Prevent rulers from slipping during quilting?
#11
A 5 lb. hand weight. It’s $4.99 at Walmart or maybe you have one at home. Put it on the the end of the ruler farthest from your hand. One end on the ruler, one end on the table. Watch almost any videos Jordan from Jordan Fabrics and you’ll see a demonstration. It really works.
#12
I took the plunge and bought a Quilter's Select Ruler. It doesn't slip. It has a very fine sand finish on the back side to prevent slippage. They are a bit pricey but I am finding it to be worth the money. I could only afford one so I bought the 24"x6" ruler. I just go tired of adding tapes or dots and other things to the ruler. So far in the time I have had this ruler I have had no problem at all.
#14
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Southern Minnesota
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Yes, I've noticed that Donna from Jordan Fabrics always uses a weight to stabilize the far end of her ruler as she cuts long strips. I've recently decided the next time I need to do this, I'll try one of my very heavy vintage sad irons!
A 5 lb. hand weight. It’s $4.99 at Walmart or maybe you have one at home. Put it on the the end of the ruler farthest from your hand. One end on the ruler, one end on the table. Watch almost any videos Jordan from Jordan Fabrics and you’ll see a demonstration. It really works.
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Middlebury, IN
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I recently bought Odif Grippy https://www.walmart.com/ip/Odif-Grip...81oz/341082067
I put it on my DSM quilting ruler and it works great. It has the same feel as Quilters Select rulers, which I love.
I put it on my DSM quilting ruler and it works great. It has the same feel as Quilters Select rulers, which I love.
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A 5 lb. hand weight. It’s $4.99 at Walmart or maybe you have one at home. Put it on the the end of the ruler farthest from your hand. One end on the ruler, one end on the table. Watch almost any videos Jordan from Jordan Fabrics and you’ll see a demonstration. It really works.
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