I am about to give my old 8 1/2 x 24 inch ruler to the lady at the UPS store. She is taking up quilting. I have had that ruler for years and decided to get a new one because i had glued a L shaped guard on it and then very brightly-turned the ruler and cut. yep, cut my thumb. So that guard did not work due to my brain.
i got a replacement recently on sale. $19.00 instead of $42.00 another shop asked for.
i will give her two books also. I told her I started out hand sewing clothing, so she can do it!