Storing rulers...
08-08-2011, 01:24 PM
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Great idea! I am going to look for the hanging rack to use. Thanks!
Originally Posted by AUQuilter
If you can get your hands on a used metal file holder, they are heavy and can hold your rulers. You could even spray paint an old one to match sewing room. I also attached a pic of another idea I had seen.
08-08-2011, 02:04 PM
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I use Command Hangers. I put them on the wall behind the closet door in my sewing room. I love having my rulers so close to my cutting table. My DH is happy because they don't damage the wall. I hope you find something that works for you. :)
08-08-2011, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
I have a desk organizer that lets you stand file folders in, in a couple of sections, with cubby holes in the front. The file sections ikeep my longer/larger rulers. Front section shorter, so the 6-1/2" and smaller ones go there nicely. In front again are three more cubby's for pencils and scratch pads. One has my two rotary cutters, another some odds and ends of tools, and the middle one has my calculator.
Another re-purposed item is one of those brass newspaper holders you keep at the fireplace. Solid and heavy and great for holding pattern books.
Another re-purposed item is one of those brass newspaper holders you keep at the fireplace. Solid and heavy and great for holding pattern books.
08-08-2011, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by AUQuilter
If you can get your hands on a used metal file holder, they are heavy and can hold your rulers. You could even spray paint an old one to match sewing room. I also attached a pic of another idea I had seen.
08-08-2011, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathy Osterby
I have a circle hanger that I don't like now--the only way to get to the ruler you need is to take all the others off first! Looking for better idea.
08-08-2011, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitsie
I use one or more "command" (peel-off-able) hooks.
The first one is on my fridge and will hold at least another mat and a couple of rulers.
The second on is attached to my "sewing" desk and I used to use it to hang smaller rulers from but now its for scraps and also a small flashlight for seeing into the bobbin area when using black thread!
Those hooks are so useful :thumbup:
The first one is on my fridge and will hold at least another mat and a couple of rulers.
The second on is attached to my "sewing" desk and I used to use it to hang smaller rulers from but now its for scraps and also a small flashlight for seeing into the bobbin area when using black thread!
Those hooks are so useful :thumbup:
08-08-2011, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rekrug
Originally Posted by AmyBaby
I asked this same questions a while back and so many people had great suggestions. However, I got to scheming with my dad (he's a transplant patient and needs to keep himself busy) If I can figure out how to post a picture, I'll show you the drawing of what he's working on for me.
08-08-2011, 04:55 PM
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I have peg board that I hang my rulers on. Sometimes I want someplace to hang just the ruler I'm working with (table space is limited) I use a double ended hook, it is for hanging plants/hummingbird feeders? I got it at the Dollar store in the plant aisle. I hang one end of the hook over the back of my chair and hang the ruler from the other hook end. Look for over the door metal hanging racks at the Dollar store too.
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