I put the little sandpaper dots under my 6x24 ruler. It gives it alittle grab. Tho accuquilt is having a sale so I kinda got a bonus and ordered the 1 1/2 strip die, the snowflake die, and the 8 inch circle. I had already gotten the 2 1/2 inch strip cutter, these should be good for alot. I wanted the 1 1/2 inch so i could try the log cabin blocks, my sister wanted the snowflakes and we got the circle for a jeans quilt.