bearisgray

I find that I have to remember more when using a Creative Grids ruler.

ManiacQuilter2

It is an old carpenter saying. It is measure twice, cut once! I do use it all the time in quilting and have cut down on many mistakes I use to make.

Onebyone

I know I have paid for my Go by having less cutting mistakes for the scrap box. I have the 6 1/2" inch strip die and it's perfect for borders. Each one straight as a board. I rarely cut with a ruler and cutter anymore for basic cuts.

Evie

True, but first you have to have the correct measure!

lynnie

even with ruler, I can't cut straight. I thought I was the only one. I see I have company now.

auntnana

Especially me! To this day my Mother still says I couldn't draw or cut a straight line if my life depended upon it. I don't argue. It's true.

My sweetie is not allowed in the room when I cut because the overly obsessive perfectionist of an engineer in him tried to correct me one time. Wanted to show me how to cut a straight line correctly. It did not go over well. Things were said, and thrown. I have just accepted the fact that there are some who are meant to cut straight lines and those of us who are grateful when it is 'close enough'.

audsgirl

I'm with you, Lynnie. And as DottieMo says, I wish I knew who was moving the ruler as I cut. Maybe my sewing room is haunted!

Leslie

jeanharville

I guess misery loves company because I feel relieved that I'm not alone. I try so hard to get it right only to find out it's off. I blame it on dyslexia.

AudreyB

Thank you all for your sympathies. (Though some of you missed my sarcasm). I know to measure twice and cut once. I had intended to cut a tee shirt 14" wide and 16" tall and got it reversed. Instead of tall and skinny it is short and fat. Oh well, I can (and did) fix it. Just a tad frustrated with myself.

I use the InvisiGrip on the back of my rulers and it helps reduce the slippage. Maybe that hint will help someone else.

twinkie

I definitely agree.