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This has probably been asked before, but I couldn't find it. When I watch the Fons & Potter shows, they are always showing how to use their rulers. They make it look like the job would go much faster, accurately, & easier if using them. My question is 'Does anyone have them and are they are as convenient as they make them look?'
My personal opinion is that using odd-angled rulers is probably useful. I bought a pattern that called for two different EZ rulers and I purchased them, but in hindsight, I think I could have just used my regular rulers; however, I also used a 60 degree ruler on a Stack & Whack, and it was definitely a good choice. So, bottom line, I think it depends on what you are working on. Good luck on your projects.
Linda
I use the half square triangle ruler a lot. I have great success with their flying geese ruler. It works great for me.
I like my Fons and Porter rulers but I also made sure I got them with 50 percent off coupons.
Michelle
May your bobbin always be full! ~Author Unknown
many specialty rulers---not just fons & porters---are 'helpful'
they are not necessarily required- you can 'make due' with what you have-
but they make things a little easier-
so if you have problems with certain blocks/cuts sometimes purchasing the special ruler will help you be more successful-
sometimes if you tend to do a certain block ALOT---like making many many flying geese blocks- it makes sense to buy a flying geese ruler-
they help with accuracy & with trimming- but you can still make (most) things without them- it is a personal choice
i have some specialty rulers-some i use alot- others never- it just depends on what type of quilts you make- and what is easy for you-
often your lqs will demo-let you try specialty rulers- so you can see for yourself the benifits and decide if you would like to buy it or not (and yes-they even carry the fon's & porter rulers---at least some do)
hiding away in my stash where i'm warm, safe and happy
I tend to stay away from rulers that are only used in 1 pattern, I can't afford to spend $20 or more for just 1 ruler (some patterns wants you to buy 2 -3) for just 1 pattern design. If the ruler can be incorporated into more designs it may be worth the money.
I have most of the Fons and Porter rulers and haven't used hardly any. I think some day I will and I get their magazine, so when I find a quilt I want to make, I will have the ruler for it.
Jeanne from the foothills of NE Oregon
"Remember that your instincts are more important than rules"
"The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness - You have to catch it yourself" Benjamin Franklin
I have only one F & P ruler, an 8 x 14. I love the size and use it alot. But the lines are not dark enough for me! I do not buy specialty rulers anymore, because I know I will not make more than one of any quilt. And I do not take retreat classes that require them...cost of class often goes up $30 by adding the ruler! If it is just for a certain size or shape, the local hardware store may be able to cut inexpensively out of plexiglass.
Ive wasted alot of money on rulers I never use. I have several Fons and Porter ones: Flying geese and point trimmers. But I do use there 1/2 inch rulers alot.
The best specialty ruler I have is Quilt In A Days triangle square up ruler, which saves alot of time and is revolutionary.
I also have all her flying geese rulers and love them.
ha, ha. i bought the two small rulers for trimming off corners on triangles. i hardly ever use them. those dog ears just don't bother me. they simply want to sell their rulers so they now include them in demonstrations, even guests use them.
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