2"x2" ruler?
12-29-2016, 05:22 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by bjchad
Take a couple lengths of painter tape and lay them on your 2.5 in ruler to mask it down to 2 in. if you can't find the 2 in.
12-29-2016, 05:32 AM
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I feel that the real small templates are hazardous to cut around. I'm afraid I will cut my fingers. I'd rather use maybe a 2x12 that I can hold on to it better. Can use the color transparent tape to hold your place exactly where you need it.
12-29-2016, 08:53 AM
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Be carefull cutting individual small pieces using a small ruler. At least wear a cut resistant glove. One bad cut and you could have bought a Go and the die instead of paying the ER and suffering the trauma.
12-29-2016, 12:56 PM
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So much easier to cut strips then cross cut them with a June Tailor Shape Cut. You can cut many at one time.
12-29-2016, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bjchad
Take a couple lengths of painter tape and lay them on your 2.5 in ruler to mask it down to 2 in. if you can't find the 2 in.
12-29-2016, 08:27 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by MFord
I totally understand your frustration! I think the Omnigrids are the worst, with all that neon yellow. I'm working on switching over to Creative Grids as they are much easier to see through. I'd like rulers for every half inch from 2" on up to about 18", but I don't know where I'd put them all.
Love the idea of having Lowe's cut templates for hard-to-find sizes!
Different colored envelopes or file pockets could help organize sizes in a large collection.
12-30-2016, 05:00 AM
#20
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You can order a 2' acrylic template from Brandys patterns here. I use their mylar templates for English Paper Piecing. They have great service. I usually just give them a call and place the order over the phone. Great small business. http://www.brandysquiltpatterns.com
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