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I have tried the invisigrip...I personally don't like it. I prefer to use sticky sandpaper dots.........work great and do not raise the rulers high enough to cause any miscuts......but no matter what you use, you still have to hold that ruler snuggly with good fingertip pressure and close to where you are cutting and you have to spider walk along that ruler as you cut for accuracy no matter what.......and I must say my GO cutter has definitely saved time and energy when it comes to mass-cutting........
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I use two sided tape and it holds better than anything I have ever tried. I use Marti Michelle templets and they work great on them. Just dut s strip a little smaller than the ruler and for long rulers just randomly place strips on it.
Originally Posted by conniemaried
(Post 5512205)
Being a new quilter, I am still learning how to use all the products out there for quilters, but this one's got me beat. I am doing a kit quilt, and have to cut out 120 3x6 flying geese to fit together accurately in the main body of the quilt. I tried using the recommended ruler to cut them to no avail--I couldn't make them accurate. So I tried the Quilt in a Day Flying Geese ruler, but still couldn't keep the ruler from sliding. OK, so I ordered online some Invisigrip which is supposed to keep the ruler from sliding. It came this afternoon, applied it to my ruler and to my dismay, the ruler is as slick as ever! The invisigrip sticks good to the ruler, and as far as I can tell, can only be applied one way--it doesn't stick on the other side. Slick as ever. Have I wasted money on this product, or am I doing something wrong? At this point I feel it's bad enough to warrant a refund. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks, Connie
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Originally Posted by conniemaried
(Post 5512205)
Being a new quilter, I am still learning how to use all the products out there for quilters, but this one's got me beat. I am doing a kit quilt, and have to cut out 120 3x6 flying geese to fit together accurately in the main body of the quilt. I tried using the recommended ruler to cut them to no avail--I couldn't make them accurate. So I tried the Quilt in a Day Flying Geese ruler, but still couldn't keep the ruler from sliding. OK, so I ordered online some Invisigrip which is supposed to keep the ruler from sliding. It came this afternoon, applied it to my ruler and to my dismay, the ruler is as slick as ever! The invisigrip sticks good to the ruler, and as far as I can tell, can only be applied one way--it doesn't stick on the other side. Slick as ever. Have I wasted money on this product, or am I doing something wrong? At this point I feel it's bad enough to warrant a refund. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks, Connie
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Spray the back of the ruler with spray adhesive lightly and let it get tacky about 3-5 min you can always take it off with rubbing alcohol when you want to
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I have the same problem and was just holding the rulers down a little more firmly. To the hardware store I go for sandpaper. Thanks everyone for the good ideas.
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If you are making many of the same colors, here is a way to make 4 at a time with no ruler!:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutoria...s-t180442.html I use hot glue dots on all of my rulers except my Creative Grids. Good luck!
Originally Posted by conniemaried
(Post 5512205)
Being a new quilter, I am still learning how to use all the products out there for quilters, but this one's got me beat. I am doing a kit quilt, and have to cut out 120 3x6 flying geese to fit together accurately in the main body of the quilt. I tried using the recommended ruler to cut them to no avail--I couldn't make them accurate. So I tried the Quilt in a Day Flying Geese ruler, but still couldn't keep the ruler from sliding. OK, so I ordered online some Invisigrip which is supposed to keep the ruler from sliding. It came this afternoon, applied it to my ruler and to my dismay, the ruler is as slick as ever! The invisigrip sticks good to the ruler, and as far as I can tell, can only be applied one way--it doesn't stick on the other side. Slick as ever. Have I wasted money on this product, or am I doing something wrong? At this point I feel it's bad enough to warrant a refund. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks, Connie
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I use sandpaper dots and cut my own from sheets of sandpaper with the sticky already on them. Use one of my scrapbook punches and peel and stick after they are cut out. Use a fine sandpaper so not to leave marks on your fabric. Found the invisigrip did not work well for me, but my mother uses it on all of her rulers.
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Have you tried the cutting geese method where you place the small squares in the corner of each side of the rectangle? That is the best way for me to make a flying goose. There are a couple more different methods besides Eleanor Burns ruler method that you might find more desirable. Go to YouTube and type in Flying Geese methods and watch some Tube on it. I bet you will find something better and your ruler won't be an issue. As for the invisigrip. I bought a lot of it and put it on all of my rulers. Yes, it's not real sticky like I wanted it to be. In fact, at first it seemed slick. Now, it works better after I've used my rulers more. The sand paper worked better but I didn't like the look of it and how I couldn't see through it. Now I lean on my rulers and put my hand on my ruler and the table both at the same time and put my rotary cutter next to my ruler, not pushing against my ruler at all. It works well that way. Hope this helps.
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I hold my ruler down on my cutting table with a 2" alligator clip from Staples, then I put my hand near the top of the ruler to hold it down. Don't have a problem with slippage and don't have to spider walk my hand up the ruler either.
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Originally Posted by Dakota Rose
(Post 5513275)
Is this better than the handle that sticks to the ruler that is available at Joanns?
I have two sizes of the Gypsy Gripper and I take those to classes to use when I'm cutting. I don't take my Slide Lock or Rule Steady, everyone wants to use them and I end up not having it when I need to cut. The ruler is held very steady but the most important thing is safety. It's very important to have a safety tool be second nature. I never thought I'd cut myself with the rotary cutter until I did. It could have been very bad but it was bad enough. If you just cannot afford to buy a safety tool then at least use an iron to hold the ruler down while you cut. |
I invested in lots of Invisigrip for my rulers and, I have to say, I didn't really think it made much difference. I also have the sandpaper dots on some of them. Pretty much I just hold them down really steady, and I always wear my Fons & Porter cutting glove on my left hand, just in case. My mom cut herself with a rotary cutter once, and it was pretty awful. I would not want that to happen to me.
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If you have nothing else, clear fingernail polish sprinkled with salt before it dries. I like the little dots bought at Hancocks, doesn't raise ruler much, press down on the ruler, get some holder grips if needed.
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I have sandpaper dots on one ruler- plastic dots on one - invisagrip on another. They all work great. You have to use a full length and width of invisagrip on the bottom of the ruler, pieces won't work. Be generous with the dots - sandpaper or plastic. You have to walk your fingers up the ruler while cutting long strips. A simple way to not cut your fingers is to keep them away from the ruler edge. Learning how to cut with a rotary cutter takes practice.
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I like the sandpaper dots, I think I bought them at my LQS,but I am sure there are online sources as well.
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Originally Posted by Silver Needle
(Post 5512841)
True Grip dots work really well and they are very thin. They have more of a rubbery feel.
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Connie, after reading through these post I am seeing all kinds of hints to keep your ruler from slipping but nothing addressing your flying geese not being correct size. Are they to big to small?? Where you place the lines on your ruler on the fabric will make a difference in correct sizing. I made this mistake for years cutting strips by placing the size line at the edge of the fabric instead of on the fabric. So my strips were always the width of the line off in size. Have you watched some you-tube videos on flying geese? Try the different methods and find what works for you. Also for flying geese a rotating mat might help so you never have to lift the fabric. Good luck and I am sure you will figure out something that works for you.
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I had a lot of trouble with the ruller slipping when I first started making quilts. Part of the problem was that I was holding the ruler down too far from the edge. I think I was paranoid about cutting myself. I have learned to move my hand closer to the edge when holding the ruler down and it seems to help. And if you're cutting a longer strip, just walk your fingers up the edge of the ruller and you cut to be sure you have enough pressure.
Another thing that was causing me problems was that I was pushing too hard against the ruler with my rotary cutter because I was worried I would stray away from the ruler and end up with a wonky cut line. Oh, and I use the Invisigrip as well - haven't had any problems with it slipping. I have some rulers with the little sandpaper dots and that works well too, except that you have to lift your ruler rather than slide it across the fabric because the sandpaper catches. |
Thanks, gang for all the good ideas. I went out today and bought rubber cement and sandpaper dots. My problem is not on long cuts, but trimming down to size the 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 flying geese. I had to use the method recommended in the directions because there was not enough fabric to cut the rectangles and squares that I usually make. This method makes an oversize block that must be trimmed down. Also, they are all different. Recommended was the Fit to be Geese ruler by Open Gate, but you have to reposition the ruler to cut each of the four sides. That's what did me in--moving the ruler four times for each Geese. So now I'm trying to work with the small Flying Geese Ruler by Quilt in a Day. Also got today a mini cutting mat that I can turn easily and hopefully not lift my ruler. One of these ideas will work--I even liked the spray adhesive idea. Thanks again, everybody. Connie
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Hi, sorry your having such a problem. I only have that problem when I have to cut fat quarters for my monthly guild meeting. They don't want the fabric washed. When I wash my fabric I have no problem cutting it and some of my rulers have invisigrip and some don't. But the washed fabric does not seem to slip when I am cutting it. I dis like taking the time to make a quilt and have it bleed and colors run on the other squares so I wash all my fabric first. Any that does not maintain a color I just don't use.
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By the way There is a new way to make geese; its called the 5minuite block. It works. only one seem is needed for a flying geese block.
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I have used the invisigrip and found it to be what I was looking for. I don't like the dots because sometimes I need to "scootch" the fabric a tiny bit before I cut it, and the dots hold TOO well. The invisigrip helped me keep the ruler in place, but had enough slide that I could correct any minor errors before cutting. I did find that you still have to put some pressure on the ruler and try to anchor with your other hand, just like if you didn't have the grip. It just helps - doesn't make it so you can let go.
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I found TrueGrips at my quilting store. They are flat donut shaped circles and keep the ruler close to the fabric. There is a website www.graceframe.com listed on the back and a phone # 1-800-264-0644. The price on the front is $3.00. There is a sheet of 15 and I don't remember if there were more. They are made by 3M and may be found in the scrapbooking area at JoAnn's. I haven't looked. I was not that impressed with Invisigrip.
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I've found that many people sit down while they are using their rotary cutter, or even try to cut from side to side. I can only suggest you stand and use the full weight of your shoulder going down to the ruler and cut from your body to the top of the cutting board. Also as someone else suggested 'spiderweb' your fingers on the ruler, instead of leaving your hand flat with the weight of your shoulder only going to your wrist.
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I have Invisigrip on my rulers too and still get some slippage. Could be that I've lost a lot of strength in my hands. Dr tested last week and was surprised that the left is much stronger than the right (good thing I can write with both).
but i've started trying just a small piece of painters tape where it won't obstruct my view & its not bad. We're all different & not 1 thing works for everybody. i tried the sandpaper dots but they kept coming off |
I found True Grips by Grace Co. work very, very well. They are a bit costly but I even use the areas between the dots on smaller rulers and it works.. I like them because they are clear.
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There are some small grips called steady Betty, really cheap, they work. I also have invisigrip on my rulers, but you must pres firmly down on the ruler to keep it from slipping.
Pat |
Originally Posted by conniemaried
(Post 5512205)
Being a new quilter, I am still learning how to use all the products out there for quilters, but this one's got me beat. I am doing a kit quilt, and have to cut out 120 3x6 flying geese to fit together accurately in the main body of the quilt. I tried using the recommended ruler to cut them to no avail--I couldn't make them accurate. So I tried the Quilt in a Day Flying Geese ruler, but still couldn't keep the ruler from sliding. OK, so I ordered online some Invisigrip which is supposed to keep the ruler from sliding. It came this afternoon, applied it to my ruler and to my dismay, the ruler is as slick as ever! The invisigrip sticks good to the ruler, and as far as I can tell, can only be applied one way--it doesn't stick on the other side. Slick as ever. Have I wasted money on this product, or am I doing something wrong? At this point I feel it's bad enough to warrant a refund. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks, Connie
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Placing your little finger directly on the fabric just off the edge of the ruler helps to stabilize it.
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Many here have the tips of their finger gone or an ugly scar because of a mishap with a rotary cutter. Please use a safety tool when cutting.
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well, you have 7 pages of replies and no doubt heard this from at least a few:
I bought Invisigrip and eventually just gave up and took it off and applied sandpaper dots. To each his own, it didn't work for me like I expected. |
Hi everyone you should try this it works great and dont worry about cutting yourself . please note I 'am not affiliated with this company in anyway, shape, or form. {[email protected]}.DottieBug
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