Kimberly Einmo rulers
I just ordered a book by Kimberly Einmo for jelly roll quilts. Is it necessary to have her rulers? Do they really make it easier or not when using jelly rolls? I don't mind buying them, but I am trying to watch what I spend. Tell me what you think. :)
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I am not familiar with her particular books, but many of the books I see recommend a certain brand of rulers. I hardly ever buy a specialty ruler unless it's something I think I will use often enough to justify the cost. A square or rectangle ruler that has markings for different angles (usually 45 and 60 degree) are sufficient for many patterns. You can always mark your spot with a post it note to help reduce wrong cuts.
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No, you do not need Kimberly Einmo's rulers to make her quilts. That said, I have two of her rulers and love them. I use her Jelly Roll ruler every day. It is 5" x 10", a perfect size for pre cuts. The markings are easy to see. The only problem is that the markings are in 1/4" increments so I could not use it when I had to cut 2 7/8" squares today. Her jelly roll ruler is my favorite ruler and has been well worth the money.
I also have her EZ Flying Geese ruler. You can use the Fons and Porter Flying Geese ruler if you have that. I think Kimberly's is marked so that it is easier to use. Actually, I seldom use a ruler for making flying geese so you could probably get by without a flying geese ruler. If you are watching your spending, buy none. If you use lots of pre cuts, the jelly roll ruler is well worth the expense. |
You don't have to use her rulers to make her quilts. She gives alternative ways to make the quilts. Having said that, I have her rulers and really like using them. They make working with precuts a snap.
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