Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I have to have the right size ruler for what I need. Not one one size bigger. I am making a block that is 7 1/2" unfinished, I want a 7"1/2 square ruler. I don't like to make do, I'm so over that from the lean years of having to. I'll wait until the right tool is found before I will start cutting or sewing that particular unit. I do have an extensive ruler collection and it's wonderful.
Ah, you're my hero! I love rulers and love it when I make a quilt using a novelty ruler and it becomes so easy. I like rulers to be easy to use but my standard go-to rulers pretty much always on my cutting table are my 6x24 and 6 1/2" square.
I avoid applique, both machine and hand. Sometimes a pattern just cries to be done that needs applique and I will do it, but not very often.