I use blue painters tape to mark the line at the measurement I need.

Even if I found an 1 1/2" ruler, I wouldn't use it, it's way to easy for your fingers to be in the way of the rotary cutter. What I would do is get the June Tailor Shape Cutter, this way you can cut whatever width you want in 1/2" increments.

I have this die...I haven't used it yet but will...wish I was retired...

EZquilting makes a DraftnCut ruler that is 2" x 18" with 1/8" lines. I would use that. It will allow you to hold it still and has a 1/2" more so it would be safer for fingers than a 1 1/2". As someone said earlier I use strips of sandpaper on the bottom of my rulers. Just cut thin strips and make sure you put them where they won't cover a line you need to see. I just use a school glue stick. Elmer's glue stick is my favorite.

Joann's and Hobby Lobby carry this ruler. You can also find them online. I'm thinking they are around $5 each. I might be wrong but I buy these and cut them in half for my mini rulers.

It's not that expensive that you couldn't get one and give it a try and if that doesn't work for you no real harm done.

Edit: Here is a link for the DraftnCut ruler $4.59 plus shipping
http://www.simplicity.com/p-1478-dra...ol-18-x-2.aspx

You might have difficulty holding one this narrow with safety when you cut the strips.Why not think about buying a square rule that has slots cut in it for easy cutting of multiple strips?

Creative Grid makes a 2.5inch, long ruler. It is also great when squaring up a quilt.

I do think they need to make a 2.5" one tho with all the strip projects out there[/quote]

For strips get a june tailor shape cut, they have 1/2 inch increments so it makes cutting strips a breeze. It will be way easier to use than a small ruler

I bought the 2 1/2 inch ruler and I love it..it is also 28 inches long. I bought mine from Joann's. Used a 50% off coupon, so the cost was 6.49.

There is no way you could use a 1 1/2" ruler without endangering your fingers, big time. Get the June Taylor shape cut and you can use it for just about anything you want to cut. It is pricey, but it is well worth the money in the long run.

Check out Marti Michell's log cabin ruler. Also look at now she uses is and you may decide you don't need a new one. I've learned from her to measure over from the edge of the fabric the width of the of the cut I need, place my long ruler there and cut my strip off. Before my ruler would cover the edge of the fabric and I used it for measuring the width of my cut. Now it's just a guide for cutting.