Best invention yet
#52
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You know, I watched the you tube on it and I thought "Golly, that is really expensive for two pieces of wood or plastic and the plastic 1/4" strip. I would really get both of them in a heart beat if they weren't so doggone expensive. I don't know if JoAnn carries them, but even at that $16.00 at 1/2 price is still quite a bit for a 14" piece of plastic (over $80.00 for the two of them). I am not cheap, but I am frugal and if I can find another way to do this like sandpaper or something like that I would be more apt to buy a piece of plastic at Menard's and use that! Besides, I make quilts for gifts and donations and I would think the designer and/or manufacturer would be a little more understanding that quilting is expensive enough without having to make a 400% profit on something. (My sister was a designer and was always told, "figure out what it costs to make it and add 400% percent. Sorry, but as much as I would like one, no, I won't spend that kind of money. Edie
#53
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Michigan Thumb
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[QUOTE=feffertim;6521693]Wow, I just got my slide lock ruler and I am super excited. This is a wonderful tool, and works so well, no more cutting issues for me. Love, love, love it. Best investment I have made in a long time. I have just started on an omigosh quilt, and the cutting is tedious, so this helps tremendously. Highly recommended. Everyone should have one Here is a youtube demo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYOoRetnlfM
I watched the video and then went to Nancy's Notions and placed an order for the short one. Sounds like a good thing to have before I start cutting my fabrics into layer cake squares and other useful sizes.
Thank you for the introduction to a new tool.
I watched the video and then went to Nancy's Notions and placed an order for the short one. Sounds like a good thing to have before I start cutting my fabrics into layer cake squares and other useful sizes.
Thank you for the introduction to a new tool.
#54
Actually, the pressure applied from the Slidelock does help keep the ruler from slipping.
#55
I saw these at a show last June and after seeing the price just walked by them. I've bought so many gadgets that just sit around, I'm so leery now. After reading all these glowing reviews I just ordered both sizes of the lighted ones.
#56
But without the nonslip contacting the fabric, it's no different than using a handle on a ruler or just pushing down harder. Why spend that much on a slide lock and then not use it as it's designed?
#57
I agree, that defeats the whole purpose of the slide lock
#58
I'm frugal too, but saw these demonstrated at a local quilt show and bought one. And I'm so glad I did! I make about 400 pillowcases a year to donate to children's hospitals, and have the longer ruler. After looking at the clear versus "lighted" I opted for the lighted one and am very pleased with it. It's great for all the WOF cutting. The ruler has springs with synthetic ball bearings spaced along the length of it, which ensures no fabric slipping. And it requires little pressure to use. Clearly a lot of thought went into the design, and it's incredibly effective. I can't imagine making one for the price that they charge, even if they are mass producing them. I know I've saved enough in increased cutting efficiency (speed) and accuracy (no more slipped rulers that cost me yardage $$ and frustration) to more than pay for it in the year that I've had it.
#59
I have bad carpal tunnel and arthritis (and I'm only 46!!) so this looks like a perfect tool... Darn that I have so many rulers/ squares already... I'll wait and see, but this will definitely be added to my tools soon.
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