Quilting Rulers
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 903
I have the bloc-loc half square triangle set and find that I never use the little one, as someone above said - too fiddly. If I was only buying one, I would get the biggest, which is not really that big anyway. I use mine a lot and think they are worth the money. I will say that I use the middle size most of the time.
#13
Funny how we are all different...I have the set of 3 Bloc loc rulers and use the small one quite often, especially doing Bonnie Hunter’s quilts. I also use the 6 1/2 inch but can’t say I’ve used the 4 1/2.
#14
i will not spend money on any ruler or other "tool" that requires me to make it wrong first and then use the ruler or tool to fix it.
i can do it wrong at no cost whatsoever.
i do spend money on those that will help me make it correctly the first time.
don't ask how much i've spent so far.
i'm sure if i did the math i'd either cry, faint, or both. lol
i can do it wrong at no cost whatsoever.
i do spend money on those that will help me make it correctly the first time.
don't ask how much i've spent so far.
i'm sure if i did the math i'd either cry, faint, or both. lol
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#16
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2,414
Wow! What a surprise! I just got an email from the June Taylor Co. They are going to send me a new ruler! I really did not expect this. In fact, when I contacted them about my problem with this ruler, I said that I didn't expect them to do anything about it because I didn't have the receipt. Wow! The ruler is still way too flimsy, but I'll be sure to treat it with kid gloves. Wow!
#17
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
I've been curious about whether or not the quality of the June Tailor rulers has changed. I think I have acquired all of the JT rulers over time. My newest one is several years old, and the older ones must be at least ten years old (probably more!). I have had no problems with them -- no breakage, no nothing.
Anyway, today I was at Walmart and saw one of the JT's in the sewing aisle. I whipped out my mini measuring tape and measured the width of the plastic at 2mm or just under 1/8" thick. When I got home, I measured the three JT mats I have out at the moment. They all measured that width or less. I suppose it's possible they've changed the composition of the plastic. However, the Walmart ruler felt the same as the ones I have at home.
I honestly don't think the JT rulers have gotten flimsy over time. I think it may come down to how individual people use the rulers. I am what I would call a "slow" quilter, never rushing, and I think that may be why all the rulers and mats I have seem to last. Many years ago I worked faster and remember nicking some ruler edges with my rotary cutter. That never happens to me now.
The harder plastic of the Stripology rulers is probably stronger than the softer plastic of the JT rulers, but I wouldn't call the JT rulers flimsy. They probably do require a little more care when using, though.
Anyway, today I was at Walmart and saw one of the JT's in the sewing aisle. I whipped out my mini measuring tape and measured the width of the plastic at 2mm or just under 1/8" thick. When I got home, I measured the three JT mats I have out at the moment. They all measured that width or less. I suppose it's possible they've changed the composition of the plastic. However, the Walmart ruler felt the same as the ones I have at home.
I honestly don't think the JT rulers have gotten flimsy over time. I think it may come down to how individual people use the rulers. I am what I would call a "slow" quilter, never rushing, and I think that may be why all the rulers and mats I have seem to last. Many years ago I worked faster and remember nicking some ruler edges with my rotary cutter. That never happens to me now.
The harder plastic of the Stripology rulers is probably stronger than the softer plastic of the JT rulers, but I wouldn't call the JT rulers flimsy. They probably do require a little more care when using, though.
#19
I bought the 2.5" and 4.5" block loc HST rulers. I figure I'll never use the 6.5" as that seems huge to me. And if I do, I'll just use my regular rulers to trim. These are something I wish I'd bought a few years ago!
I really love the 2.5" the most, but I am into tiny.
I really want to get the JT trimmer tools, but they are so big! I can't imagine trying to use a 5"x10" ruler to trim down a FG unit that measures 1" on the short side. I've considered buying it and cutting it in half. Right now I usually use my 3.5" ruler and know where to line it up for trimming.
My most used ruler for trimming is my 3.5" ruler. I have rulers in 1" increments up to 12.5" and then have a 16.5 and 24.5 squares.
I really love the 2.5" the most, but I am into tiny.
I really want to get the JT trimmer tools, but they are so big! I can't imagine trying to use a 5"x10" ruler to trim down a FG unit that measures 1" on the short side. I've considered buying it and cutting it in half. Right now I usually use my 3.5" ruler and know where to line it up for trimming.
My most used ruler for trimming is my 3.5" ruler. I have rulers in 1" increments up to 12.5" and then have a 16.5 and 24.5 squares.
#20
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: California
Posts: 177
Thanks for all of the wonderful advise! I did more research, and reviewed older posts here regarding quilting rulers. I bought the Bloc Loc HST 6 1/2, and the strip set ruler. I also purchased the Deb Tucker Corner Pop and large Square Squared as well as a magic wand. I like the precision idea of the Deb Tucker rulers, so I will purchase others when I make quilt that uses the blocks for the other rulers. I decided not to buy the stripology ruler due to the information shared in this and other threads. I don't mind strip cutting, so will hold off on that purchase to save money for other rulers.
I got started on this quest when I started sewing together sub blocks for the fireworks quilt I am making. I am a fairly new quilter, and tried to be extra careful and precise only to find that the sub blocks are all wonkly due to the corners primarily. I made the econ blocks by sewing smaller squares diagonally on larger squares. Now after research, I find that I should have cut the squares oversized, and trimmed down to ensure the corners would be large enough. Luckily for me, I have enough fabric to remake the blocks.
I got started on this quest when I started sewing together sub blocks for the fireworks quilt I am making. I am a fairly new quilter, and tried to be extra careful and precise only to find that the sub blocks are all wonkly due to the corners primarily. I made the econ blocks by sewing smaller squares diagonally on larger squares. Now after research, I find that I should have cut the squares oversized, and trimmed down to ensure the corners would be large enough. Luckily for me, I have enough fabric to remake the blocks.
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