Karen Kay Buckley ruler
 

Does anyone have this ruler? if so how do you like
it?

Karen Kay Buckley ruler



Soon as I saw this ruler and KNEW that I wanted it. Hubs
said I didn't NEED it because I already have about
2 of every ruler size from 4" to 12-1/2". He also said
the cost was too much. But I told him I could save OVER
$13 if I am a member of the AQS.

This is how I explained my "logic" to him:
1) This ruler is ALL the sizes he said I had rolled into 1
ruler.

2) If I had known about this ruler years ago (not sure when
this ruler came out) I could have SAVED myself a lot of money
instead of buying the rulers.

3) I would be able to FIND the right size with this ruler instead
of trying to hunt and find the pesky 6 inch ruler I had last time
I used it which I can't remember when that was.

4) I just want it! it is a new (at least to me) fandango QUILTING
ruler therefore I MUST get it.

He just shook his head, and laughed at me than said" silly girl".
I THINK that might mean I am getting this ruler for Christmas
or my birthday next year.

I've never seen this ruler. How much is it? Looks pretty neat, but it seems a little t the complicated.

Not going to be on my list anytime soon at the $69.95. I have a square up ruler already. And I certainly don't want to have to take a hammer to it. JMO!

OH!no not for me I can feel my thumbs screaming pushing them together I would need the hammer(another expense) and then she mentioned some kind of tape(hugo tape?) I'm sure I break it taking it apart I noticed the ruler larger at the end or was it just me? do they give you all the pieces to make it that big I doubt it,probably have to buy the different sizes.

ALL the pieces you need to make it a 24" square is included.
So is the Amazing Hugo Tape (I already have a 1" wide roll of it).

When I rejoin the AQS (American Quilter's Society) I will be saving
$13.99 on the cost.

For me it gives me all the sizes I normally use within 1 ruler I like that
part. As for the hammer. easily obtained online at a cheaper cost.

Wow. love this ruler. Have never heard of it before. It is pricey ($69.99) so I will keep a lookout for a sale.

Watched the video.....Looks like a PIA.But u go girl if u don't think so.

My quilt friend bought it from Connecting Threads and we played around with it. It was very easy to use. I have one ordered. I don't understand why the need to discuss buying a quilt ruler with DH though. LOL

I do the string thing with a piece of waxed paper (grease proof for the Aussies :)
folded in 1/8's to have lines to follow for placing applique. To do that with this ruler the string would also have to cross at the halves.
I guess if you were only going to make, was it 22" or 24" blocks and you didn't have any other rulers it would be ok but any ruler you can only use for one thing seems silly to me. I mean, you wouldn't use it to cut strips. It doesn't look like you can leave out sections to make the ruler smaller.

I have both sets of her perfect circles, and I've heard her scissors praised to the roof. But this ruler. Not for me, and who keeps their rulers in a box? Mine hang on the wall for quick access.

Whatever. The box it comes in does look to be very pretty.

I don't see the difference if I use it once or a hundred times. It's just an acrylic ruler, no big deal either way.

I do a lot of applique and having taken several courses from Karen (one being a Baltimore Album w/3-D flowers), this ruler would serve me best in squaring up once the applique was completed. She touched on the 3-D thing lightly in her demo, but what she was saying in using a conventional square ruler, it rocked over the 3-D and it was impossible to lay the ruler flat and get a good line for cutting and squaring. We students even attempted to make a frame to surround our work for a cutting guide. Squaring up was very difficult but I can see this ruler would be so helpful. This ruler may have to go on my Christmas wish list.

Incidentally, if you ever have the opportunity to take a class, a trunk show, etc w/Karen, please do so. She is obviously talented but also a "hoot and a hollar" (a fun fun teacher). When we took the Baltimore Album classes, she came to us every month for a year and we looked forward to her appearing and entertainment. AND, when you look at the video from #1 above, what you do not see in the yellow, rectangular quilt, that it is covered with beading. Just absolutely covered!! What a treasure!! -- Yep, I'm a Karen fan.

This ruler is way too contrived!!! The box is pretty though.

I was a happy camper yesterday. Stopped at the sewing center for a " Add A Quarter" ruler just because I was in the area. Thought about it for quite some time and was surprised at the cost but ordering on line I just didn't want to pay $5.00 shipping for $15.00 ruler (18"). Anyway they happened to have the 12" and 6". I got both and had a coupon from a drawing for 35% off my next purchase. Ended up paying around $15.00 +tax. Prior to my stop I had come from JoAnn's and got a pair of razor edge Fiskars at 40% off. Was a very happy camper.

I don't know anything about her ruler, but I have to say KKB's scissors are fabulous! They are so sharp and cut so neatly. I have all three sizes. They are a little pricey but whoa, I love 'em! :)

If I understood her correctly the center cutout was 4" square? The dimensional applique I've done (and what I've seen online with baltimore blocks) extends to within 1/4" of the edge. The ruler in that case would still rock wouldn't it?

How much is membership to AQS...what other benefits to be a member?

I really don't see me using that...maybe for those who do much appliqué work this would be useful. Hugo tape? Like sandpaper rounds or invisitape? I am a certified gadget lover/buyer...but this one just isn't tempting me at all....

When my friend and I was trying the ruler the middle cut out was made bigger if needed by adding more pieces. There are a lot of pieces.

I also think her scissors are the best.

Very pricey and not sure how long it would last before it broke when putting together or taking apart

I have put this ruler together and taken it apart. I couldn't find any fault with it.

Kalama, you question about your applique being w/in 1/4" of the outside edge. I think this ruler would accommodate this as I believe any dimensional applique would not be at the 1/4" mark and would be flatter (i.e., a leaf or stem). Most of mine have the height toward the center of the blocks. Does this make sense?

I watched the video, but I didn't see any pieces other than what she snapped together, but onebyone above said there are lots of pieces to make it bigger. Which makes more sense of the product. I'd not order one though, we have a saying here, "is it a weak sister?" In other words a limited use item that takes up space.

Quilty-Louise, I feel like I'm raining on your parade :) and that isn't my intent. You asked for opinions not just praises.

Well I just watched the video - I had heard this just came out recently and guess I will be saving my pennies because I want one!!!!!! Not only for fussy cutting and applique - I also do a lot of t-shirt quilts

There are 20 pieces. My ruler came yesterday. I may use it next week or next year. :)

Kalama

You are not raining on my parade :thumbup: i DID ask for opinions
likes/dislikes.

I KNOW there are many people who wouldn't even give this
ruler a second thought. But for ME I have already invested
WAY in rulers (and some never used) more than the cost of
this ruler. IF I do get this ruler I intend to sell off MOST of my
other square rulers which will help to offset the cost.

I have a 20" square ruler I purchased at Joanns several years
ago, NEVER used my whole intent for buying it was to square
up my quilts and other projects. Same goes for the 15-1/2" sq
ruler that sits in the closet with the larger one.

I have many rulers still with the plastic on them. Most bought with a big discount and many I won on blog give aways and Facebook. The looks of my sewing room looks like I spent a fortune on items but very few items I paid full price or bought myself.