Buying Ruler Assortment
#21
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,421
I would add the 8 1/2" by 12" or 24" ruler. Also the Easy Angle rulers. I would definitely add the Creative Grids Stripology ruler. The Stripology ruler is the upgraded version of the June Taylor Shape Cut.
#22
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas, USA
Posts: 5,896
It depends largely, on what type of quilts interest you. I have a BUNCH of rulers but the ones I use the most are my
-June Tailor Shape Cut rulers (I have one in 1/2" increments and another in 1/4" increments) http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh.../dp/B000YZ7SJM, to cut strips and/or perfect squares
-two different sized 'square up' rulers, for trimming finished blocks
-small, square rulers with X through the middle, for centering designs
-several long rulers for various tasks
-several small rulers (6") for use at the machine
For the more expensive rulers, check out Hobby Lobby's weekly 40% off coupon.
-June Tailor Shape Cut rulers (I have one in 1/2" increments and another in 1/4" increments) http://www.amazon.com/June-Tailor-Sh.../dp/B000YZ7SJM, to cut strips and/or perfect squares
-two different sized 'square up' rulers, for trimming finished blocks
-small, square rulers with X through the middle, for centering designs
-several long rulers for various tasks
-several small rulers (6") for use at the machine
For the more expensive rulers, check out Hobby Lobby's weekly 40% off coupon.
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I have 3 MAIN rulers that I LOVE to use, and they are:
O'Lipfa (they have a lip to help keep them straight on the cutting mats).
Sizes are:
3x18
5x24
4x36
These are the #1 TOP go to rulers that I use in fact I have 3 of the 18"
that I keep near me at all times.
I also have a 6x12 that I use sometimes.
O'Lipfa (they have a lip to help keep them straight on the cutting mats).
Sizes are:
3x18
5x24
4x36
These are the #1 TOP go to rulers that I use in fact I have 3 of the 18"
that I keep near me at all times.
I also have a 6x12 that I use sometimes.
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ridgefield WA
Posts: 7,765
I could not be able to work without my "little" rulers! For me the bigger ones are awkward take up too much room when piecing but great for major cutting.. Favorite - 3 x 9", 2nd favorite - 3 1/2 x 12 1/2.
#28
I have a LOT of rulers and templates.
The ones I use the most are
6 1/2 x 24
12 (or 12 1/2 I can't remember what it is) square ruler for squaring blocks
5 square ruler for squaring smaller blocks - can do it with the bigger one, but its less cumbersome with the smaller one.
EZ bias binding ruler
binding tool (more of a tool/template I guess but I keep it with my rulers)
The ones I use the most are
6 1/2 x 24
12 (or 12 1/2 I can't remember what it is) square ruler for squaring blocks
5 square ruler for squaring smaller blocks - can do it with the bigger one, but its less cumbersome with the smaller one.
EZ bias binding ruler
binding tool (more of a tool/template I guess but I keep it with my rulers)
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 9,299
I like my 6.5 square . With it i am able to cut smaller squares or pieces at my sit-down ironing center rather stand at the cutting table for everything. I also like my 5" sq. and 2.5 sq. but acquired them (as with each ruler) when I needed it.
being able to read them is super important . I cant have too much jazz on my mine. I like clear ones with thin lines the best.
being able to read them is super important . I cant have too much jazz on my mine. I like clear ones with thin lines the best.
#30
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 338
I think the 12 and a half is a must. The Omnigrip(the green ones) are the best. They really are less likely to slip when you are using them. You can cut most things with just one good ruler like this. A lot of blocks are 12 and a half unfinished, so I would start with this one and buy others when you figure out what you really need or will tend to use most often. I have inherited a few I have yet to use and I don't have a big selection of them.
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