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blzzrdqueen 11-10-2010 04:03 AM
Originally Posted by missionslady
You know, I just saw an add for a new type of ruler that supposedly sharpens your cutter with each cut. I believe it is called Creative Edge. One side of the ruler has a carbon edge. I have not seen one in the store yet, but were I replacing, I might consider this type.
I've seen that ruler as well, but because it is new to the market, I'd wait before purchasing it, just because I'd want to hear tons of reviews first.

blzzrdqueen 11-10-2010 04:05 AM
I'm going to go buy the new ruler today, and I'm armed with 3 different Joann's coupons! I saw on the Joanns website that the frosted rulers are on sale. I'll check them out when I get to the store.

FortMyers 11-10-2010 04:08 AM
Great subject, I never thought about replacing rulers because they might be damaged, I just thought we were supposed to collect as many different ones as we could find, LOL

AnnT 11-10-2010 05:38 AM
Rulers are always on my wish list! There always seem to be a new one I want...

TexasSunshine 11-10-2010 06:10 AM
I've had a 12 inch square up ruler, Eleanor Burns, for years and have worn the markings off it, but still use it for some things. I did get a new one and also got a 6x24 and I love it, use it all the time.

Deb watkins 11-10-2010 06:12 AM
The 6x24 is just hard and awkward for me to use. The longest I can use comfortable is 18 inches.

costumegirl 11-10-2010 06:38 AM
Originally Posted by FortMyers
Great subject, I never thought about replacing rulers because they might be damaged, I just thought we were supposed to collect as many different ones as we could find, LOL
LOL!!! I thought the same way till I started cutting my own 2 1/2" strips for a project recently and then saw this thread. I think if my ruler was a new one, it would have been easier to cut the strips. :)

Annz 11-10-2010 07:28 PM
Replace it when it is on sale.

GailG 11-10-2010 09:03 PM
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by watterstide
i saw Alex Anderson cut using the ruler for the measurement, and i thought, that is the way to do it!
Bad habits are hard to break...i have tried! i have to actually, stop and think to do it that way..!
I know it is the better way to measure and cut..
thanks for the compliment though! but i usually don't do anything to complicated!
I know what you mean. When I took the class, I was using the mat instead of the ruler to measure. And it is very hard to break the habit. After about 6 years, I now use the ruler!!
I don't mean to be a "stick in the mud" but it seems to me that if one would use the mat for all of the cutting, that would be uniform through the whole piece. Was it Mary Ellen who said, "It is YOUR measurement"?

bearisgray 11-11-2010 04:09 AM
Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by watterstide
i saw Alex Anderson cut using the ruler for the measurement, and i thought, that is the way to do it!
Bad habits are hard to break...i have tried! i have to actually, stop and think to do it that way..!
I know it is the better way to measure and cut..
thanks for the compliment though! but i usually don't do anything to complicated!
I know what you mean. When I took the class, I was using the mat instead of the ruler to measure. And it is very hard to break the habit. After about 6 years, I now use the ruler!!
I don't mean to be a "stick in the mud" but it seems to me that if one would use the mat for all of the cutting, that would be uniform through the whole piece. Was it Mary Ellen who said, "It is YOUR measurement"?
If the piece ends up being the size one expects and wants it to be, I don't think it matters what "method" one uses to get there.


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