Ruler with 7/8 inch markings?

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05-12-2015, 10:02 AM

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Helen6869

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Originally Posted by Onebyone

I have a ruler that only has 7/8" markings. I bought it a few years ago.

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Yes!! this is what I want. I will definitely look for it. I have been looking online and nothing showed up. Thank you so much!! Also, I think I can cut them bigger and then pare them down, not sure what pattern I was needing this for!! Senior moment!! duh! Thanks, everyone. Have a great evening!

05-12-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

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

I'm not sure how this would give you any 1/8" markings but would be good for a 1/4" Thanks!

05-12-2015, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Helen6869

I'm not sure how this would give you any 1/8" markings but would be good for a 1/4" Thanks!

You mark the 7/8" measurement line you want with the tape. Don't have to re measure each time.

05-12-2015, 10:22 AM

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Here is youtube video of the ruler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg3VTy6NAXg

05-12-2015, 10:24 AM

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Here is what I have

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Simpl.../dp/B0017REL4Q

05-12-2015, 10:37 AM

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Here is what I have

http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Simpl.../dp/B0017REL4Q

That's what I have.

05-12-2015, 03:19 PM

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juneayerza

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Thanks for the info on the ruler; just bought one off eBay.

05-12-2015, 05:19 PM

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pocoellie

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It sounds like you're going to be cutting half square triangles, for those, I just cut an inch larger than the finished size, then you don't have to mess with the 7/8" measurements.

05-12-2015, 06:20 PM

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If i'm cutting a few of one size, I put a piece of painters masking tape on the ruler for easy site lines. I use an Omnigrid ruler for that. good luck.