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The Quick Quarter and Quick Quarter II, from Quilter's Rule International, is a marking tools that makes half & quarter sqaure triangle piecing quick, without cutting or piecing triangles. This popular Quick Quarter comes in two sizes, 8" and 12", making it a great tool to divide a square up to 12" on the diagonal.

Simply use the Quick Quarter or Quick Quarter II to mark diagonally across the lightest fabric square using a marking pencil to mark the center slotted line and both sides opposite center. Comes with instructions and a simple to use Measurements Guide to ensure correct measurements.

Quick Quarter Example
Quick Triangle Piecing WITHOUT cutting triangles & then piecing triangles together

 

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Quick Quarter  & Quick Quarter II

Quick Quarter &
Quick Quarter II
Marking Tool for
Quick Triangle (Half & Quarter) Square Piecing
WITHOUT Cutting or Piecing Triangles

MFG: Quilter's Rule International

Quick Quarter 8" size
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MSRP: $2.85

Quick Quarter II 12" size
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MSRP: $3.90

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Weight: 0.20 - 0.30 lb
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Quick Quarter Instructions

Quick Quarter Example
Quick Triangle Square Piecing WITHOUT cutting or piecing triangles

Triangle Square Piecing

Place 2 squares of fabric, same size, right sides together. Postition Quick Quarter or Quick Quarter II diagonally across the lightest fabric square. With marking pencil, mark the center slotted lin and both sides opposite center. The two outside lines are the 1/3" stitching line guides.

Triangle SquaresMachine or hand stitch the two squares together on the two outside solid marked lines. After stitching, cut apart along the slotted marked center line. Open and press seam allowance to one side. Trim off the tails.

Measurement Guide
Triangle Square

  • Take the finished size of the square and add only 7/8" to that measurement
  • Example: 3" + 7/8" = 3 7/8"
  • Cut fabric into 3 7/8" square units
  • These measurements already include the 1/4" seam

Quarter Triangle Squares

Quarter Triangles Refer to the Measurements Guide below for correct measurements. Piece as instructed above for 2 Triangle Squares right sides together with different fabric triangles matched. Mark across only one unit as before, stitch, and cut apart on the slotted line.

Measurement Guide
Quarter Triangle Square

  • Take the finished size of the square and add only 1.25" to that measurement
  • Example: 3" + 1.25" = 4.25"
  • Cut fabric into 4.25" square units
  • These measurements already include the 1/4" seam

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Wonder Cut Triangle RulerWonder Cut Triangle Ruler
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