Thread: Dancing rulers!
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Old 02-23-2018, 09:59 AM
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Ellen 1
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Originally Posted by DeltaMS View Post
Finally, I solved the dilemma of my long ruler dancing across my fabric while trying to cut long strips. I had purchased and was using the Invisigrip by Omnigrid...not impressed. Years ago my father-in-law gave me some sandpaper that is sticky on the back. Works like a dream. The only problem is that you can't see thru it, so I just cut it into small squares and place it randomly on the ruler. I don't know what it cost, but it is probably cheaper than the Invisigrip I had purchased.

The only problem I am having now is that it grips too good...no more sliding the ruler around on the fabric. I have to pick it up and place it where I want it, but guess what? I have true straight cuts.
Check out Jordan Fabrics YouTubes. The Jordan’s use a “5# weight” on the end of the ruler while cutting. I already had a 2# weigh and tried this. Works great! Also great YouTubes re making quilts.

Ellen
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