Did You Know.....Not All Rulers are Created Equal?
#21
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dillsburg, PA
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Originally Posted by BarbaraSue
I also made the mistake of using the lines on the cutting mat, and the lines on the ruler interchangably. Then found out they didn't quilte match up! ouch!
Such great tips on this board...and again thank you all for your willing to share what works and what doesn't.
#24
Yes, I discovered this years ago while altering a garment pattern and the seams weren't matching up. I couldn't blame me LOL so I started comparing my rulers - metal, plastic, and wood. Whata shocker. Every ruler got marked 'true' or 'not true.' My 'gold standard' is the wooden Dietzgen draftsman's ruler my dad used in college back in the 1920's.
#27
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: IN
Posts: 1,153
I too, learned the hard way. Use ONE brand and make sure that the lines are thin and the ruler is easy to read. I also had to learn the hard way not to use the lines on the mat. Thanks for the post. I'm sure there are lots of our quilting sisters wondering why their pices don't match up and their projects don't turn out right.
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