Split Rects Bonus Units Technique Sheet
DTEC22
$ 8.25
Use your Split Rects tool to make Elongated Combination and Hourglass Units to add spice to your sashings or create unique stars.
Details
- One page, laminated for durability
- Three hole punched for storage
- Companion for Split Rects tool
- Seven unit sizes from 1" x 2" to 4" x 8" finished
- Block and project suggestions included
- Free online video for unit construction and tool trim down (available soon!)
- Left Handed instructions available for download here
- Item # DTEC22
Video Demonstration
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Details
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Details
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