A new ruler/cutter??
 

I just received an email from Nancy's Notions this morning. The main item showcased is a ruler/cutter combined. It's 27'1/2" long so you can cut WOF strips, and it can cut 6 layers at once! Has anyone used this?? Looks sensational and gets great reviews! Sort of reminds me of the Quilt Cut 2 w/o the heavy board..just the ruler. I will be interested to see if anyone has used this and what your impression was.

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...e=141327-5700#

My arms would not be long enough to reach!!!!!

Doesn't say the brand, but there are several of these on the market. Fiskars has one and so does Havel's. Some people like them, some don't. Here a post from a couple days ago.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ml#post6597062

I saw that Fiskars had a new model out.

I have the old fiskars one. I like it.

I just bought it because of your post. I don't own a cutting machine or anything like it, so I figure I can afford to buy this ruler/cutter. Thanks for letting us know. I think it will be great for me! I love to cut sometimes and hate it other times. This will come in handy!!! I love this board!

Since quilting fabric tends to be 45" wide at the most, half that is less than 24", the length of the standard rulers. Why do they think we need it wider? Using this would mean that your rotary cutter wouldn't have the chance to slip away from the ruler, so that might be an advantage. But I would want to practice with it before purchasing, since I'm not sure the pressure on the blade would be right, or that the depth setting would be easy to select or change. I'd be interested in seeing it at a quilt show.

I'm left handed. Does this ruler (or any that have been discussed) have numbering, etc. set up both directions and a cutter that slides easily from either direction? Just curious. I have a list of things that are almost impossible to use by the lefthanded, yet perfectly good for others. Joyce in DE.

I'm not fond of the one I have. I have difficulty knowing where the accurate measurements are. One of the LQS use it for cutting fabric. Not one of my better purchases.

it looks like it's 26 inches and can't tell if marked on both sides. I doubt it but you could call them and ask.

I just got mine this morning. I got it from quilt in a day preordered from last month. It is the Sew Easy brand. I will try it and let you know if it is worth it.

I have the Fiskars and like it quite well. I find it's best for cutting strips. I usually grab another ruler if I'm cutting into smaller squares or triangles. It's very easy to use. I got mine at Joann's with a 50% off coupon.

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Being left handed also that was my first question. The ruler in the picture is definitely for a rightie!

I just logged in for the first time in AGES to mention this. I have two of the old models--I gave one in the box to a friend for Christmas this year. If the work as well as the old ones, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Thank you everyone for your responses! Not sure I will jump on the bandwagon just yet as I just purchased the Quilters Slidelock ruler set. But, it just may be something I can't live without down the road!!
http://quiltersslidelock.com/

I have the slide lock too. It's okay. I'm not sure it's worth the cost but I have it so I'll use it.

Gale; I wish I would have known about the Fiskar's & Sew Easy ruler/cutter combo BEFORE buying the slidelock. I LOVE the slidelock very much but was actually looking for the ruler/cutter combo.... the only ones I had found were the Quilt Cut 2 and the AccuQuilt systems... oh well.... live and learn!

I have the Sew Easy and I really like it for quilt fabrics that exceed 44-45" in width. I guess I would use it more but I LOVE my Martelli rotary cutter so much that it is my go-to ruler for almost everything I cut. I also have a dusty Accuquilt GO! Hope this helps.

Maybe for cutting home dec or other non quilting fabric. It's usually 54ish so 27 1/2 would do it.

I bought the Quilt cut 2 because it can be set up for left handedness. I had them demonstrate it a few times and I tried it out before buying, this was at a quilt show in 2012,

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Several years ago Fiskar made one of these only about 26", I have it, love it, don't know if it will cut 6 layers of fabric, never tried, but several in my guild have them and they are much in demand. Didn't understand why Fiskar stopped producing them but glad someone picked up the ball. These work great, I use it almost everytime I cut anything. That and my Shape Cut by June Taylor are my old standbys. I have the Go & use it occasionally for specialty patterns or if I'm cutting hundreds of the same shape but I wouldn't give up my long rotary cutter ruler. I bought mine used and gave about $30 for it

I have had - and used - a Sew Easy Ruler Cutter for years. Love it! I consider it one of the basic necessities.

I received one of these for Christmas and just recently tried it out. At first I thought I loved it but then realized my strips were not straight but kind of bowed. I kept trying but finally gave up and went back to my ruler and rotary cutter. I'll probably give it another try when I have time and fabric I don't mind wasting.

I received mine for xmas and really like it :)

I have one, I don't use it often. I found it difficult to cut the entire width of the fabric. I much prefer my Shape Cut ruler to cut strips.

I've had the old Fiskars for years and love it. I even have a friend drive up from MA to ME to spend time quilting and using that ruler. It was off the market for a few years so her DH bought her one for Christmas as soon as it became available again.

I just watched Elenor Burns use this in one of her videos,and I was thinking I might like one as sometimes my cutter goes off line and I mess up my cut.

The ad I saw, it stated it was for both left and right handers.

I read a great tip on keeping your strips from cutting 'wonky'.. starch your fabric before cutting strips, it will help stabilize your fabric for cutting. Read this on the Quilters Slidelock website.
http://quiltersslidelock.com/articles/

I have this and it does save on your hands. I looked at Elenore Burns sight and got it on sale.