Keeping your ruler steady
#1
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Keeping your ruler steady
I use to have so much trouble cutting a perfect strip. My ruler always moved at the other end even if I was walking my hand as I cut. Donna of Jordan Fabrics puts a 5 lb weight on the other end of her ruler to hold it in place. I've been doing this for a week now and boy does it make a difference. :-)
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I have been using Quilters' Select rulers and they are wonderful. The first one that was purchased was the 6 X 24 - great ruler. The long ones do not kick out when you are cutting to the opposite end of the folded fabric. They are wonderful - I plan to add a couple other sizes to my ruler collection. Hope you can find one and give a try.
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Thanks Gail. Mine cuts have always been awful on the far end away from me. I am going to try the 5 pound weight. Now, I wonder which can I have that equals close to 5 pounds? I could always use sugar but I really don't want to have it spill in sewing room. "smile"
#6
Gail -
I picked up that same tip from them and it makes a big difference. Good on you for posting it!
Barb -
Since my parents go to all the estate/yard sales in the area I had them looking for weights for me, but my wife and I were at a close out store (think Big Lots but a local store) and they had some for I think $2 so I bought one. It was a great investment. Just be sure you get the kind that are coated with plastic or silicone.
Darren
I picked up that same tip from them and it makes a big difference. Good on you for posting it!
Barb -
Since my parents go to all the estate/yard sales in the area I had them looking for weights for me, but my wife and I were at a close out store (think Big Lots but a local store) and they had some for I think $2 so I bought one. It was a great investment. Just be sure you get the kind that are coated with plastic or silicone.
Darren
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Thanks Gail. Mine cuts have always been awful on the far end away from me. I am going to try the 5 pound weight. Now, I wonder which can I have that equals close to 5 pounds? I could always use sugar but I really don't want to have it spill in sewing room. "smile"
#10
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Location: Ballwin, MO
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Me, too. I wouldn't even try to use a ruler without them.
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