Thank you so much for all of your help on this.

:)

I am going to try some of these Tips and let you know which one I will use. I'm going to practice my cutting again this weekend.

Thanks once again...

:)

Make sure the cutter, is straight up and down,aligned with the ruler. some people tend to turn the cutter,and it tends to cut a little under the ruler..which would make the piece a hair short.
don't be reaching very far either. if your holding the cutter properly and it has a sharp blade in it..you should not have to use so much pressure.
my favorite all time ruler is a 4 1/2 x 18,
"Creative Grids" non slip ruler.
they are a good investment. I wish i had known about them when i first started. My ruler collection would of been alot less.
You can get them at Local quilt shops and on line. They are worth the price.
that size is not only easy to use..it is easy to take with you to classes and such.
I have a smaller mat, so i can move the mat, instead of the fabric. 18x24. wait for it to go on sale or use a coupon at Michaels or Joanns or Hobby Lobby.
Good luck, and keep us posted! i know you will get better as you practice more. next to your seam allowance, the cutting is most important!

I use Invisi-Grip on the under side of my rulers. It's a clear, clingy, film. Love it.

Maybe some of the suction cup handles would help you with the ruler. I have weak hands/wrists too and these along with the no slip film on the bottom of the ruler are awesome :D:D:D

Also make sure your blades are very sharp, dull blades cause you to push harder and your ruler will tend to slip more and it's harder on your wrists :wink:

Another thought...maybe wrap your wrists with an elastic bandage while cutting?

if you decide to get a suction cup, try a hardware store or walmart/target!

I bought mine at a quilt shop in Kerrville, TX called Creations. They have a website.

Sharon

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my favorite all time ruler is a 4 1/2 x 18,
"Creative Grids" non slip ruler.
they are a good investment. I wish i had known about them when i first started. My ruler collection would of been alot less.
You can get them at Local quilt shops and on line. They are worth the price.
that size is not only easy to use..it is easy to take with you to classes and such.

I agree with you, the Creative Grids ruler is my favorite also. I am slowly replacing some of the other brands that I bought when I first started with these. They are much easier to hold in place, and really do not slip. It will help you keep things square and with less effort IMHO. Good luck!

oldswimmer,

I splurged and got their 12.5" square up ruler.. I love them all too...