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Rhonda 10-30-2017 08:32 PM

I use a med grit sand paper. I just cut them into strips and glue on one or two strips off to the side with an Elmer's glue stick. It lasts a long time.

A quick fix you can also use is to place emery boards under the ruler. they will create a friction and stay put until you move the ruler. I use this all the time. You could glue them on if you are using large rulers.

jokir44 10-30-2017 10:04 PM

Anyone notice when you watch a Jordan's Fabrics tutorial they use a hand weight to hold one end of the ruler in place? I suppose it works but would seem a nuisance to me.

NJ Quilter 10-31-2017 01:59 AM

I use the sticky rubber dots...one on each corner. Bought a small sheet of them for less than $5. They work great; no falling/peeling off. I only have them on my long rulers as I seem to be able to hold the shorter/smaller ones down well enough.

grann of 6 10-31-2017 04:08 AM

I use clear strips that are meant for the bathtub. Amazon sells them. About $14 and you will have enough for all your rulers and a friend's to boot. You can see through the strips so it doesn't interfere with measuring lines.

JENNR8R 10-31-2017 04:43 AM

Clear skateboard tape is also an option:

https://www.amazon.com/SCSK8-CLEAR-L...KATEBOARD+TAPE

SusieQOH 10-31-2017 05:03 AM

I'm with you about the dots- I don't like them. I also have used that medical tape and it works much better.
As for Quilters Select Rulers- they are wonderful. I'm slowly adding them to my collection. Best out there.

farmquilter 10-31-2017 05:31 AM


Originally Posted by RedGarnet222 (Post 7934789)
The clear medical bandage tape works great on rulers. I got it at walmart. I can't remember who mentioned it here, but, I tried it and it works wonderfully. In the past I had used the invisi Grip. But, after awhile it tries to come loose. So far this works great and was inexpensive.

I also tried the Invisi Grip and did not hold to the ruler well. Tried the medical tape and that works better.
Now I use strips cut from the shelf liner and it is an easy thing to use. I have strips cut in different widths for different rulers, not attached to any ruler just placed on fabric under ruler to cut.

The shelf liner tip was given by a fellow board member but am at a loss right now as to who passed on the tip.

mac 10-31-2017 05:59 AM


Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer (Post 7935060)
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.

My friends and I have been using this method for a few years. All you need is a small 2" x 1" strip to put under your ruler to keep it stable when cutting. We keep the piece in our quilting tools and it is always there when we need it.

Onebyone 10-31-2017 06:16 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltingVagabond (Post 7934852)
Replace them with Quilters Select rulers when you can - worth every penny! They do not slip!


Best rulers I have ever used. No slipping at all. The Quilter's Select mat is the best I have used too.

janjanq 10-31-2017 07:50 AM

I have these rubbery strips that to go on the sides of my rulers. I bought them from Guidelines for Quilting and I think they're called GripStrips. Not the cheapest solution but they work pretty well.


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