Quilting Rulers What ones you like and dislike?
05-17-2010, 08:20 AM
#21
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One of my favortite rulers is from Olfa. It's frosted and you can see the lines on any color of fabric. I have a lot of rulers from several different companies and I like the majority of them for one task or another.
05-17-2010, 10:59 AM
#22
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I started with Quilters Rule and liked the grid lines that are 3-d on the back seem to really grip . . . but over time, I've found it has lost its accuracy (perhaps the acrylic is wearing away from the cutting edge??) and the black is rubbing off of the grid lines. My next one I got is an EZ Rule and I love it! It is my "go to" ruler. But at a retreat last year I borrowed someones "Big Daddy by Trudie Hughes" and ran right out to the quilt store that same day and got one for myself. I love the simplicity of it and the lines are easy for me to read. So now I have 2 favorites.
On the dislikes, I have an Olfa that I hate using (can't quite put my finger on why). I also have one by Marti Mitchell called "Is It Square Tool" that is WAY TOO busy with soo many dashes and intersections that I am so overwhelmed I give up.
On the dislikes, I have an Olfa that I hate using (can't quite put my finger on why). I also have one by Marti Mitchell called "Is It Square Tool" that is WAY TOO busy with soo many dashes and intersections that I am so overwhelmed I give up.
05-17-2010, 12:05 PM
#23
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I have both Creative Grid and Omni rulers. I prefer the Creative Grids. Most of my Omni's were gifts.
I'd like to see "Big Daddy" ruler mentioned above. I'm going to ask at the LQS if they have them.
I'd like to see "Big Daddy" ruler mentioned above. I'm going to ask at the LQS if they have them.
05-17-2010, 12:49 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
I use Creative Grids. They're clear with black lines and are non-slip. I own several other brands all different colors and always find myself going back to the clear Creative Grids. My favorite sizes are 6 1/2 square and 6 1/2 x 12 1/2.
05-17-2010, 01:41 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by PJL
I'd like to see "Big Daddy" ruler mentioned above. I'm going to ask at the LQS if they have them.
05-17-2010, 01:57 PM
#28
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my absolute favorite (so far) is the Olfa frosted 6 x 12.
after that, anything from the Wright's EZ line. the three i use most are the Olfa 6 x 12, the Wrights 6-1/2 x 24 and the Wright's EZ angle.
i have a bazillion others, too, but they get only occassional use. my "big three" are so versatile i hardly need anything else.
least favorite: fiskars rulers. orange lines. what's that all about? :lol:
after that, anything from the Wright's EZ line. the three i use most are the Olfa 6 x 12, the Wrights 6-1/2 x 24 and the Wright's EZ angle.
i have a bazillion others, too, but they get only occassional use. my "big three" are so versatile i hardly need anything else.
least favorite: fiskars rulers. orange lines. what's that all about? :lol:
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