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Nanamoms 08-30-2011 02:06 PM

I found this Shape Cut on clearance at Walmart and was wondering if any of you use it? I paid $13 and trying to decide if I want to keep it. It is still in shrinkwrap so I haven't tried to use it so not sure how well it works.

Would appreciate your opinions!!

Jim's Gem 08-30-2011 02:08 PM

I use mine all the time. For pretty much every quilt I make.

quiltmouse 08-30-2011 02:09 PM

I love mine. I have the 12" one. would love to have the 18" one.

dakotamaid 08-30-2011 02:11 PM

Yup, me too, love it.

akrogirl 08-30-2011 02:12 PM

I have every possible variation of this ruler and love all of them. They make my life so much easier when I am cutting fabric.

ritamaew 08-30-2011 02:13 PM

I use mine for everything.

Rita

Stitchnripper 08-30-2011 02:16 PM

I love mine and if you use the search function above you will get many varying opinions.

Baysidegal 08-30-2011 02:23 PM

I found one at Walmart as well. I didn't buy it the first time I saw it. After reading all the great reviews, I ran back and purchased it. I love it!

BellaBoo 08-30-2011 02:24 PM

It's the best ruler I have.

luvstitches 08-30-2011 02:27 PM

I LOVE mine!!!! I use it all the time for strips and it goes 10 X faster when using it. LOVE IT!

Jim's Gem 08-30-2011 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by luvstitches
I LOVE mine!!!! I use it all the time for strips and it goes 10 X faster when using it. LOVE IT!

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Nanamoms 08-30-2011 02:44 PM

Well!!! I think I have my answer. :) Mine is the 12x12. I also picked up a 6x24 for $4.50. Not sure why these were put on clearance since my WM is re-opening their fabric section. But who am I to argue with them about it!! LOL

pocoellie 08-30-2011 02:49 PM

Absolutely LOVE my Shape Cut ruler.

OWALK718 08-30-2011 03:00 PM

I have the 18" one and don't know how I got along without it!

sewmuchmore 08-30-2011 03:01 PM

Maybe I should try using mine. I just can't get the hang of it :oops:

QuiltnLady1 08-30-2011 03:04 PM

I have the 12x12 and the 12x18 -- and I use them all the time. They are great!! They help my cutting accuracy and it is pretty fast to make the cuts for my quilts.

Olivia's Grammy 08-30-2011 03:14 PM

I have every size and varitation some of the sizes I have more than one. Can you tell I like them? I use them almost every day.

DMotyl 08-30-2011 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I use mine all the time. For pretty much every quilt I make.

me too

carmen garcia 08-30-2011 03:20 PM

Love mine

sgardner 08-30-2011 03:22 PM

Agree with every word- love mine, use it for everything.

BellaBoo 08-30-2011 03:22 PM

Walmart isn't stocking June Taylor products any longer. They switched to Fiskars and Simplicity.

Prism99 08-30-2011 03:24 PM

It is great for cutting strips! There are videos on Youtube that show how to cut squares, rectangles and triangles with the Shape Cut too. Well worth $13, I'd say!

LivelyLady 08-30-2011 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I use mine all the time. For pretty much every quilt I make.

Same here....one of my favorite tools:thumbup:

bjeriann 08-30-2011 03:36 PM

I think you got your answer. I love mine and can't get along without it. It's always on my cutting table.

grann of 6 08-30-2011 03:48 PM


Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I found this Shape Cut on clearance at Walmart and was wondering if any of you use it? I paid $13 and trying to decide if I want to keep it. It is still in shrinkwrap so I haven't tried to use it so not sure how well it works.

Would appreciate your opinions!!

I have the big one that has slots for 2 1/2" & 5". It has paid for itself cutting my scraps into jelly rolls and charm squares. I also have the next one smaller that cuts in 1/2" increments. I love love love them both. Best money I ever spent (with the exception of sewing machines :roll: )

Dolphyngyrl 08-30-2011 03:52 PM

My absolute favorite ruler for strip cutting, couldn't live without it. Don't know why walmart is getting rid of june tailor stuff. I love it.

kim_s 08-30-2011 05:22 PM

In addition to cutting strips I am using mine to square up blocks. It is just the best llittle invention. Love it!!!! :thumbup:

bearisgray 08-30-2011 05:24 PM

I think they are clearing out the June Tailor line of things.

Jim 08-30-2011 05:34 PM

I'm on my second one in 18 years...I use it for ALMOST every project I do...can ya tell its my favorite template?

BrendaK 08-30-2011 05:45 PM

I have the Quarter Cut 6x12 and the Shape Cut 12x12. I see myself getting more. I love them. I just need one that cuts ?7/8", so I can make decent triagles. BrendaK

leatheflea 08-30-2011 06:02 PM

I dont like anything june taylor. Its soft and my rotory cutter cut it. I thought it was just that particular ruler but its not. I bought another june taylor 6x24 and I'll be a monkeys uncle if my rotary cutter didnt take a nick out of it also! No more june for me. I would suggest a better quality or you'll be replacing it in no time.

noahscats7 08-30-2011 06:16 PM

Love my 2 but they were never used until I ran across the video on how to use it. It is such an eye-opener.

the casual quilter 08-30-2011 07:06 PM

I like it and I use it a lot. I think it's well worth the money.

LLWinston44 08-30-2011 07:31 PM

I lllloooovvvveeeee mine!!! Made my life sooo much simpler!! I'm running to wm tomorrow just to see now! Lol

auntpiggylpn 08-30-2011 07:59 PM


Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Well!!! I think I have my answer. :) Mine is the 12x12. I also picked up a 6x24 for $4.50. Not sure why these were put on clearance since my WM is re-opening their fabric section. But who am I to argue with them about it!! LOL

They are on clearance because the June Taylors are being replaced with the Fiskars brand!!

Bonbonary 08-30-2011 09:37 PM

I love it. You should unwrap it!

cathylynn 08-30-2011 10:10 PM

you will love it! made 2 Summer in the Park quilts and the strip cutting was so fast and easy with the Shape Cut. I'd still be cutting strips instead of finishing the binding if I didn't have this ruler. Take off the shrink wrap and use it. again, you'll love it!

Suzanne in VT 08-31-2011 02:21 AM

This is how much I love mine...

If I were to tell a new quilter what to buy this would be item #2 (item #1 would be a sewing machine). It truly is the BEST ruler I have and the one I use 95% of the time. Actually, when I need to go to another ruler I almost get annoyed :)

Take the shrink wrap off and enjoy it!

Suzanne

Scakes 08-31-2011 02:54 AM

I like mine. :lol: :lol:

laurlync 08-31-2011 03:13 AM

I love my June Tailor rulers!! They make cutting much quicker and more accurate for me. I already had all but the one that cuts only 2 1/2" strips, but when my Walmart put them on clearance, I bought extras!!! (That's how much I love these rulers!)My Walmart put all of their rulers on clearance and restocked with Fiskars brand rulers.

I am right handed and always used the ruler with the 0 to the left and the bulk of the fabric to the right. I saw a You Tube video in which the lady turned the ruler around so that the 0 was on the right with the bulk of the fabric to the left. I tried that and have done it that way ever since. With this layout, when I am holding the ruler I am holding the bulk of the fabric still instead of just holding down the strips I have already cut. Here is a link to the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KcoJ...ature=related.


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