Thread: Anyone have and use this new ruler?

This marking tool was demoed at a nearby LQS. It was one of the better hst marking rulers in terms of being easy and faster to use. Of course I bought one. LOL.

http://www.ct-publishing.com/pdfs/20182.pdf

I don't get it. Is this whole thing the ruler - the white part? Are there slots in it to mark the lines? Maybe I need to see the real thing. Anyway, when I make a lot of HSTs I like to use the papers, like Thangles and others like it. Not crazy about drawing lines on the fabric and following them.
Will be interested to hear from someone who has used it. I like gadgets, too, but not sure this one is worth whatever it costs. If I saw it at a show, I might be drawn in.

I had the same reaction but after staring at it a while, I get it. For me, no matter how I cut & sew, I still need to square up everything. It may well speed up the cutting process but for me, I wouldn't dare skip squaring up... It will be interesting to hear about the results - I too like gadgets

Originally Posted by LynnVT

I don't get it. Is this whole thing the ruler - the white part? Are there slots in it to mark the lines? Maybe I need to see the real thing. Anyway, when I make a lot of HSTs I like to use the papers, like Thangles and others like it. Not crazy about drawing lines on the fabric and following them.
Will be interested to hear from someone who has used it. I like gadgets, too, but not sure this one is worth whatever it costs. If I saw it at a show, I might be drawn in.

Originally Posted by penski

wow it looks complicated to me

It took me a minute to "get it" but I think I have it. The old way, you mark a line down the center of the square, sew 1/4" on either side and then cut it. This way, you draw two lines, sew right on top of the lines, and then cut down the center. Do I have it right?

Originally Posted by Tartan

​I think it's one of those tools that you really have to see a demo to "get" it. Let us know how it works for you.

I get it! I like it! I love to make 1/2 square triangles and quarter squares. This is absolutely perfect. Whip those little puppies out in no time. Edie

Originally Posted by Tartan

​I think it's one of those tools that you really have to see a demo to "get" it. Let us know how it works for you.

I agree. Could there be a demo on youtube?

I like the looks of this. The tool is just the "x" with the measurements on it. I like the ability to make 8 at once.