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quilterpam 02-15-2011 01:34 PM


Originally Posted by Aurora
Got it ! Love it! Especially the one for cutting squares.

I have so much trouble cutting squares,my ruler always slips. Do these slotted rulers help with that?

Carol W 02-15-2011 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by penski
i guess i am the odd man out on this subject, i bought one from june taylor and i hate it !! i dont know if i got a bad one , but my cutter wont fit between the lines !!! there is very little space for the blade to go in the slot i have tried every size blade and it still wont fit , i tossed it aside thinking it was junk

I have found the same problem with mine.

Dolphyngyrl 02-15-2011 02:00 PM

Have it too. One of my favorites.

leevenora 02-15-2011 02:03 PM

I just ordered the June Taylor 12x18 today. I am glad it seems to be a winner.

tryitall 02-15-2011 02:24 PM

I use mine alot. I love it!

Mae 02-15-2011 02:51 PM


Originally Posted by Carol W

Originally Posted by penski
i guess i am the odd man out on this subject, i bought one from june taylor and i hate it !! i dont know if i got a bad one , but my cutter wont fit between the lines !!! there is very little space for the blade to go in the slot i have tried every size blade and it still wont fit , i tossed it aside thinking it was junk

I have found the same problem with mine.

The rotary blade has to be inserted in the tear-shape opening at the bottom of the slot. You also need to be standing to the left of the slot if you are right-handed or to the right of the slot if you are left-handed. Be sure that your 45 mm blade is sharp enough to cut through all layers.

laurlync 02-15-2011 02:52 PM

I absolutely love mine!!! I have the 1/2 inch spaced ruler, the 1/8's ruler, and the one for HST's and QST's. Love them all and plan to purchase the 1/4 inch spaced ruler soon. I had problems with not holding my cutter at the right angle and with waivering with the cutter or moving the ruler, but not since I got these wonderful rulers...very accurate cutting now.

My 6 x 24 rulers are now mostly just used for folding fabric. LOL!

OzarksGma 02-15-2011 03:36 PM


Originally Posted by penski
i guess i am the odd man out on this subject, i bought one from june taylor and i hate it !! i dont know if i got a bad one , but my cutter wont fit between the lines !!! there is very little space for the blade to go in the slot i have tried every size blade and it still wont fit , i tossed it aside thinking it was junk

What cutter are you using? I have used an Olfa and now use the Martelli Ergo cutter exclusively. I never have a problem with getting the blade in the slots, and I use the 45mm.
If you are using the cutter that depresses as you cut, that could be your problem. May want to go with an exposed blade cutter.
OzarksGma

Olivia's Grammy 02-15-2011 03:38 PM

I love the slotted rulers. I have 2 of the 12 x 12. I have the 18", the 1/4" slots, and the one that cuts in 1//8s. Even have the ones for fringe. I found the one that cuts the Half square triangles the other day hanging behind all my other slotted rulers. Funny thing is, a group of us are getting ready to do a scrappy quilt that uses the 6 1/2" triangles so I was so happy to find a ruler I already had.

LadyCougar 02-15-2011 03:49 PM

Same here - love mine - found my strips are much straighter.


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