A few weeks ago the kind folks at Stash Addict Quilts asked if I’d like to try a Bloc Loc Half Square Triangle Ruler and share my experience with you. Umm . . . YES, thank you very much! I’ve wanted to try a Bloc Loc for quite some time. As luck would have it, I had a new project in the works made up of 3 1/2” half square triangles. What perfect timing!
Stash Addict Quilts shipped me the ruler, and I spent a very happy Saturday playing with my new toy. This is just a peek of some of the half square triangles I squared up using the Bloc Loc ruler.
If you are unfamiliar with these rulers, they have a special channel on the back side that allows the ruler to easily snug up against a pressed seam, which keeps the ruler from slipping while cutting.
I used the Bloc Loc in conjunction with my Sue Daley Designs rotating cutting mat which I purchased from Stash Addict Quilts. Together, these tools make squaring up your half square triangles a breeze! Just snug your Bloc Loc ruler up to the seam, trim two sides, continue holding the ruler in place, rotate the mat, and trim two more sides.
As an added bonus, I was able to use my 3 1/2” Bloc Loc to fussy cut several 3 1/2” squares for the same project! (I will be sharing this sweet finished quilt in a couple of weeks on a blog hop with Riley Blake Designs!)
Wouldn’t you love to add a Bloc Loc to your collection of rulers? Well thanks to the generous folks at Stash Addict Quilts, we are giving away one 3 1/2\” Bloc Loc Half Square Triangle Square Up Ruler!
To enter, simply leave a comment below and be sure to include your email address. The giveaway is open worldwide! Comments are open through 5:00 pm (CST) on Monday, March 6, 2017. At that time, I will do a random drawing and announce the winner. *Only one comment per person/per email address. Email me if you are having trouble leaving a comment and I will leave a comment on your behalf. (carriedawayquilting@gmail.com)
Please visit Stash Addict Quilts to see their terrific selection of fabrics, patterns and notions! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog. Good luck!
~Taunja
This would be great to win! Thx! Amandalee2283@gmail.com
Great ruler. theeclecticabuela@gmail.com
I would love to try out this ruler. Thanks for the chance to win. Whillockjk@gmail.com
This would be awesome, thank you for the chance to win. Have a great day! dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com
What a clever and simple invention, I would love to try one out. Thank you for the introduction and for a chance to win. mrs_cesmith@yahoo.com
Awesome ruler!
Oh yes please, anything that makes it easier to trim those blocks would be wondeful. Many thanks for the chance to win.
Sounds like a great ruler. a(dot)haun(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Thanks for the chance to win!teachmusic@bellsouth.net
Half square triangles are one of my favorites! I've had my eye on these for awhile :)chrissherman1669@gmail.com
Great ruler, I have the 6inch one and love itThanks for your great newsy emailshappy days G
Love the red fabric with the little chicks! Adorable!
Oh very nice! I've always wanted to try this ruler out. If I every make another \”Hunter's Star quilt\”, I might just need one of these! �� ❤srj8605@yahoo.com
I keep hearing about this ruler and I would love to win one. Crossing my fingers.
Added for Cathy:Please add my comment for the contest…What a great ruler, would put the ruler to good use, always squaring up blocks!!!Cathykaranda99 at AOL dot com
I would love to win this ruler!!! I've been watching them and wondering how much they helped. Your very sweet for the giveaway and thanks for the chance to win!!Clark.0428@hotmail.com
My secret goal is to own all Bloc Loc rulers!!
I've seen the Bloc Loc demonstrated at our quilt retreat. To win one would be very helpful to the HST projects I love to make. Thank you for the chance in the giveaway. clara-chandler@att.net
How great would this be? I read about these and would love to try it! Thanks for the chance! onlydiamonds@hotmail.co
Would love to try this!! Thanks for the chance to win! elkerwidow@yahoo.com
Thanks for opportunity to win. Love your patterns.
I've heard great things about these rulers so would love to win one.
I would love to win this ruler! Thanks for the chance,
I've been wanting to try one of these rulers for a while now! I love HSTs but hate trimming them with my regular ruler.
I would love to try the Block Loc ruler that I have been hearing so much about. Love that cute fabric and can't wait to see the finished product! tstanley1104@gmail.com
Boy, would I love to have this ruler! What a great idea for precision cuts!twovisual@aol.com
I've seen these rulers on a lot of quilting blogs and have wondered if I should try one. I love quilts with half square triangle, but have trouble with accuracy. I would love to try one. Thanks for offering the giveaway. katie quilts @ gmail.com
I would love to try one out. Thanks Bloc Loc!
I would love to have one of these Bloc Loc Rulers! I've heard so many good things about them. Thanks.
You always make the cutest things! I'd love to give one of these a try!
As a new quilter I need this ruler. Thanks for the opportunity.harwil47358@yahoo.com.com
Beautiful fabric pairings! Glad to hear that the Bloc Loc ruler was so useful.
I've been hearing a lot of good things about these rulers. I would love to try one.
I have never seen or heard of this ruler before…but I think I would love to have one! Not only that, but I can't wait to see the end result of this project, I love what I see so far :-). pambossman54@gmail.com
This looks great! Especially since I am new to quilting.azzuri9@aol.com
Looks like a great tool!craftdee5@yahoo.com
Would love to have a Bloc-loc Ruler!!! Thank you for the chance to win your Give-a-way! :)Love your blocks..the fabrics are soooo pretty!bearpaws9(at)copper(dot)net
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Cute fabric !! I hear the rulers are GREAT !! I would really like one. Thank you the opportunity.
What great idea this ruler is! Thanks for opportunity.
Would love to try these rulers. Love your choice of fabrics.
I would love to win!!! sueellenhafen@yahoo.com
Thank you for the chance to win this. Love the fussy cut rose fabric too. I want to buy some new! debdunkerton@blueyonder.co.uk
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Thanks for this great giveaway. Bloc Locs are on my wish list. I am currently \”borrowing\” my sisters.
I would love to win this nifty tool, a great addition to my quilting sewing. The half square triangle seems to be everywhere these days, and is lovely in the quilt patterns. Thanks for your inspiration and blogs.Parkssueellen@gmail.com
This is something I would definitely like to try-great ideas-great template/ruler! Thank you, Susan
Added for Colleen:I'd love to have ! Colleens180 at gmail dot com
Added for Daisy:Yes! I'd love one! They look like a great tool to have.\”Thanks!Daisyadaisygarden at gmail dot com
Thank you for showing us how useful this little tool is. And I always love seeing what projects you are working on : ) Thank you for this giveaway!tmmhopkins518@gmail.com