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10-13-2011, 02:47 PM

#21

COYOTEMAGIC

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My 6.5 x 12.5 hands down. I use it on every project

10-13-2011, 02:49 PM

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luckylindy333

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur

I must be strange. I keep seeing everyone suggesting that you have to have a 6x24 ruler, that is what they use the most.I have one, but rarely use it. My indispensable rulers are my 3.5x18, shape cut, and 6.5x6.5. To me 6x24 just seems awkward. I have a 24x36 mat, but prefer to fold my fabric one more time and use the smaller rulers. Is anyone else like me?

I have a big mat, but still like to do it the way you said (fold the fabric twice). I have one the clear rulers, I think it is probably 6.5x12.5 that has the rough spots on the back that keeps it from slipping around. I use that one more than any others. I even put little sandpaper spots on my long ruler to keep it from slipping, and I still like to cut a shorter cut.

10-13-2011, 02:59 PM

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peaceandjoy

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When I started out, I used mostly a 6 x 24. Now I prefer my 6.5 x 12.5. Squares that get a lot of use" 4.5, 6.5, 12.5.

10-13-2011, 02:59 PM

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noahscats7

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Exactly my choices.

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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

My Shape cut hands down!!!! Then my 6 x 24 and my 12.5 square for squaring up quilts an such.

10-13-2011, 03:01 PM

#25

quilter68

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Feathers-n-Fur,

I agree with you. I use the same rulers all the time. 6x24 is ackward.

Quilter68

10-13-2011, 03:07 PM

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Tropical

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Because I prefer big blocks, I use my 6x24" and 3x18" rulers the most. I have just gotten a June Tailor Shape Cut and have used it a lot in the last couple of days. I don't know if there is a Shape Cut larger than 12 inches, but if there is, I will probably buy one. I don't like to fold my fabrics more than once since I can't keep the inside folds straight.

10-13-2011, 03:10 PM

#27

patchsamkim

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6-1/2x24 and 3-1/2x24...and also my short cut ruler used the most and also use a lot my 6-1/2x6-1/2. I use about every other ruler I have on a pretty regular basis too...have square rulers in lots of sizes...just depends on the project I am working on. my largest ruler is a 20-1/2" square and I am glad I have that when I need it.