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Old 05-12-2015, 08:08 AM
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I need a ruler that is marked with 1/8" to 7/8" markings to cut some 3 7/8" squares. Do any of you have special rulers with these markings or do I just use what I have and "guessestimate" the 7/8"? Thanks in advance for any info on this. I am not a beginner but I am not an expert either! Thanks!
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Old 05-12-2015, 08:13 AM
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The omnipresent rulers have 1/8 inch markings. If you are cutting for HST many quilter cut up to the 1/4 inch and trim picks down after seeing
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That is omnigrid rulers. Darned spellcheck
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Old 05-12-2015, 08:16 AM
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I looked at all my rulers and they all have 1/8" markings. I have Fiskars and Omnigrid both.
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I hate that measurement as I have never found a ruler like that and I have a hard time with it. I would sure buy one if I could find one.
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Originally Posted by crafty pat View Post
I hate that measurement as I have never found a ruler like that and I have a hard time with it. I would sure buy one if I could find one.
I would too! Wonder why they don't make it? Thanks for the feedback.
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Originally Posted by tessagin View Post
I looked at all my rulers and they all have 1/8" markings. I have Fiskars and Omnigrid both.
Oh, okay. I am going to check again. The one I picked up didn't have that. Thanks so much!
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all my rulers have the eighth markiungs, too. but if it calls the the 7/8" for HSTs, i would cut the squares to the next full inch and trim the finished block down with my square up ruler.
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I too always round up and then trim after pressing. I have Omnigrid and they all have 1/8" dashes, not a continuous line. Some quilters use the Omnigrid 0.25'' x 21 Yds Glow Line Tape to mark particular lines. Can be found on JAF online:
http://www.joann.com/omnigrid-glow-l...6-62ecee851aad
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I have a ruler that only has 7/8" markings. I bought it a few years ago.

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