Today’s quilter has access to an endless choice of quilting notions including templates, marking pens, cutting tools, threads and rulers to mention simply a few. Sometimes it may seem challenging to decide what materials to choose and how to start when it comes to making an unusual quilted item. A great place to start is with a quilting ruler called the Double Diamond Ruler.

The Double Diamond Ruler offers a marvelous way for you to add a diamond-shaped ornamentation to any project. Prior to the introduction of the Double Diamond Ruler it was rather cumbersome to produce a diamond pattern. In the past the process required drawing a pattern onto fusible interfacing, pressing it onto the material and then clipping the lines you drew with a pair of scissors. Talk about time consuming! The Double Diamond Ruler changed all that.

The Double Diamond Ruler is available in two sizes making it possible for you to create either 1 1/2″ or 3 1/2″ wide diamonds. Make an eye-catching eyeglass holder or even a shoulder strap for your purse by using the 1 1/2″ Double Diamond Ruler. Add distinctive, dimensional diamonds to a table topper, wall hanging or even table runner using the 3 1/2″ Double Diamond Ruler.

Once you’ve determined what sized Double Diamond Ruler works best for your project you’ll want to select 3 quality fabrics to work with: a main fabric, contrast fabric and background fabric. Solid color cloths work best but small prints will result in an interesting effect too. Avoid large prints because they will not show the diamonds as well.

If you are uncertain how to start then you will want to check out the online idea gallery at Bright Quilting Notions. In addition to ideas, there are patterns, kits and even an instructional video to help you get started. Take the first step towards creating your very own masterpiece and order the Double Diamond Ruler today.

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