1/16th Inch Pattern and need Ruler

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07-20-2013, 05:37 AM

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DOTTYMO

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I don't know a out a ruler but I have just been sewing and I have an1/8 marking on my sewing foot are you sure it is 1/16 and not 1/8. A 1/16 would yonly take 1 or 2 thReads

07-20-2013, 05:47 AM

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tessagin

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How old is that pattern? Sounds like the creator of the pattern never really wanted any one else to make it and just wanted all the glory.

07-20-2013, 06:20 AM

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http://www.wikihow.com/Read-a-Ruler

07-20-2013, 06:30 AM

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zennia

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I am so glad to see this question and also some answers. I just found a pattern yesterday on the internet--up to date pattern- and it calls for 1/16 of an inch. Now I an going looking through my husbands woodworking rulers.

07-20-2013, 07:55 AM

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NJ Quilter

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Was doing a BOM at my LQS at one point where the cutting measurements stated 1/16" increments as well. Shop owner/instructor said the same as everyone else...guestimate between the 1/8" markings.

07-20-2013, 10:09 PM

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DOTTYMO

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Quilters do you think the person who copied the designers writing needs to go to specsavers ? I'm sure just a few strands would not hold especially with open seams.

07-21-2013, 04:03 AM

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I wish this had been posted a couple of weeks ago (and that I had noticed it) I am making a quilt for DGD which involved cutting apart a couple of panels. Of course the panel blocks were not square, and I needed to put a super narrow sashing on them....long story short, guestimating between the eighth and quarter marks is not always accurate enough. I will be buying one of those rulers for next time.