Marti Michell Rulers and Templates

Whether you are a die-hard "imperialist" or a modern metric enthusiast the fact is that books and patterns from America measure in inches and Europe uses centimetres. This ruler from Marti Michell combine both measurements by splitting the ruler into two parts which are easy to distinguish from each other. Very useful if you need to switch between the two types.

Whether you are a die-hard "imperialist" or a modern metric enthusiast the fact is that books and patterns from America measure in inches and Europe uses centimetres. This ruler from Marti Michell combine both measurements by splitting the ruler into two parts which are easy to distinguish from each other. Very useful if you need to switch between the two types.

One tool for cutting 2 shapes in 4 sizes!

Because it's measured in different ways in different block designs, we call the sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. Those sizes are perfect companions for Set E and the Kaleido-Rulers, and it fits the 45-degree diamond in the Stripper template set.

The instructions include step-by-steps for cutting all sizes from strips and as many ideas as we could come up with. It's great for blocks like stars and wheels and for cutting string-pieced shapes, too.

Add the sparkle of sashing stars to any quilt with sashings and cornerstones. Use this set to cut all the pieces to make 2", 3" and 4" wide finished size sashing stars. Make regular stars, elongated stars and, if you combine both point styles, twinkling stars. The sashing ruler is 4-1/2" wide by 12-1/2" long -- perfect for 12" blocks, yet easily positioned on the end of any length strip. Cut matching sashing squares (cornerstones) with the ruler, too! Comes with instructions.

The Strippers template set is for anyone who loves 2 1/2" strip rolls and wants basic geometric shapes to help make finished quilts. The 2-1/2-inch Stripper templates are the answer. Cut these shapes from the pre-cut strips with virtually no waste:
Hexagon
60-degree Diamond
45-degree Diamond
Equilateral Triangles
60-degree Conehead

Some of the blocks you can make with this set are: Gramdmother's Flower Garden, Six Pointed Star, I Psy, Tumbling Blocks, Inner City, LeMoyne Star.

The Storm at Sea Quilt is well-known as a quilt that has great movement and optical illusion. Although you only ever cut straight lines it looks as though there are curves. For anyone who finds curves challenging this is a bonus!

This super-sized hexagon measures 24cm (9") from point to point. Use it to cut perfect hexagons from strips or fussy cut the largest size to get the most from dramatic prints like the Hana print shown left. The ruler can be used to create hexagons with a finished side length between 2" (5cm) and 4" (11.4cm) in half inch intervals. It comes with an instruction card on how to use it.

A free sheet on how to make the interlocking hexes construction method which was used to make the Kimono quilt featured on our 2008 fabric palettes catalogue is included with each ruler.

Pattern sheet and instructions for interlocking hexes as featured in Marti's Kimono quilt to the left.

Use this large ruler for cutting triangles for 6- to 16-inch blocks. One tool for cutting both triangles for Kaleidoscope-type blocks the easy, accurate way.

Make blocks like: Kaleidoscope, Spider Web, Crossed Canoes.

Use this small ruler for cutting triangles for 2- to 8-inch blocks. One tool for cutting both triangles for Kaleidoscope-type blocks the easy, accurate way.

Make blocks like: Kaleidoscope, Spider Web, Crossed Canoes.

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips to exact size, look no further.

3/4" and 1 1/2 " finished strip widths for making Log Cabin blocks up to 13 1/2" Square.

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips to exact size, look no further.
5/8" and 1 1/4 " finished strip widths for making Log Cabin blocks up to 13 3/4" Square.

If you want ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips to exact size, look no further.

1" and 2 " finished strip widths for making Log Cabin blocks up to 14" Square.

4 companion pieces for making 3", 3½" and 4" units.

Although the four pieces look the same the smaller of each pair is used to cut the “L” shape of each unit.

Use this no-flip, full triangle ruler to cut corner and setting triangles for 5" to 16" finished size blocks. 23" wide.

Please note because of its size we do not recommend this product for overseas customers.

Use this no-flip, full triangle ruler to cut corner and setting triangles for 2-1/2" to 10" finished size blocks. 14 1/2" wide

For cutting 2" to 6" triangles - makes Spider Web, Thousand Pyramid, etc.

For cutting 3" to 9" triangles-spiders web, etc.

3 pcs., makes a 8 1/2"" finished block. Three templates are all that is required to make a quilt that is easily machine-pieced (or hand-pieced if you prefer). The beauty of the Winding Ways design is that with effective use of value (lights and darks) secondary patterns from within the quilt as shown left.

Instructions on making a block and planning a quilt are included as well as a Colouring Sheet.

3 pcs., makes a 6" finished block. We say people love the Kaleidoscope block because they can create the illusion of curves with straight line sewing. The Winding Ways block is Kaleidoscope's fraternal twin - it's the same idea, same arrangement and same number of pieces.

Quilters love Winding Ways because it really is created with overlapping circles. The curves are so gradual that the construction is really quite easy. The best part is, quilters can rotary cut the Winding Ways with our acrylic templates.

3 pcs., makes a 11" finished block. We say people love the Kaleidoscope block because they can create the illusion of curves with straight line sewing. The Winding Ways block is Kaleidoscope's fraternal twin - it's the same idea, same arrangement and same number of pieces.

Quilters love Winding Ways because it really is created with overlapping circles. The curves are so gradual that the construction is really quite easy. The best part is, quilters can rotary cut the Winding Ways with our acrylic templates.

9 Acrylic Templates for rotary cutting Giant Dahlia. Complete instructions for Queen/Double Giant Dahlia Quilt, including border. Use paper patterns included or Set B Perfect Patchwork Templates to cut border.

Queen/Double Giant Dahlia Quilt 215 x 258cm (84.5" x 101.5")

Two combination Templates - Use one or both with Giant Dahlia Set 7089.

Create different designs
Reduce the number of pieces
Simplify construction

9 Acrylic Template for rotary cutting a 36" (91.4cm) diameter Giant Dahlia.

Includes a 16-page instruction booklet for making a 50" (127cm) square wallhanging with pieced border.

Use this ruler to cut triangles for diagonal set quilts and borders - and blocks.

3" to 9" block size every half inch

Corner traingles-setting traingles
Border setting traingles
Corner traingles for square in a square blocks

Use this ruler to cut triangles for diagonal set quilts and borders - and blocks.

6" to 16" block size every half inch

Corner traingles-setting traingles
Border setting traingles
Corner traingles for square in a square blocks

Double Wedding Ring Template set using laser cut rotary cutting templates with holes to make matching seams easy. The finished circle is approximately 17" based on a 12" square and can be made with a solid arc, a pieced arc or no arc at all.

The 28-page booklet includes thorough well-illustrated instructions using Marti's unique construction method on Double Wedding ring, Robbing Peter to Pay Paul, Lafayette's Orange Peel, Improved Nine Patch and Patti's Improved Pinwheel. Yardage requirements for multiple sizes and designs are given. A Pickle Dish variation using the paper piecing method which can be scanned or photocopied is also included.

These laser cut, Perfect Patchwork Templates are accurate for rotary cutting 1/4" seams included. Alignment holes in the templates make matching and marking points easy. Can be used for both hand and machine piecing. The petals can be rounded or pointed or a variety of both. Set inculdes four templates plus full instructions and design variations.

Makes 7", 10 1/2" and 12" Dresden Plates whcih make 9", 12" and 15" blocks.

These laser cut, Perfect Patchwork Templates are accurate for rotary cutting 1/4" seams included. Alignment holes in the templates make matching and marking points easy. Can be used for both hand and machine piecing. The petals can be rounded or pointed or a variety of both. Set inculdes four templates plus full instructions and design variations.

Makes 3", 5 1/2" Dresden Plates whcih make 4" and 6" blocks.

The double-blunt corners make cutting and piecing Flying Geese units fast and accurate. Makes 5 sizes of flying geese from 2½" x 5" to 4½" x 9". More economical than other methods such as foundation piecing as you don’t waste the corners! One ruler cuts both the small and large triangles.