C-Star, you are a wonder.......I'm buying plexiglass and having it cut to size soon. IDEAL!! The sand paper has really helped on my rules, I glued long strips in the middle and it really holds the rule on the fabric.
Peggy, when I first came here, I had the same question. Practice came from everyone, just practice practice practice. Join a swap and that gives you lots of practice.
You may as well go ahead and join us here on the board, too, you won't find a better or more helpful group. I joined several months ago and have never regretted it!
Sharon