quiltnotes

Paper piecing is my favorite and I always use the add-a-quarter ruler. I think it saves time and the seam is always accurate.

amh

Thimblebug6000 and I do the same thing. Grab the scissors and slice off 1/4 inch. I also use a rotary cutter and one of my cutting rulers. Many of the gadgets are very helpful and usually save time, but are not really "necessary", just more convenient, and likely faster and more accurate.

For me quilting is the enjoyment of the process. I do become somewhat possessed with sewing blocks together and have to remind myself it is the process that I enjoy, not the number of projects I complete.

amh

maviskw

I like my add a quarter ruler. But I could do it without it also.
hevemi told us about freezer paper piecing. You can use ordinary paper, also. You can make up to 20 blocks with the same piece of paper, and never have to rip off any paper. It's called Paperless Paper Piecing, and is very simple. When you fold the paper back on the stitching line, just keep it there and sew on that line against the edge of the paper. Then you can cut off your seam allowance with the ruler or not, and go ahead and fold the next seam back, put on the new fabric and sew against the edge of the paper. We had a demo of this at our September quilt club meeting, and I was quite fascinated by it.

winia

I did a paper pieced bed runner. The add-a-quarter ruler was for me a necessity. It took the guesswork out of having to remember whether I did an extra quarter on this one or that one. It fit perfectly. When you tuck the
pattern back to cut, put a business card behind it and then fold it. The add-a-quarter rulers abuts right up again the business card and makes the cutting so much easier.

klgreene

I believe Carol Doaks has the best instructions for paper piecing. I watched several different videos and tut's and came up with messes. I absolutely love the way Carol Doaks presents her tutorial. And as for the add a 1/4", not really necessary, but I wouldn't be without it. When I can't find it I panic. I only have a little one, didn't cost much at all. And now paper piecing is what I enjoy and do the most. So as for me and my add a 1/4", I wouldn't be without it. Just makes it so much easier, and I don't slip at all. JMO

Scissor Queen

I've been paper piecing for at least 8 years and I still don't have the add a quarter ruler. I'm not going to get it either.

These blocks came out beautiful and perfect without a special ruler. The whole point of paper piecing is perfect points without worrying about the seam allowance.



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topstitch

Hi Scrappy, I paper piece all the time and though the add a quarter inch rulers aren't essential, they make it so much easier and neater

jcrow

I received Carol Doak's paper piecing DVD from my mentor here on the board and bought the 1/4" ruler. It makes paper piecing so much easier. She also uses a postcard that she tapes to her 1/4" ruler. It makes paper piecing go so fast. You might find her on YouTube demonstrating her method. It's awesome!!! I tried paper piecing without the ruler and was discouraged. After watching the DVD, I can paper piece pretty easily. Thanks mentor for the DVD!! You are awesome!!!!!!

Annieflower

I am new to quilting and I would think that little ruler would be quite helpful. I think I am going to buy one when I find it.

Happy quilting! Annie

fireworkslover

You can use a regular ruler but the Add-A-Quarter Ruler makes it so much easier and faster to trim off and make your new seam allowance. I used a regular ruler for many years and then got the Add-A-Quarter Ruler for Christmas last year. Wow, it sure makes a difference for me.