line tamer ruler
 

Bought this but not sure how to use it. The video is so short I am not sure how to really use it. Does any one have this and can tell me of a good video to watch or explain how they travel to next spot
thanks,
Judy

Rhonda Bracey has some information on her blog as well as pictures about using it at: https://rhondabracey.com/?s=Line+tamer

Of course I had to click on the link to see what it was. :)

Here is a youtube example. The ruler foot runs down the center channel and you can hold the ruler on both sides.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZEOtxo9kHk

Can this be used with a long arm machine?

The blog says it can be used with a mid- or long-arm.

Watson

I watched that utube video and can't figure out how she's moving her longarm when both hands are on the ruler. Does anybody know? confusion!

Probably using a sit down quilting machine where you move the fabric, not the machine. I know that is what Rhonda Bracey uses.

Don't feel bad so did I!

I've got to stop reading this forum. I have no control. I've known about the line tamer ruler for years, but after reading this thread, I ordered one online. Help!

CanoePam, no I'm pretty sure it's the machine which is moving. Watch it an see what you think.

Me too. LOL

I agree with CanoePam. It is a sit down machine.

The title of the video says she is demonstrating on a Sweet 16. The pictures show me that too. It is a sit down machine (I know, I have one). I also know Rhonda Bracey only uses a Sweet 16. I think you could use it on a long arm, but you would need one hand on the ruler and one hand on the machine, just like you would on other rulers.

ETA, I have a line tamer ruler too, and I love it! Tried other straight rulers, but this is the best.

One important thing is you should be using a ruler foot on your machine, not the regular darning foot that you use for fmq. A ruler foot is higher than a regular foot. You need this so the foot won't slide under the ruler and damage your machine. Some sewing machine brands sell a ruler foot. If your brand doesn't you can get both a low shank and a high shank ruler foot thru Westalee. I got mine and a bunch of Westalee rulers for a low shank machine from AllBrands.com.

This is true if you use rulers on a domestic machine. Sit down quilting machines like the Sweet 16 or Tiara come with a foot suitable for rulers. Long arm machines need a ruler base, but they come with the right foot. I really like working with rulers on my Sweet 16.