June Tailor shape cut strip ruler

**misskira** · 07-31-2012, 12:18 PM

Bought the June Tailor shape cut strip ruler at Joann's today with a 40% off coupon. I have almost 4000 1.5x1.5 squares to cut from 17 colors of yardage. Do you think this will work?it looks like iwould be amazing for accuracy and a huge time saver. Figured I would ask for opinions before I open it.

Thanks!

**EasyPeezy** · 07-31-2012, 12:26 PM

May I ask what pattern are you planning to make? Maybe there is a short-cut. My arm feels
faint just thinking of all those little squares you're planning to cut. LOL

**misskira** · 07-31-2012, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by EasyPeezy

May I ask what pattern are you planning to make? Maybe there is a short-cut. My arm feels
faint just thinking of all those little squares you're planning to cut. LOL

Im doing a Mario quilt along. It's postage stamp style. The good news is that it's a block of the month style, so the cutting can be somewhat spread out. As for a shortcut, I was kind of hoping this would be it, lol. So far I'm cutting strips, then stacking 3 of them folded and cutting the squares, so getting 6.
http://cuttopieces.blogspot.com/2012...ilt-along.html

**EasyPeezy** · 07-31-2012, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by misskira

Im doing a Mario quilt along. It's postage stamp style. The good news is that it's a block of the month style, so the cutting can be somewhat spread out. As for a shortcut, I was kind of hoping this would be it, lol. So far I'm cutting strips, then stacking 3 of them folded and cutting the squares, so getting 6.
http://cuttopieces.blogspot.com/2012...ilt-along.html

I'm afraid there is no short-cut for Mario. Happy cutting and sewing.

**fktsewing** · 08-04-2012, 05:34 PM

I never cut my strips without it anymore. I have not had a wonky strip since I started using it. To eliviate the flimsy
aspect, first of all, get some sandpaper dots and put them on every 1/2 inch part of the ruler inbetween the cutting tracks at variouse places. Second, stand up and face straight on when you cut. Also make sure that the weight of your
left hand (if you are right handed) is as close as you can safely get to the track you will be running the cutter in. As I said, I have never had a problem.

**dunster** · 07-31-2012, 12:27 PM

A lot of people love that ruler. I didn't. I thought it was too flimsy.

**sparkys_mom** · 08-02-2012, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by dunster

A lot of people love that ruler. I didn't. I thought it was too flimsy.

I was in JoAnn's last week with a coupon and intention to purchase this ruler but I thought it seemed flimsy and didn't get it.

**Neesie** · 07-31-2012, 12:31 PM

I love my JT shape cut strip ruler; used it for a TIC.

As for it being flimsy, you do have to be careful about keeping your rotary blade straight.

**vickig626** · 08-02-2012, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Neesie

I love my JT shape cut strip ruler; used it for a TIC.

As for it being flimsy, you do have to be careful about keeping your rotary blade straight.

I agree. I find it not as accurate unless you are very careful to not let the plastic slats move as you cut. At least that's my experience. I do use it once in a while if my strips are at least 2-1/2" or more. But I still get some "wave" in my strips but I try to be very accurate when I cut.

**Nanaquilts44** · 07-31-2012, 12:53 PM

I love the June Tailor Shape Cut strip ruler. It really helps when I am cutting strips.

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