YES, and they are great.
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Originally Posted by ladydukes
(Post 6913448)
Has anyone used Bloc Loc rulers to square up HST and HRT?
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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. :)
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I think getting a larger square up ruler is the way to go, accurate and easier squaring.
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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.
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Originally Posted by briskgo
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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.
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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.
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I use my June Taylor Shapecut. One tool for all sizes.
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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?
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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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