A good ruler?
#1
A good ruler?
Hello,
I am wondering what determines a good ruler for cutting for quilting. I'm shopping for one, as I lost the one someone had given me. I am new to this.
If you could make recommendations I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Karen
I am wondering what determines a good ruler for cutting for quilting. I'm shopping for one, as I lost the one someone had given me. I am new to this.
If you could make recommendations I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Karen
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This is almost a "use" question. I don't know any quilters who have only 1 ruler. That's like asking, do you like fabric? These days, I really like the ones that have the little grippers on the back so that they don't slip. My most favorite ruler when I am squaring up a quilt is an 8.5 x 24 that I have. When I am doing normal cutting, I have a 6x24 that is good. When I am squaring blocks, I have a 6x6 and a 12.5x12.5 that are my favorites. When I am doing embroidery, I have a ruler that is 15x15 and has slots to mark where I want to center the embroidery pattern.
Seriously, most of the longer strip rulers 4.5 x 24 or 6.5 x 24 have all the lines to do triangles and 60 degree items. You can make do with one of them, but you get to work a bit harder to do it. When buying a new ruler, make sure you can see the lines on both light, medium and dark/black fabric.
Good luck!
Seriously, most of the longer strip rulers 4.5 x 24 or 6.5 x 24 have all the lines to do triangles and 60 degree items. You can make do with one of them, but you get to work a bit harder to do it. When buying a new ruler, make sure you can see the lines on both light, medium and dark/black fabric.
Good luck!
#4
If you are asking for brand recommendations then I'd nominate:
1. Olfa Frosted
2. Creative Grids
those are tied for first place.
3. Wrights EZ rulers
If you are asking which type is best as a starter ruler, I'd nominate the 8-1/2" x 24" Creative Grids for versatility.
1. Olfa Frosted
2. Creative Grids
those are tied for first place.
3. Wrights EZ rulers
If you are asking which type is best as a starter ruler, I'd nominate the 8-1/2" x 24" Creative Grids for versatility.
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#5
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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I have so many different rulers - mostly Omni-Grid rulers - but the main ones I use are the 6 x 24 inch and the 6 x 12 inch. Lately I have been using my 3 x 18 inch ruler.
My 6 x 24 inch ruler I put those little sand paper dots on it so it doesn't slip because it is not an Omni-Grid.
My 6 x 24 inch ruler I put those little sand paper dots on it so it doesn't slip because it is not an Omni-Grid.
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Location: Michigan
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The 6 1/2 X 24 or the 8 1/2 X24 is a good place to start, then add a square up ruler, 8.5 or 9.5 are the ones I use most.
#9
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Richmond, KY
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I have rulers from all manufacturers but I really love the ones Kaye England does. I have 2 complete sets of them and use them constantly. I did a seminar with her to learn how to used the marking on them to get really accurate cuts.
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