Lazy Angle
#CGR3754
LAZY ANGLE® BLOCK
creative grids
Learn the simple technique of cutting and piecing “A” and “B” and the design possibilities will “seam” endless.
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
NON-SLIP
“B”
“A”
Lazy Angle®
1 “A” + 1 “B” piece Use the Lazy Angle ruler to create your own designs or use with Lazy Angle patterns or book.
Lazy Angle blocks are quick to cut and easy to piece for perfect points every time. Make hundreds of blocks in 1" to 6" finished size. No Templates - No Math - Strip Cut Pieces
Designed by Joan Hawley
#CGR3754
Creative Grids® USA, Inc 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
Made in USA
Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
More Lazy Angle Blocks After mastering the Lazy Angle® block, try some of the blocks below. They use “A” and “B” pieces and can make more intricate designs. These blocks start with a Lazy Angle® block and add “B” pieces as needed. 6½
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4½ Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
Lazy Angle
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- Make a Lazy Angle block - Match the ruler to the edges of the block - Cut an “A” piece - Add a “B” piece
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Use the Lazy Angle® ruler to cut an “A” from an existing block. Then sew a “B” to the “A” to create a new block.
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½5
5½
6½
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Use ruler to re-cut block to a new “A”
Cut “A” from block, place “A” and “B” right sides together, stitch and press.
Note: If you need to cut the block to a Left Face “A”: Remember, Left Face pieces are cut from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the block over and cut from the wrong side.
Two Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 2 “B” pieces Triangle
Diagonal
Side Wrap
Diamond
Corner Wrap
Chunky Wrap
Fang
Diagonal Wrap
Chunky Triangle
Slant
Diamond Corner Wrap
Ribbon Wrap
Double Triangle
Mountain Peak
Vase Wrap
Double Diamond
Corner Peak
Corner Vase Peak
Three Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 3 “B” pieces
Four Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 4 “B” pieces
See the book “Lazy and Lovin It” by Joan Hawley for more information about these blocks.
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Understanding The Lazy Angle® Ruler
Cutting For “B” 1. Find marks for 4 ½" “B” on angled edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along angled edge of ruler. This makes one “B” piece.
There are two sets of “A” and “B” cutting guides, ranging in size from 1 ½" to 6 ½" on the ruler. Each size is shown below in a different color. The ¼" seam allowance is included on the ruler. As you can see, both shapes are on both edges.
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CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
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Understanding The Pieces
Lazy Angle® blocks are composed of two pieces: “A” and “B”. If the bottom point of the piece faces Right, it’s a “Right Facing” piece. If the bottom point of the piece faces Left, it’s a “Left Facing”
1½
¼" seam allowance is included on the pieces.
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2. Flip ruler to the back side. Find marks on the back of the ruler for 4 ½" “B” on square edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along square edge of ruler. This makes another “B” piece. ½1
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Right Face Left Face Right Face Left Face
Prepare The Fabric Strips Cut fabric strips ½" wider than desired finished block size. Example: Cut 4 ½" strips for 4" finished block size. Cut 6 ½" strips for 6" finished block size. Markings on the ruler are for 1 ½" to 6 ½" strips. To Cut Right Face Pieces Only: Use a single layer of fabric, Right Side up. To Cut Left Face Pieces Only: Use a single layer of fabric, Wrong Side Up. To Cut Mirror Image Pieces: A right face and left face piece at the same time, fold your fabric in half, wrong sides together, keep fold to the right.
Cutting Illustrations are the same for Right Face, Left Face and Mirror Image cuts. Cutting example is for a 4 ½" strip. Stack 2 - 4 layers for cutting if you like. Lefties - Arrange fabric and ruler as shown, then rotate 180 degrees and cut. square the edge
Cutting For “A”
1. Find marks for 4 ½" “A” on angled edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along angled edge of ruler. This makes one “A” piece. match 4 ½" marks 6½
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match 4 ½" marks & cut
Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
Lazy Angle
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2. Rotate ruler. Find marks for 4 ½" “A” on square edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along square edge of ruler. This makes another “A” piece. match 4 ½" marks
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Note: Because both shapes are on both edges of the ruler, “A” and “B” pieces can be cut in any sequence.
Piecing
“A”
Close up
“B”
“B” “A”
Right face “A” and “B”
“Bow Tie”
Lay the two pieces next to each other so they form a block as shown. This will ensure you have the correct pieces needed to complete a block. Left face piecing is a mirror image of the example above. Align the Pieces: Place pieces right sides together, matching lazy angle edges. The “B” piece will stick out over the top and bottom edges of the “A” piece. The bottom point will form a “Bow Tie” with the point of the “A” piece. When the two points of the “Bow Tie” are the same size, sew using a ¼" seam allowance. Open and press. Top edges of “A” and “B” should meet. If not, shift the “B” piece up or down, adjusting the amount of the Bow Tie overlap until top edges meet.
Cutting Chart
Cutting charts are based on strips cut from 40" wide fabric. The number of pieces listed is the same for left or right face pieces. Cut for one piece, rotate or flip the ruler, then cut again. Cut any combination of “A” and “B” pieces from the same strip.
“A” per strip 7
“B” per strip 18
5 ½"
8
21
4 ½"
10
24
3 ½"
13
30
2 ½"
18
36
1 ½"
24
48
Block Size 6 ½"
“A” “B”
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CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
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Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
Lazy Angle
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Lazy Angle
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**These are the only two edges used for cutting.
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match 4 ½" marks and cut
“A”,“B” and squares
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
07.24.14
LAZY ANGLE® BLOCK
creative grids
Learn the simple technique of cutting and piecing “A” and “B” and the design possibilities will “seam” endless.
®
The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
NON-SLIP
“B”
“A”
Lazy Angle®
1 “A” + 1 “B” piece Use the Lazy Angle ruler to create your own designs or use with Lazy Angle patterns or book.
Lazy Angle blocks are quick to cut and easy to piece for perfect points every time. Make hundreds of blocks in 1" to 6" finished size. No Templates - No Math - Strip Cut Pieces
Designed by Joan Hawley
#CGR3754
Creative Grids® USA, Inc 400 W. Dussel Dr. Ste B Maumee, OH 43537 www.creativegridsUSA.com
Made in USA
Creative Grids® UK, Ltd. Unit 23A Pate Road Leicester Road Industrial Estate Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 ORG England www.creativegrids.com
SEE A DEMO SCAN WITH ANY QR READER
creative grids The Original NON-SLIP Ruler
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
More Lazy Angle Blocks After mastering the Lazy Angle® block, try some of the blocks below. They use “A” and “B” pieces and can make more intricate designs. These blocks start with a Lazy Angle® block and add “B” pieces as needed. 6½
5½
4½
3½
2½
1½
5½
6½
5½
1½
4½
½4
2½
½3
2½
3½
2½
3½
2½
3½ 2½
4½
4½
4½ Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
Lazy Angle
1½
®
5½
5½
4½
6½
5½
6½
3½
2½
½1
1½
3½ 3½
½2
1½
4½
1½
1½
- Make a Lazy Angle block - Match the ruler to the edges of the block - Cut an “A” piece - Add a “B” piece
6½
Use the Lazy Angle® ruler to cut an “A” from an existing block. Then sew a “B” to the “A” to create a new block.
½6
½5
5½
6½
6½
Use ruler to re-cut block to a new “A”
Cut “A” from block, place “A” and “B” right sides together, stitch and press.
Note: If you need to cut the block to a Left Face “A”: Remember, Left Face pieces are cut from the wrong side of the fabric. Turn the block over and cut from the wrong side.
Two Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 2 “B” pieces Triangle
Diagonal
Side Wrap
Diamond
Corner Wrap
Chunky Wrap
Fang
Diagonal Wrap
Chunky Triangle
Slant
Diamond Corner Wrap
Ribbon Wrap
Double Triangle
Mountain Peak
Vase Wrap
Double Diamond
Corner Peak
Corner Vase Peak
Three Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 3 “B” pieces
Four Step Blocks: 1 “A” + 4 “B” pieces
See the book “Lazy and Lovin It” by Joan Hawley for more information about these blocks.
®
Understanding The Lazy Angle® Ruler
Cutting For “B” 1. Find marks for 4 ½" “B” on angled edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along angled edge of ruler. This makes one “B” piece.
There are two sets of “A” and “B” cutting guides, ranging in size from 1 ½" to 6 ½" on the ruler. Each size is shown below in a different color. The ¼" seam allowance is included on the ruler. As you can see, both shapes are on both edges.
3½
3½
3½
4½
2½
3½
4½
3½
4½ Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
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½1
Lazy Angle
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5½
6½
4½
5½
“A”
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2½ 1½
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Understanding The Pieces
Lazy Angle® blocks are composed of two pieces: “A” and “B”. If the bottom point of the piece faces Right, it’s a “Right Facing” piece. If the bottom point of the piece faces Left, it’s a “Left Facing”
1½
¼" seam allowance is included on the pieces.
6½
6½
6½
2. Flip ruler to the back side. Find marks on the back of the ruler for 4 ½" “B” on square edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along square edge of ruler. This makes another “B” piece. ½1
½2
½3
½4
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“A”
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Right Face Left Face
Right Face Left Face Right Face Left Face
Prepare The Fabric Strips Cut fabric strips ½" wider than desired finished block size. Example: Cut 4 ½" strips for 4" finished block size. Cut 6 ½" strips for 6" finished block size. Markings on the ruler are for 1 ½" to 6 ½" strips. To Cut Right Face Pieces Only: Use a single layer of fabric, Right Side up. To Cut Left Face Pieces Only: Use a single layer of fabric, Wrong Side Up. To Cut Mirror Image Pieces: A right face and left face piece at the same time, fold your fabric in half, wrong sides together, keep fold to the right.
Cutting Illustrations are the same for Right Face, Left Face and Mirror Image cuts. Cutting example is for a 4 ½" strip. Stack 2 - 4 layers for cutting if you like. Lefties - Arrange fabric and ruler as shown, then rotate 180 degrees and cut. square the edge
Cutting For “A”
1. Find marks for 4 ½" “A” on angled edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along angled edge of ruler. This makes one “A” piece. match 4 ½" marks 6½
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3½
3½
3½
2½
4½
4½
4½
match 4 ½" marks & cut
Designed by Lazy Girl Designs Joan Hawley
CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
Lazy Angle
1½
®
5½
5½
4½
5½
6½
6½
1½
1½
2½
3½
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6½
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2. Rotate ruler. Find marks for 4 ½" “A” on square edge of ruler. Place ruler on top of fabric, match ruler marks to fabric edges. Cut along square edge of ruler. This makes another “A” piece. match 4 ½" marks
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5½
4½
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match this line
Note: Because both shapes are on both edges of the ruler, “A” and “B” pieces can be cut in any sequence.
Piecing
“A”
Close up
“B”
“B” “A”
Right face “A” and “B”
“Bow Tie”
Lay the two pieces next to each other so they form a block as shown. This will ensure you have the correct pieces needed to complete a block. Left face piecing is a mirror image of the example above. Align the Pieces: Place pieces right sides together, matching lazy angle edges. The “B” piece will stick out over the top and bottom edges of the “A” piece. The bottom point will form a “Bow Tie” with the point of the “A” piece. When the two points of the “Bow Tie” are the same size, sew using a ¼" seam allowance. Open and press. Top edges of “A” and “B” should meet. If not, shift the “B” piece up or down, adjusting the amount of the Bow Tie overlap until top edges meet.
Cutting Chart
Cutting charts are based on strips cut from 40" wide fabric. The number of pieces listed is the same for left or right face pieces. Cut for one piece, rotate or flip the ruler, then cut again. Cut any combination of “A” and “B” pieces from the same strip.
“A” per strip 7
“B” per strip 18
5 ½"
8
21
4 ½"
10
24
3 ½"
13
30
2 ½"
18
36
1 ½"
24
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Block Size 6 ½"
“A” “B”
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CGR3754 US Patent No. 6,276,070
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Lazy Angle
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**These are the only two edges used for cutting.
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½6
6½
2½
3½
4½
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match 4 ½" marks and cut
“A”,“B” and squares
Creative Grids is covered by U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,796,615
07.24.14
