Square. Ruler problem
 

The markings on a couple of my rulers are coming off. How can I fix them?

Time to buy a new ruler. They don't last forever.

Depends on the ruler. Some specialty rulers are worth saving due to the price to start with! If possible use a fine tip perma pen and the non shiny scotch tape. If you can write on the ruler, go over the marks, then put the tape over your marks to seal it in. If you can't write on the ruler due to it being glossy, put a strip of the flat finish scotch tape on the ruler, write on the tape then seal it with another piece of tape. Give the ink time to dry before adding the tape over it so it won't smear.

I would agree with Onebyone. It sounds like it may be time to get a new one. But I have used that cling-on colored tape on mine so that I don't get accidentally use the wrong line.

this is one reason that i love the rulers with laser cut markings. mine are fluorescent. i can see the markings on any color fabric and the markings do not wear off

I have had some Omnigrid rulers since they first came out in the late 80s and the lines have worn off. I would suggest buying a Creative Grid. I am amazed on how they don't move when on fabric. Being older, I like that quality in a ruler even if they are on the higher priced ruler, saves money not to have to go the ER room. :) Treat yourself and buy yourself a new ruler.

Thanks, Just Jan--I have a couple of specialty rulers that are not laser cut, just printed. I noticed on my Wonder Cut one (for HST) that lines were getting worn--I'll use your method to save this ruler.

this sounds like a great idea. I'm a "tight Tessy" with the penny so anything I can make last I will.

is it a fiskars? Mine is only a year old and the marking are flaking off

It is new....or even not so new, I would return it to the company and ask for a replacement. Those lines should not come off. One of the gals in my guild actually had a ruler with incorrect measurement lines. Could not figure out why her work was always such a challenge and never accurate. The company replaced her ruler ASAP! It is worth a try.

I agree with WMUTeach! I'd get in touch with the company...and tell them your 'online friends' suggested you contact the company after you complained about the lines wearing off.

Nancy

A ruler is manhandled more than any other quilting notion. Unless it was new I wouldn't expect a replacement.

My 18" snapped in three pieces last week. I've probably had it 15 yrs +. :shock:

It you try re-marking the lines I would go over them with clear nail polish after the ink dries. Tape will eventually come off.

Do you have kids/grandkids? Mine love to use my rulers for drawing and creating "masterpieces". Then you wouldn't have to toss them.

Acrylic gets brittle with use over time. It's the nature of it.

Unfortunately, my favorite rulers are no longer made. Fingerguard rulers made by a gal up in Maine. I try to buy up as many as I can when I see them online (Ebay, etc.). I know there is a product out there that will replicate this ruler, but I haven't tried it as yet. (The ruler has a raised strip 1" in from the cutting end to prevent your fingers from getting cut by your rotary cutter). Great idea, wish she hadn't stopped producing them. :(

Amazing how often this happens. I have one quilting ruler I was using to draw and doodle about 5 years ago, discovered when my drawing looked off-kilter that 2 sides are about 1/16th of an inch off. That doesn't seem like much, but I love to make very intricate miniature quilts, and hyper-accuracy is very important.

I bought another ruler about 3 months ago, discovered it too was off by 1/16th of an inch. Promptly returned to the store where the manager and I looked at the 4 other rulers in stock. Only one was accurate.

Apparently quality control has gone the way of the dodo bird....