Effortlessly cut, mark, and stitch ½-square or ¼-square triangles without ever cutting a triangle, or guessing at the sizes. Use No-Hassle Triangles Gauge to make five block sizes for both ½- & ¼-triangles: 2-1/2” (64 mm), 3-1/2” (89 mm), 4-1/2” (114 mm), 5-1/2” (140 mm),and 6-1/2¡¨ (165 mm). Reference left side of gauge for ½-square and right side for ¼-square triangles.


Class 100
With Steve Butler
No-Hassle Triangles Gauge
What is it? Triangles and quilts. What do they have to do with each other. Plenty. Using half-square and quarter square triangle blocks in various arrangements of color and size have produced literally thousands of quilt patterns. Solid colors, prints, batiks, fabric styles and block orientations all contribute to an unending array of designs. And triangles seem to be an easy thing to create. Right? But how do I know what size to cut my fabric blocks to begin with? There is a formula for the half-square block. You can either add 7/8" to the finished size block you want or you can add 1" to the unfinished size block taking into account your ¼" seam allowance. Or, if you want to make eight at a time, decide what size you want your unfinished block to be, add 1" and then multiply that number by 2. That seems easy, right? No, not really. There are charts though. Nope, still a hassle. Deciding between finished and unfinished sizes, adding and subtracting, marking and cutting. The hassle is making all of those little triangles and making them perfect in both symmetry and size so everything fits together and we get the designs we wanted when we picked out our fabric. It can be a difficult task that will take all of the fun out of creating. Some quilters don't even try. There's got to be another way, right? There is. Clover has developed an amazing tool that takes out all of the hassle and allows us to create half square and quarter square quilt blocks with reckless abandon. It's the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge. This is a nifty little tool that solves all of the triangle problems, does the math and even shows us exactly where to put our diagonal lines.


Art No. 9579

What does it do? The No-Hassle Triangles Gauge allows you to achieve your triangle quest with ease, either half square or quarter square. No guess work. No Mistakes. No hassle.
For half square triangles you refer to the left side of the gauge. There you will find five different sizes of blocks. Reset the locking slide to the diagonal line below the size desired for your quilt design. The two numbers above will tell you what size to cut your blocks and what size the final triangle block will be. Once the blocks are cut, superimpose the triangle gauge within a double stacked block and mark the center line. Sew your scant quarter inch on either side of the marked line and then cut, unfold and press. Voila! You now have a perfect half square triangle block.
For quarter square triangles you refer to the right side of the gauge where five size blocks are also indicated. Proceed to form half square blocks as above. Once complete simply match up two half square blocks, rotate 90° and repeat using the gauge to mark the final diagonal. Sew a scant quarter inch on either side, cut along the line and press open. Now you have perfect quarter square triangle blocks. What could be easier?


How do I share it? The No-Hassle Triangles Gauge is a class and an in-store demonstration. Just seeing it in its packaging will not convey its use or usefulness. Classes are obvious. For the in-store demo simply make a few half square and quarter square triangle quilt blocks and display them along with the gauge. A story board showing each step really conveys your message and will generate questions. Make sure all of your associates know how to do a demo. Show it with a quilt you've made at a meeting of your quilt guild. Everyone will want one.

The gauge makes it easy to take basic squares and turn them into triangles that can be assembled into any shape your brain can come up with.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

Add exciting, spiraling movement to your quilting projects with the COILS TEMPLATE available in four different sizes and as a set of all the templates. Following the stitch path progressing from A to B, or B to A as this spiraling design develops right before your eyes. Use the entire path or any portion to create even smaller sized spiral. Easy to do, Fun to use!

Size Options: 4.5″x4.5″, 5″x5″, 5.5″x5.5″, & 6″x6″ patterns.

* Using a gripping product such as Stable Tape on the backside to avoid slippage, is recommended. Stitch path will accommodate a ruler foot 1/2″ in diameter.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

3pc London Collection Sampler Set, includes 1 each of Flying Triangle Gateway Template, Flying Tricorn Gateway Template and Flying Square Gateway Template. Each Gateway Template includes 3 sizes of design: 1", 1-1/2" and 2". Included with each size is the center for echoing. Giving you a total of 3 design shapes & a total of different sizes.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will cut finished sizes from 1/2” to 3”. Seam allowances are built in.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will cut finished sizes from 2” to 6”. Seam allowances are built in.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

Set contains one triangle and half triangle to finish off the row.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

Contains one quarter square triangle and will make perfect 4” finished units.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 2" to 6". The measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished block.

The Sew Steady Westalee Templates and Accessories are custom made to order, and usually leave the warehouse in 5-7 business days after your order is placed

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will cut out Quarter Square Triangles to make a finished block size from 1/2" to 3".

Seam allowances are built in.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 2" to 6".

For the diagonal set quilt, the measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished triangle.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 6" to 12".

For the diagonal set quilt, the measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished triangle.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

These tools are made to compliment the Braider and the Square in a Square Blocks. The measurements are for blocks set On-Point in Braid and Square in a Square.

When making a Square in a Square Block or a Block set into a Braid, the center block has an unusual finished measurement making it difficult to make apieced blocks. If making a Block to fit an 8"x8" Block finished Square in a Square Block the measurement to the center block is 5.657"x5.657" - to make a simple 16 patch center block you will need to divide 5.657 by 4 5.657 / 4 = 1.41425". If you think cutting squares at 1.41425" is difficult or near impossible try cutting Half Square or Quarter Square Triangles. You can now make pieced center blocks for Braid and Square in a Square Blocks, EASILY without having to do the math.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

These tools are made to compliment the Braider and the Square in a Square Blocks. The measurements are for blocks set On-Point in Braid and Square in a Square.

When making a Square in a Square Block or a Block set into a Braid, the center block has an unusual finished measurement making it difficult to make apieced blocks. If making a Block to fit an 8"x8" Block finished Square in a Square Block the measurement to the center block is 5.657"x5.657" - to make a simple 16 patch center block you will need to divide 5.657 by 4 5.657 / 4 = 1.41425". If you think cutting squares at 1.41425" is difficult or near impossible try cutting Half Square or Quarter Square Triangles. You can now make pieced center blocks for Braid and Square in a Square Blocks, EASILY without having to do the math.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

These tools are made to compliment the Braider and the Square in a Square Blocks. The measurements are for blocks set On-Point in Braid and Square in a Square.

When making a Square in a Square Block or a Block set into a Braid, the center block has an unusual finished measurement making it difficult to make apieced blocks. If making a Block to fit an 8"x8" Block finished Square in a Square Block the measurement to the center block is 5.657"x5.657" - to make a simple 16 patch center block you will need to divide 5.657 by 4 5.657 / 4 = 1.41425". If you think cutting squares at 1.41425" is difficult or near impossible try cutting Half Square or Quarter Square Triangles. You can now make pieced center blocks for Braid and Square in a Square Blocks, EASILY without having to do the math.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

The Adjustable Isosceles Triangle comes with the Isosceles Triangle and the Half Isosceles Triangle.

Adjustable to make a 2" to 6" finished block.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

If you have purchased the Isosceles Sashing Ruler, you will already have the Half Isosceles Triangle.

This is the for the full Triangle only.

Adjustable to make a 2" to 6" finished block.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 2" to 6".

For the diagonal set quilt, the measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished triangle.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 6" to 12".

For the diagonal set quilt, the measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished triangle.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

Mini Half Square Adjustable Triangle ½” to 3”

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 2" to 6".

For making Half Square Triangle blocks.

The measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished block.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

This tool will give you finished triangles from 6" to 12".

For making Half Square Triangle blocks.

The measurements have been calculated to give you the size of the desired finished block.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.

Contains a half square triangle and has been designed to put the bias in the right place.

Makes perfect 2" units.

Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor.