Does anyone use this ruler to cut 2 1/2" strips? I am thinking of investing in one but wonder if it is as wonderful as the ads show it to be. Opinions, please!

Would never cut without this ruler. LOVE It

Rita

It's a great ruler for that job!

I have it and use it for strips. I would suggest you practice with junk fabric first so you can see exactly how you need to line up the ruler so you won't get the v in the fold. For the price you can't beat it for strip cutting. It's very nice,

I looooove mine! Cuts from 1/4 inch and up! Can't cut without it!!

I use it all the time and love it.

Had one for years! Couldn't do without it! Well worth the money!

Wonder what I ever did with out it.

Well, heck....I've been missing out I guess. Anyone know if JoAnns carries these?? what size is it? any pictures of one?
Thanks much

I love mine....bought it at Wal-Mart. I was surprised to find it there.

have it & absolutely LOVE it!!!!
dar

mine collects dust lol

So.... 9 out of 11 :thumbup:

I guess I'll be going to Michael's with the 40% or 50% coupon next week. Thank you for your input and help, everyone!

Can't live without mine! I have three of them.

Do you happen to know how big this one is? is it a long ruler??

This is the link to the ruler:
http://store.junetailor.com/store/p-...ruler-new.aspx

I saw a tutorial on the Eleanor Burns site and she was using one so I figure that if it is good enough for Eleanor Burns, it's good enough for me.

Thank you much!

Definitely use the coupon! My LQS sold them for $42, but with Joanne's coupon I got one for $14.00

I bought the June Tailor shape plus....cuts every 1/2" but measures from the 1/4", raved about it the day I got it and am still raving about it...cut all my straight lines with it...simply brilliant !

I love my Shape Cut. I have the one that is 12" wide and has the slits at 1/2" intervals. That way, you can cut any size strips, not just 2-1/2" wide. There is also a Shape Cut that is 18" wide with slits at 1/2" intervals.

My JoAnn's has the 12" wide. I just Googled it and Amazon.com has them at very good prices.

I use it all the time and love it. I got mine at Joann's with a 50% off coupon. I think the regular price is $24.99 or $29.99.

It's $39.95 at Michaels here in St. John's. So I really need to get it on sale or next week with a coupon.

I have one and I love it. You don't have to keep moving the ruler to cut the strips. :)

Have been using one for quite awhile and love it. Have the 12 in and the 18 in one. Just make sure you cut at the correct mark. Have ended up with a few that were 2" instead of 2 1/2.

mltquilt

Same here :thumbup:

I got mine at JoAnns with a coupon about 6 months ago. I've been so busy reading the quilting board and haven't used it yet, but it sure looks like I'm gonna love it!

Its my number one ruler, one of my faves

Love it! Just used it last night to cut 2" x 1/2" card stock to make new labels for my files. Quick and easy!

Are you speaking of the June Taylor cutting ruler that cuts all different size cuts? I have this and just love it!

Hmmmmm, I am thinking it is a ruler? I don't have that.

Me too!

Love it for strips, but even more for 2 1/2 squares. Cut, turn the ruler and cut again. Instant large quantity of squares.

I have four sizes and use them all. Hatge to cut without one.

I love mine...I bought my first one 17 yrs ago...just bought a new one recently because I got it on sale 1/2 off to have when my other wears out...its my favorite quilting tool

Ok so i must have done something wrong when i used it. I bought one last year and the blades just wouldn't slide right in the slots, so got frustrated and returned it. Any advise of what i did wrong or what i should do would be really appreciated.
Thanks all.

If I'm pressing hard on the ruler to hold it in place, the slots seem tight. I just go to the edge where it has a wider opening and bring the ruler through from there.

Yes, JoAnn's carries the June Tayler Shape Cut - I got mine 40% off w/ coupon. I use it often.

Same Here!

Someone suggested putting a little dot sticker at the points where you want to cut, so you don't make that mistake. I made the same error first time I got in a hurry with it. I think putting tape across the bottom edge & just a black sharpie dot would work as well.

I do like cutting strips with mine & got it at Walmart years ago. Nancy Zieman has a tutorial on her website too; watch there.

As for avoiding the "Vee" at the fold, that is caused by not having your fabric folded on straight of grain first. It's not really an issue with the ruler, unless you are cutting fabric in the teardrop area. I have the long model & so the fabric starts & ends in the straight section, with only one fold on the WOF.

Sorry...my question was already answered.