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mimi=17 10-03-2014 04:54 AM

YES, and they are great.

mimi=17 10-03-2014 04:56 AM


Originally Posted by ladydukes (Post 6913448)
Has anyone used Bloc Loc rulers to square up HST and HRT?

Yes and they are great.

Sewnoma 10-03-2014 05:10 AM

I like BlocLoc! The ones I have are too small though; I need to get their big one so I can trim down 12" blocks. I like BIG blocks sometimes. :)

gramquilter2 10-03-2014 10:44 AM

I think getting a larger square up ruler is the way to go, accurate and easier squaring.

MadQuilter 10-03-2014 10:46 AM

I find that squaring up generally involves lining up some seams and a clear ruler would not give me that option. JoAnn has a nice square ruler set (4.5, 6.5, 9.5, and 12.5 inches) that was affordable with a 50% coupon for me. I use them all the time. I also have a 15" square ruler I use for the sandwich.

madamekelly 10-03-2014 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by briskgo (Post 6911168)
have completed my shoo fly blocks with fussy cut center. just spent a tedious couple of hours squaring them up. Yes I needed a bigger ruler. My question, is there any reason I can't cut a clear plastic template, mark the middle, and if it's heavy enough plastic use the rotary cutter, or mark and use the appropriate ruler and square up? staples seem to have all weights of clear plastic.

geraldine

I have found the value of "Glo tape" used on my larger rulers helps when squaring things up. I just use a larger ruler, and put the tape on the right size lines, and trim two edges at once, flip the ruler and do it again. Cheap and repositionable for a few times.

tessagin 10-03-2014 12:55 PM

I have the Fiskars 12 1/2" ruler with the 30, 45, & 60 degree lines in it. It is worth the price. By the time you figure the gas and time in traffic to have someone cut you a template then measure and mark off the inches an don't forget about the 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch marks. It is worth the price. You can get a coupon for JoAnn's or Hancocks for a discount. I use mine all the time. Oh and even your industrial permanent markers lines will come off and wear off. Just spend the money and get the 12 1/2" ruler. It's 12" with the 1/2" mark on the edge. There is no reason why you can't have a template cut but are you going to measure every line and be sure it is correct? I use my ruler everyday. DH has even used it. When he said he could use something like it for some of his wood working I bought him one. He was very happy. He saw it at Walmart looked at the price and said it was worth it. That is something for him to say!

Originally Posted by briskgo (Post 6911168)
have completed my shoo fly blocks with fussy cut center. just spent a tedious couple of hours squaring them up. Yes I needed a bigger ruler. My question, is there any reason I can't cut a clear plastic template, mark the middle, and if it's heavy enough plastic use the rotary cutter, or mark and use the appropriate ruler and square up? staples seem to have all weights of clear plastic.

geraldine


G'ma Kay 10-03-2014 05:24 PM

I use my June Taylor Shapecut. One tool for all sizes.

blueheavenfla 10-03-2014 10:29 PM

YES! It will work with many sizes of blocks. You just need to learn to slide it into position, cut 2 sides and then slide into the next position to cut the other 2 sides. I would hate to have to go back to the "old" way now that I am used to using it.

Originally Posted by ladydukes (Post 6913448)
Has anyone used Bloc Loc rulers to square up HST and HRT?


quiltin-nannie 10-04-2014 05:13 AM


Originally Posted by ladydukes (Post 6913448)
Has anyone used Bloc Loc rulers to square up HST and HRT?


Bought these when making a HST quilt at Thimbleberries Club. What a timesaver! I have 3 or 4 different sizes, but would recommend the 6" one for the best bang for the buck.


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