I don't quite understand how it works, but I will keep an eye out for it. I must say, cutting is my weakness. Thanks for the info.

I just cut my thumb last week.....got a little aggressive with my rotary cutter :eek: Is this similar to the ruler "handles"???
It looks like this one has a bit of a guard on it. Thanks for the info :thumbup:

That's all I knew when I started last year (plus a sewing machine) - didn't even have a rotary cutter...figured if I could sew in a straight line and use a scissors I'd muddle through. What a riot! It's amazing how much stuff we need for precision piecing and machine quilting.

You know, at first thought this seemed like a pricey item that I could easily do without. But living 20 miles out in the country and often using my rotary cutter when there's no one else at home, the safety factor (as well as no-slip cutting help) has won me over and I've ordered one. I had never heard of the Rule Steady before, so thanks for posting!

WOW! Great gift. I would like to see it used before I take the "leap".

This video might be helpful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKpqNqK1q80

that is really neat looking, I have seen the handles that you attach to your ruler to help you hold it steady, but I did not know they made one this fancy... thanks for sharing

Gadgets, gadgets, and more gadgets. I have too many now and can't find the one I want when needed. I think the quilting business has become just that. It's getting to be all about money, and all the things that look interesting are priced too high to start with. All this could discourage a new potential quilter to shy away from it. This is something that should be relaxing and enjoyable as well as providing covers for our beds. I find the basics are mostly used and leaves more money for fabrics and threads. I love the finished product but when I look at it and see $200 or more invested, I don't want to use it. I won't have many of those either. I love to make them for my children and grandchild and they use them and wash them more than I would. I prefer to be more economical. Just my opinion. Blessings to those that can afford all the expensive things. I feel blessed to have what I have.

sassy granny

Thank you so much for the info. I watch the utube on this and it really looks great. Yes I would say we do not always have the ruler slip but I have had this happen and it has always been at a really bad time - no more fabric can not get anymore ect. I went on line to the site in Australia and was able to get it for 70.00 with shipping. I can hardly wait to try it out. Thank you again!

That works to keep the ruler from slipping but it won't prevent a cut when the cutter goes over the ruler. Believe me one bad cut and it can be serious for a long time and very very expensive. The Gypsy ruler holders work great and are less expensive as well as F&P rotary cutting glove. I take the large and small Gypsy Grippers with me to workshops and classes. My Rule Steady doesn't leave my sewing room. I won't use a rotary cutter without a safety tool.