Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Set the edge of the ruler on a level table or counter. Squat down and look at the edge -- does it meet the counter top 100%??? even a little curve to it will cause your cuts to be untrue. I kept having problems, and DH did that. I was amazed how much I'd cut out of the ruler!!!!
This has happened to me too.. it is a good habit to check them this way before each project :D:D:D