http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com/seenontv.html

On this site there is a ruler called the Mity Ruler. Has anyone ever used it? I am wanting to make a block that calls for a half-diamond shape, split lengthwise. I cannot figure out how to do it with any rulers I have seen so far. Do you think this would work if I used the pointed end?

Meg, it does say that it makes half-diamonds (I'm assuming this is a diamond that is two color?)

The only way I know to make one without this ruler, would be if you had a template for the diamond. Make a strip set, lay the points (lengthwise) on the seam, and cut around the template. I don't know how accurate one would be by eyeballing or even knowing the length. A template (or maybe this ruler) would be your best bet.

Gerda

Actually, if you know the angle, you can place a strip of masking tape on your regular ruler at that angle, and use that to cut. I would try it on some scraps first, though.

Gerda

ohhhhhhhh,,, I didn't know. I know just enough about computers to be dangerous!!!. We have Road runner at home which is pretty fast and at work we have (well I don't really know what it is) but it is fast. Since I have discovered this forum I spend most of my time trying to figure out what is going on and what is being talked about. Couldn't figure out what long arm was until I visited a quilting shop this weekend.

I will go back to your original answer and check out the website more thorougly. I'm one of those people who doesn't like to read instructions just give me pictures and I will figure it out. I'm missing the following instruction "gene" Drives my husband crazy.

This has nothing to do with the 9"circle just seeen what Dorian wrote about a diamond shape and this is a site that I had already open and admiring so thought I would post it here.

http://museum.msu.edu/glqc/MarySchafer/molly.html

I wish I could see the center pic just a bit better though.

Gerda,

What I need are half diamonds, split lengthwise, for the four sides of the block. I thought I could do the masking tape tape bit on the ruler. Problem is I don't have a ruler with that angle nor can I find one in the stores. No doubt there is a "home remdy" for this problem; I just can't put enough distance between it and me to see the solution. Wish I had time to put it aside, but I do have a deadline. Guess I will make a template and mark strips cut to right heighth, then use rotary cutter and ruler.

Meg,
are you talking about Split Star Diamonds? If you are, I think, you can sew 2 strips together and lay the center of the template along the seamline and cut it out.
Trina

Don't forget to open the two fabric first. If you do try this method.Please try it on scrap first. I can be wrong.Been before.
Trina

Trina-
I had never heard of a Split Star Diamond before. Isn't Goggle a wonderful invention!?! I have seen that pattern before, but never heard it called that. I know that pattern as a mariner's compass variation. Yes, that is exactly the shape I need, although I am not putting them together to make a diamond. The problem is to get the angle correct along the bottom edge.

Oh, I wish I could see a picture of the pattern.Trying to visualize it here. Have you laid your ruler on the pattern template to see what degree of angle you have? I am coming from the point of doing so many of Bethany Reynolds Stack and Whack.
Trina