Quiltingboard Forums

Quiltingboard Forums (https://www.quiltingboard.com/)
-   Main (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/)
-   -   Drawing a blank... (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/drawing-blank-t278239.html)

Jcarpentier 05-01-2016 05:38 AM

Drawing a blank...
 
Good morning,

Does anyone know the name of a ruler that is no longer than 5 or 6 inches long and has a long hole in the center of it with a piece that can be moved back and forth? I lost mine and am looking for another one. I think it has something to do with seams. Thanks!

ManiacQuilter2 05-01-2016 05:40 AM

Sorry, I am drawing a blank too. What do you use it for??

Jcarpentier 05-01-2016 05:41 AM

I found it looking on Joann's. Its called a seam gauge on there. They have a 7 in one. Thanks!!

dunster 05-01-2016 07:09 AM

I still have the seam gauge I used 50+ years ago. Those things are indestructible.

tessagin 05-01-2016 07:19 AM

I think I have 5 but know I have 4. Gathered my thimbles yesterday. Lord Almighty, I have 32.

Boston1954 05-01-2016 07:35 AM


Originally Posted by tessagin (Post 7537971)
I think I have 5 but know I have 4. Gathered my thimbles yesterday. Lord Almighty, I have 32.

My goodness....I have three. I thought that was a lot.

Lilrain 05-01-2016 10:04 AM

Sam gauge should be available anywhere sewing notions are sold, probably even Walmart

Material Witness 05-01-2016 02:18 PM

Who is this Sam Gage you speak of? Sounds like my kind of man!

Melanie Rudy 05-01-2016 06:24 PM

:) Your question brought back memories of working as an alterationist in the late 80s, hemming jeans and skirts! I like quilting a lot better!

Sandygirl 05-02-2016 02:24 AM

The old ones are great! Still have mine. Just purchased a second one to put in my travel sewing kit. The moveable piece is loose. No way go tighten up the hold. Grrr. Why we can't enforce quality when items are made I am stymied. I would prefer to pay more as long as the quality is up to par.

Sandy


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:05 AM.