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Old 03-18-2012, 02:56 PM
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My ruler is sliding around & driving me crazy. I really need a new "sticky" type ruler! 24" x 6". I saw the Guidelines for quilting rulers but it seems like a stretch...too good to be true. Any recommendations?

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Old 03-18-2012, 03:06 PM
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I have just put the new Steady Betty thingys on my rulers and believe me they do not slide. I work in a quilt shop and we like them so much we now have them on all rulers. No more wavy cuts, and going off at the ends crocked. Also, they are really inexpensive. Hope this helps,
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Old 03-18-2012, 03:21 PM
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my "go to" ruler is the 24x5.5 O'Lipfa with a handle that can be positioned for a lefty or righty. I did put lil round sandpaper tabs on it, but where can we buy STEADY BETTY THINGS?
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Old 03-18-2012, 03:38 PM
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Have a look at Clear Grip - I have it on all of my rulers

http://www.aussiepatches.com.au/cont...enthousand.seo
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Old 03-18-2012, 04:05 PM
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try looking for a product called InvisiGrip. Its a clear product you put on the bottom of your ruler. It comes in a roll, so you can do all your rulers. No need to get a new one if you don't want.

http://softexpressions.com/software/...InvisiGrip.php
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Old 03-18-2012, 04:22 PM
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The Olfa Advantage rulers are the best thing since rotary cutters. They're frosted so you can easily see on both light and dark fabrics, non-slip for stability and have thin lines for precision cutting. The 6x24 ruler has angle markings for 15º, 30º, 45º, 60º and 90º...way more than most...that work for both right and left handers. http://www.olfa.com/RulersDetail.aspx?C=66&Id=146
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Old 03-18-2012, 04:39 PM
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My ruler slips around, also. I have better luck with having at least 4 layers of fabric under the ruler when I cut.

Originally Posted by cherrio View Post
where can we buy STEADY BETTY THINGS?
It looks like you can get them at Joann's:
http://www.joann.com/steady-betty-ru...prd_10560027a/
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Old 03-18-2012, 05:15 PM
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I read on a post here once a tip of putting hot glue on bottom of the rulers, so I tried it and it works great! They no longer slide at all and the glue is clear, so doesn't mess up the visibility. I love this board and all its tips!
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Old 03-18-2012, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by krysti View Post
I read on a post here once a tip of putting hot glue on bottom of the rulers, so I tried it and it works great! They no longer slide at all and the glue is clear, so doesn't mess up the visibility. I love this board and all its tips!
I tried rubber cement with a "so-so" result. Do you put the hot glue on just the corners, along one edge or where?
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Old 03-18-2012, 05:23 PM
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I put little pieces of the foam with the sticky back. trust me it does not move, even when you to nudge it into place a little LOL
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