I bought 150 of those silicone sticky dot/rings off of Amazon for $7. Much easier than trying to make my own, and they work exactly like the higher-priced name brand ones. They're even on 3M adhesive back, just like the expensive ones!

Here's a link to the listing: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Replace them with Quilters Select rulers when you can - worth every penny! They do not slip!

I spray my rulers lightly with spray basting. Works very well, but immediately after spraying, rub it with a paper towel to get excess off of it. Otherwise, it sticks to the fabric, which, when cutting fabric, is not terrible.

I picked up my first Quilters Select ruler a couple of weeks ago and it won't be my last. I believe it's designed by Alex Anderson. Terrific ruler!

Exactly what I was going to say! They are amazing. I have several sizes and love them all. Yesterday I picked a non-QS ruler to cut something and had to fight to keep it from slipping. It went back into the storage pile and I went back to a Quilters Select ruler.

Steady Betty strips. I cut them into 1/4" squares. They're perfect - small enough for me to see, and they don't slip at all.

I was thinking of changing my sandpaper dots to this,but I was going to sprinkle the glue with some very fine sand too. Glad to know my thought wasn't dumb.

I use the grip strips from Guidelines4Quilting. They work really well

cut some small squares or strips of the foam shelf liner--put between ruler and fabric. Works great and can be moved to allow you to see your measurement lines.

I use these as well. Couldn't cut without them.