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08-29-2014, 04:15 AM

#21

sparkys_mom

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The first ruler I ever bought was a June Tailor 6x12 and it is still my favorite. I have several Omnigrip as they seem to be what's available at Joann's when I need a particular size but I find them more difficult to read than the June Tailor.

08-29-2014, 04:36 AM

#22

purplefiend

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I prefer Omnigrip/Omnigrid rulers as all of the others just confuse me. They come in many different sizes and shapes.
I've been using them since 1992.

08-29-2014, 04:39 AM

#23

jdiane318

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CorgiNole

I really like Creative Grids. I collected a lot of rulers I don't use anymore now that I've found Creative Grids.

Cheers, K

I so agree. Once I found Creative Grids rulers, I switched over completely ruler by ruler. I find that I can see without distortion and cut more accurately. Love Creative Grids.

08-29-2014, 04:44 AM

#24

bearisgray

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This is an interesting site for Creative Grids rulers.

http://www.creativegridsusa.com/

Does anyone know when they became relatively easily available in the USA?

08-29-2014, 05:20 AM

#25

Texas_Sue

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My favorite are Creative Grid. I have used them now for about 3-5 years and usually do not buy other brands, but of course when I go to quilt shows I always get suckered in with some new gotta have rulers!LOL

Susan

08-29-2014, 05:28 AM

#26

coopah

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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

I wish I had started with Creative Grid rulers... Easy to read and they have built-in non-slip dots that really hold the ruler in place.

Ditto to this!

08-29-2014, 07:06 AM

#27

madamekelly

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I started buy back decades ago Omnigrid and that is what I still have. I can't afford to buy a ruler that I already have. I like the Omingrip ruler for not sliding but the the backing does wear off.

i bought skid grip dots from JoAnn's and put them in strategic areas on all my rulers. No more slippage, and best of all, just a couple bucks!

08-29-2014, 07:19 AM

#28

feffertim

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I think the creative grids rulers are the best.

08-29-2014, 08:59 AM

#29

caspharm

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My favorites are still the Creative Grid rulers, especially since they have added better gripping. I have tried Olfas and Omnis and keep going back to the Creative Grids. I have a few other specialty rulers for other things.

08-29-2014, 11:48 AM

#30

charlottequilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

I feel that the Creative Grids rulers are very "busy" - and require serious concentration when I use them.

I have one CG and have the same problem with it. I never use it and have all Omnigrips. But one could argue that the Omnigrip could be improved with narrower lines.

hugs,
Charlotte