Dancing rulers!
 

Finally, I solved the dilemma of my long ruler dancing across my fabric while trying to cut long strips. I had purchased and was using the Invisigrip by Omnigrid...not impressed. Years ago my father-in-law gave me some sandpaper that is sticky on the back. Works like a dream. The only problem is that you can't see thru it, so I just cut it into small squares and place it randomly on the ruler. I don't know what it cost, but it is probably cheaper than the Invisigrip I had purchased.

The only problem I am having now is that it grips too good...no more sliding the ruler around on the fabric. I have to pick it up and place it where I want it, but guess what? I have true straight cuts.

that's why I use this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Curad-Tea...-0-CT/51179938
it's out of stock online, but i buy it at my local store. i am very, very happy with it.

This is what I am using. The one roll should last me a lifetime. I also put several layers of it on my machine bed to help with the 1/4" seam.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They make a skateboard grip that is clear and works well.

I have this tape on some rulers other things on other rulers. Cheap and it works great.

That's what HandiGrip is, a clear sandpaper with sticky on the back. It really works great!

This is what I use and I love it

The online Jordan Fabrics tutorials show using a hand weight on the end of a long ruler to keep it from shifting as you work along the ruler. Seems like a great idea.

I have clear sticky rubber 'feet' - probably about 1/4" thick that I stick on the 4 corners of my rulers. Works wonders. No slipping at all. Got them originally (I think) at my sewing machine dealer but have seen them elsewhere (JoAnns??) as well.

It's worked for me
 

I was at a retreat and someone asked to use my ruler. She said do you care if I fix it? She pulls out this tape and puts it on my ruler and now I know why she is such an accurate and amazing quilter. She told me you can buy it at any local pharmacy and she was right.

I have replaced all my basic rulers with Quilter's Select rulers. These rulers are non slip. I use the medical tape for all my other rulers, even the Creative Grids rulers.
When someone borrows my QS ruler they say Where did you get this? I want one!

I'm right with you. I've gradually been buying Quilter's Select rulers and they are the best for me. Yes, these rulers are non slip.

I dab the underside of my rulers with clear nail polish, then sprinkle with table salt.

I recently happened to see a video in which Pat Speth demonstrates using pieces of the rubbery shelf liner that you can usually get at dollar stores to keep her rulers from sliding.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4042cAxo5aY I tried it and it works extremely well.

Go to Home Depot they have a clear spray adhesive that you spray on your rulers....Rust-Oleum LeakSeal it is a flexible rubber coating.....someone was selling rulers with this at a quilt show and we went to Home Depot and found this...and it works....it makes the rulers a little frosted

Many years ago, I took some double sided scotch tape, put it on the back of sandpaper, then punched holes in the sandpaper and tape...they were small, attached them to the back side of my rulers and it has
stood up probably for the last 15 years

I bought mine on Amazon. Great Planes 150 grit on a small roll, under $10. Yes, just a small little square is all that is needed, several areas on ruler. Doesn't interfere with ruler marks.

Check out Jordan Fabrics YouTubes. The Jordan’s use a “5# weight” on the end of the ruler while cutting. I already had a 2# weigh and tried this. Works great! Also great YouTubes re making quilts.

Ellen

I was watching a tutorial for cutting strips and the gal used her hand weight from exercise, the mini plastic covered dumbbell type, to hold down her ruler and it seemed to work well. I haven't tried it but for her in a number of her video tuts I see her using it.

I just posted my comment and it is a repeat of the comment just previous to mine..... great minds and all of that.

I also started using my 4 lb weight on the end of my ruler when making long cuts. In between cuts I do a few curls or rows with the weight, so I get a small amount of exercise while cutting😉

lol - this is what I use - apply it , let it dry and peals off nicely when you want to remove it !! I even use it on my longarm rulers.

https://www.amazon.com/Elmers-No-Wri...=rubber+cement