Long Arm Ruler Base
01-16-2020, 08:03 PM
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Long Arm Ruler Base
I ordered myself a ruler base for my long arm (BabyLock Regalia). Yay. But I have a random question.... Is the brown layer supposed to peel off? all the pictures I see show a clear base. However, when I first tried to take it off, it did not seem very peel-able, and I didn't want to ruin anything so I didn't keep trying. I am just hoping for some confirmation before I continue trying.... Thanks!
Also, what are you favorite rulers? size, shape, brand?
Also, what are you favorite rulers? size, shape, brand?
01-16-2020, 10:29 PM
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Yes, it should peel off. It will move more smoothly under the quilt when the paper is gone.
I have far more rulers than I need, but I've used them all at one time or another. HandiQuilter rulers are very good, especially the VersaTool. I like De Loa's Castle ruler for SITD and echoing straight lines. It's nice to have an assortment of circles of different sizes. I prefer clear rulers to those that have a tint, but sometimes the ruler you want just happens to be blue or pink.
I have far more rulers than I need, but I've used them all at one time or another. HandiQuilter rulers are very good, especially the VersaTool. I like De Loa's Castle ruler for SITD and echoing straight lines. It's nice to have an assortment of circles of different sizes. I prefer clear rulers to those that have a tint, but sometimes the ruler you want just happens to be blue or pink.
01-17-2020, 04:30 AM
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01-17-2020, 05:46 AM
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I love The Quilted Pineapple curved rulers. I have this set and I use them quite a bit. https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcarte...by-linda-hrcka
I also use a small straight ruler on every quilt that needs SITD as well as straight line ruler work. I prefer a small one as it is easier to handle. I have an HQ straight one that is 3" x 12" and it is too big, I never grab it. I use this one a lot: https://www.quiltedjoy.com/product/m...cas-edge-ruler.
One word of advice for ruler work. If you are doing long runs of straight lines or cross hatching (like in this quilt: Tealfalcon's Pumpkin Pie quilted by Feline Fanatic ) I strongly recommend marking in advance. It is amazing how quickly your nice straight line can get out of kilter when advancing the quilt.
I also use a small straight ruler on every quilt that needs SITD as well as straight line ruler work. I prefer a small one as it is easier to handle. I have an HQ straight one that is 3" x 12" and it is too big, I never grab it. I use this one a lot: https://www.quiltedjoy.com/product/m...cas-edge-ruler.
One word of advice for ruler work. If you are doing long runs of straight lines or cross hatching (like in this quilt: Tealfalcon's Pumpkin Pie quilted by Feline Fanatic ) I strongly recommend marking in advance. It is amazing how quickly your nice straight line can get out of kilter when advancing the quilt.
01-17-2020, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
I love The Quilted Pineapple curved rulers. I have this set and I use them quite a bit. https://thequiltedpineapple.bigcarte...by-linda-hrcka
I also use a small straight ruler on every quilt that needs SITD as well as straight line ruler work. I prefer a small one as it is easier to handle. I have an HQ straight one that is 3" x 12" and it is too big, I never grab it. I use this one a lot: https://www.quiltedjoy.com/product/m...cas-edge-ruler.
One word of advice for ruler work. If you are doing long runs of straight lines or cross hatching (like in this quilt: Tealfalcon's Pumpkin Pie quilted by Feline Fanatic ) I strongly recommend marking in advance. It is amazing how quickly your nice straight line can get out of kilter when advancing the quilt.
I also use a small straight ruler on every quilt that needs SITD as well as straight line ruler work. I prefer a small one as it is easier to handle. I have an HQ straight one that is 3" x 12" and it is too big, I never grab it. I use this one a lot: https://www.quiltedjoy.com/product/m...cas-edge-ruler.
One word of advice for ruler work. If you are doing long runs of straight lines or cross hatching (like in this quilt: Tealfalcon's Pumpkin Pie quilted by Feline Fanatic ) I strongly recommend marking in advance. It is amazing how quickly your nice straight line can get out of kilter when advancing the quilt.
01-17-2020, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Pam S
I've been wanting the Quilted Pineapple rulers for a long time but the whole set is out of my budget. Are there one or two sizes you find you go to most often?
