I cover the backs of my rulers with InvisiGRIP and when I really need my ruler to stay in position, I add a Gypsy Gripper. When squaring up yardage before cutting patches, I usually use a 6" x 24" ruler. The V that ends up in your strip has more to do with how square the fabric edges are, and less to do with your ruler slipping:
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