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Marysewfun 03-15-2011 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by Kathy9052
In a Pat Speth class She now buys the cheap rubber shelf liner at the Dollar store . . . and cuts a little piece to place under the ruler when she is cutting fabric.

I have found that works great! I just cut thin livers and stuck a couple where they wouldn't cover any measurements with 2-sided tape and seem to work great!
Marysewfun

Marysewfun 03-15-2011 07:44 PM

Hah! That was supposed to be "I just cut thin Slivers . ."
The best things never show up until they are in print.

Marysewfun

patsyo56721 03-16-2011 05:33 AM


Originally Posted by BKrenning
Sandpaper dots. You can buy them prepackaged or make your own.

Ditto

pegstar 03-16-2011 07:06 PM

I use little clear like silicone circles on the bottom of my rulers and like them very much....you can get packages of them
at JoAnn's. They don't slide at all.

Peg

cny_sewer39 03-16-2011 07:23 PM

I also use the TrueGrips from Nancys Notions. I am happy to report no slipping ruler problem so far.

debra

sewingsuz 03-16-2011 07:29 PM

Where do you get the sandpaper dots. Are they a quilting item or at a place like home depot? Thanks

ewecansew 03-16-2011 07:44 PM

More likely a fabric/sewing store (LQS) would have the sand paper dots.

charlotte37830 03-16-2011 10:48 PM


Originally Posted by Airwick156
I use the sandpaper dots too. My next to buy notion thats not a notion is one of those gloves that they use on Fons & Porters show. Because ONE DAY...I'm going to chop a finger or two off. :)

I took a big chunk of my finger off the other day when my ruler slipped!! Ouch! I am getting some of the sandpaper dots for sure.

mojo11 03-18-2011 11:36 AM

I had problems with the film too. Did not help at all. Rulers kept slipping and my cutting was sloppy. Another reason I went to hand applique. Not much cutting.

Ritas Relics 03-18-2011 05:20 PM

I bought shower handles with suction cups on them cause I couldn`t afford a gypsy gripper and gave one to a friend- works great. 14.99 @ collections.com.


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