Soft Reminder Pattern
Other uses for the Add-A-Quarter™
The Add-A-Quarter™ is an extremely versatile tool which simplifies paper piecing and helps save you time. To help demonstrate just how effective this product is, we've created several tutorials for you to follow. Each one is written by the tool's creator and should help you maximize your quilting experience.
For Hand Piecing:
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LargerPart of the Add-A-Quarter™ is frosted and part is
clear. To add the stitching line for hand pieces; turn fabric to back
side, line up the clear ¼" along edge of
fabric and mark with a pencil.
Making Half-Square Triangles:
Fig 2 View LargerStart with two squares of fabric the same
size, depending how big you would like your half-square triangles.
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Place two squares of fabric right sides together. Draw a line from
corner to corner with a pencil.
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Stitch on the line.
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Place the Add-A-Quarter™, lip side down along the stitched line. The
ruler will actually stop on the line, be careful not to push to hard, or
the ruler will jump over the stitched line. Use a rotary cutter to trim
of excess fabric.
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Press open, leaving a nice clean line.
English Paper Piecing
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Follow same steps as using the Add-A-Quarter™ with templates. Place a
piece of rolled up masking take on back of pattern.
Cut strips of fabric ¾" wider then your template. Stack 4 to 6 strips together. Place template on fabric and cut around all sides with rotary cutter.
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This will give you 4 to 6 pieces each time. Cutting down on the time it
takes to cut out all the pieces needed; giving you more time to sew.