Please everyone you need to buy a safety tool for the rulers. There are several options available. If you use a rotary cutter you will one day probably cut yourself. I don't cut without a safety tool since I cut myself with the cutter. The trip to the ER, I could have bought everyone in my guild a Rule Steady! Not counting a price on hurt and soreness. I love the Rule Steady. It's pricey but I bet Dawn would think that price is nothing right now. Here are some links to safety tools for cutting. Pick one, buy and use it. Google them and may find some less expensive elsewhere.
http://shop.shiisaquilts.com/store/p...sp?idproduct=2
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
http://www.createforless.com/Fons+_a...pid190029.aspx
http://www.createforless.com/search/...=gypsy gripper