Ruler Work Quilting
11-17-2018, 02:52 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by bjchad
It’s difficult to work wth large rulers on a domestic machine, so go for small or medium size on your straight ruler.
11-17-2018, 04:08 PM
#12
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I started with the Handiquilter Versa tool. It has a straight edge, an arc and a right angle and is just the right size for sit down quilting. Here’s a link.
https://www.amazon.com/Handi-gadgets...+quilter+ruler
https://www.amazon.com/Handi-gadgets...+quilter+ruler
11-17-2018, 05:13 PM
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I have a Juki longarm and purchased Juki's set of rulers. So far I have just experimented on practice sandwiches and not done any for real quilt with them. Probably a little bit timid on getting started.
11-17-2018, 07:13 PM
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I've really enjoyed the Westalee starter set. It has 6 rulers, and only costs $65. I like it so much, I got a set for my longarm, too. My 2 favorites in the set, which you can buy separately, are the "Circles on Quilts Spinning Wheel 36 #COQSPW36 and "Spine-E-Fex No. 4 - 3 1/2."
11-17-2018, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
one can go crazy buying fun looking rulers. [ask me how i know]. i would start with a straight ruler and an arc. if/when you accomplish work with those, then look at fancier ones... there are so many out there now. i have not gotten Angela Walters' ones yet, but they look cool and have cute names.
11-18-2018, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Sailorwoman
I have decided to challenge myself to learn ruler work quilting and I thought that 6 weeks before Christmas would be a great time to add to my Christmas list. So, to all of you quilters who are way ahead of me, what rulers would you recommend for someone who has only recently learned to spell "ruler work". I have already ordered the ruler work foot for my domestic Juki which does have an extension table. I am primarily interested in rulers that are great for absolute beginners but that have some versatility. I appreciate your advice and suggestions, as always.
11-18-2018, 08:40 AM
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I've really enjoyed the Westalee starter set. It has 6 rulers, and only costs $65. I like it so much, I got a set for my longarm, too. My 2 favorites in the set, which you can buy separately, are the "Circles on Quilts Spinning Wheel 36 #COQSPW36 and "Spine-E-Fex No. 4 - 3 1/2."
Last edited by Sailorwoman; 11-18-2018 at 08:46 AM.
11-18-2018, 09:53 AM
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My favorite straight edge is the HandiQuilter "Skinny Ruler." It's not as bulky, and has lots of great lines on it. The bigger straight ruler is often too big to work with.
My favorite anti-slip stuff is "HandiGrip." You can see through it and it really holds better than anything I've tried, including what's included with the Westalee rulers. It is kinda rough, so you couldn't use it on silky fabrics that might snag.
My favorite anti-slip stuff is "HandiGrip." You can see through it and it really holds better than anything I've tried, including what's included with the Westalee rulers. It is kinda rough, so you couldn't use it on silky fabrics that might snag.
Originally Posted by Sailorwoman
Do you find that you need a straight edge ruler as well as the starter? Also, do the Westalee rulers have any anti-slip on the back?
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