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Edie 07-10-2010 06:51 AM

I take my squares, put my ruler on it, point to point, run my pencil down each side, pin it down, V OILA! Sew each line and cut down the middle. That's how I use it. Works like a charm for me. Edie

debbieumphress 07-10-2010 06:51 AM

I have several and use them. But don't make the mistake of using the side with the 1/4" if you aren't supposed to. I did and was way off on a quilt top and could not figure out why. Then took it to the LQS and she figured it out when she saw my ruler. She said lots of new rulers users make the same mistake. Whew....

Owllady 07-10-2010 07:39 AM

I just bought those and I think they will be neat. I had one from the past and misplaced it somewhere.

polly13 07-10-2010 07:50 AM

I have Deb Tucker's "Quilter's Magic Wand". It was a special offer at a quilt show, but I think it was the bright lime green color that attracted me. I can't believe how often I use it, not only for quilting, but also for scrapbooking. www.Studio180Design.net.

Roberta 07-10-2010 07:53 AM

I have two and used them on paper-piecing which made life easier for me.

littlehud 07-10-2010 08:48 AM

I don't have one. I just use me regular ruler to draw the cut line and sew on either side of it.

quiltluvr 07-10-2010 08:50 AM

I got mine for $1 at a quilt show, bought two longer ones and two smaller ones. I LOVE them.

quilt3311 07-10-2010 01:14 PM

I use the quarter inch marker all the time. Makes sewing half square triangles a snap.

cooper 07-10-2010 01:19 PM

so you have lots of thoughts now
if it was me, and it was at one time-lol
i bought some similar at the store that has coupons to make
it less costly and not f&p brand. not that theirs isnt great, i live on very little every month and have to only
allow sales on items. Of course If I didnt use them
often enough I would donate them to whomever needed them, like the people in Louisana who loss stuff to storms and
Nashville quilters as well who need replacements. However,
if you need them and will use them they are useful!~

purplefiend 07-10-2010 01:27 PM

I have one of the original ones before F&P came out with theirs, I like it. I find that quite a lot of F&P products
are more expensive.
Sharon W.

skavanau 07-10-2010 01:44 PM

I have one and then realized that all my templates and rulers and the 1/4 allowance.

katiebear1 07-10-2010 01:51 PM

I don't use them...I just use my quilting foot that has the edge guide.

sewmuchmore 07-10-2010 02:33 PM

I love gadgets and if I think it will help me then I am all for. I will be check into this for myself. Thank you for a great question. Now I will finish reading everyone's reply, and see if for me.

Jeri M 07-10-2010 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by gollytwo
I own 3 or 4 and have never used any of them

send me one of those right away - I'll use it ... hehe

quiltruth 07-10-2010 03:18 PM

Have both of them. Used them some, but hate them.

MM 07-10-2010 03:54 PM

I have them and use them all the time for drawing the diagonal line for HSTs. I use that line as the guide for my quarter-inch foot and then cut on the line. Of course, I could use any of my multitude of rulers to do the same thing, but the fact that these are small and thin somehow makes it seem like they are easier to use. I love them.

dharen7 07-10-2010 05:05 PM

I love mine they're so easy to use and they're great even bought a set for my sister in law, who started me quilting

NovisQuilter 07-10-2010 05:50 PM

I like them.

Loretta 07-10-2010 06:20 PM

I have 2 a short one and a long one. Use them all the time.

Pins n' Ndls 07-10-2010 06:33 PM

Bought one quite a while ago but have not had opportunity to use it yet. Think I will love it.

Annya 07-10-2010 07:24 PM

I do not have them but have seen them being used. I think they are great and much easier to measure and mark what ever you want on your quilts than to get the tape measure and pencil out. why not ask your quilt shop to show you how they work, then make up your own mind. Happy Quilting.

auntiehenno 07-10-2010 07:50 PM

Have F and P, not used it as yet

bjdemir 07-10-2010 08:09 PM

I have had the longer one for a while and just remembered I had it - used on a HST and it worked great. It will get more of a work out from now on.

penski 07-10-2010 08:38 PM

i have never heard of them till now i have always drawn the line and sew on either side using my sewing foot to measure the quarter seam

walen 07-10-2010 08:41 PM

I own two and use them both, great tools when needed. I think that they are a bit narrow to use for a ruler. I feel uncomfortable using it with a rotary cutter.

Annya 07-10-2010 08:52 PM

I would not use it for rotary cutting. you could very easy cut yourself
if it moved. They are just good for measuring your seams.

maxi 07-10-2010 08:53 PM

Have had mine for a few years. I don't really use it much.

KonaLinda 07-10-2010 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by ginnie6
if so opinions on them? are they worth it or is it easier to mark 1/4 seams with a regular ruler by turning it?

http://www.amazon.com/Fons-Porter-Qu...626743&sr=8-22

I think they marker wider then 1/4".

Annz 07-10-2010 09:17 PM

I have one and use it periolically but use my ruler more often.

kwiltkrazy 07-10-2010 10:26 PM

I tried these, but found it easier and faster to just use an accurate seam allowance in the first place. I found that I didn't take the extra time to use them. And I got the same results w/o them. But, I know people that use them religiously.

EagarBeez 07-11-2010 05:21 AM

I have one, and have used it once so far, makes the job easier I think.

zkosh 07-11-2010 11:10 AM

I have one that I've never found a reason to use.

harrishs 07-11-2010 03:37 PM

Use mine alot----esp. for hst----I find that I am more accurate.

wraez 07-11-2010 04:52 PM

Have one, never used it probably never will.

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

dgrindey 07-11-2010 07:22 PM

Mine is from my local quilting store and I love it. Use it all the time.

IBQUILTIN 07-11-2010 09:59 PM

I have 3 or 4 also, and love mine. Really great when doing multiples of hst's. If I can't find one, I'm hunting.

Marilyn Philips 07-11-2010 10:59 PM

I love mine.

zz-pd 07-12-2010 04:36 PM

Sorry don't have one. God bless. Penny


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