Making rules non-slip
#2
I back all my rulers and acrylic templates with Omnigrid's InvisiGRIP. For added measure, when I think I need it, I will also attach a Gypsy Gripper to the top side of the ruler. I've heard about some quilters using rug backing material to keep their rulers from sipping but I could never figure out how you could successfully cut when your ruler wasn't lying completely flat against the fabric.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I use the non- slip/skid shelving. I just cut a strip and place it length wise or width wise across the material under the ruler. Strip may only be about an inch wide. Just move the strip around. I usually keep the non-slip toward the outside 1-1 1/2" of the ruler edge. That way it allows the ruler to lay flat.
I back all my rulers and acrylic templates with Omnigrid's InvisiGRIP. For added measure, when I think I need it, I will also attach a Gypsy Gripper to the top side of the ruler. I've heard about some quilters using rug backing material to keep their rulers from sipping but I could never figure out how you could successfully cut when your ruler wasn't lying completely flat against the fabric.
#7
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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This is the best tool you will ever buy: I use it on top of my ruler, the ruler isn't going anywhere. And it's a must for safe rotary cutting. It's not a ruler.
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Tulsa, Ok
Posts: 4,582
#9
I use the grip strips and my ruler NEVER slips anymore. I used to have problems all the time with slipping but since I put grip strips on all my rulers I never have any problems anymore. Nice thing is you can cut them to any size to fit any ruler, half hexie, 60 degree etc. I'm not affiliated with the company I'm just really thankful for their product. And the price is very reasonable.
http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html
http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html
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