This block is from that wedge ruler. I do like the effect. I have to admit that this reminds me of a turkey fan tail, which wasn't the look that I was going for, but I still like it. The tip is not as wonky as the photo makes it appear.
Here is how I created my "wedge ruler". I cut out a piece of paper that I thought was 10 degrees. Nope. Not even close. Who knew that I would need a protractor after geometry class. Instead of needing 9 wedges to create a 90 degree angle, I needed only 7. I also realized that I like sewing in pairs so I need to buy the 9 degree wedge ruler. It will take 10 fabric wedges to make a 90 degree angle which is more in line with my weird brain.
That's interesting. If you alternated the color strips it could be checker board like too. Very creative to try it out first. I have seen Dresden plate rulers and did not know a thing about wedge ones.
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