What rulers do you recommend for the Sweet Sixteen

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03-10-2014, 12:49 PM

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Pam S

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My LA isn't an HQ but a couple of years ago I purchased the HQ VersaTool at a quilt show. I LOVE it. It has etched lines for SID, a curve, a scallop, 90degree angle and notches for your hopping foot to use when going around applique. It really is a versatile little ruler (about 8in long and 4 in wide) and quite inexpensive. I'm sure I paid less than $15 for it. The dealer was actually demonstrating it on a sit-down machine so it can be used on both sit-down and LA. I really use this ruler a lot. Probably one of my best purchases.

03-10-2014, 03:29 PM

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CanoePam

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Originally Posted by mckwilter

Since the Sweet 16 is basically a free motion quilting machine, you move the fabric rather than moving the machine. So, how do you hold a ruler on the fabric and move the fabric at the same time? I would think it would be easier to draw the designs on the fabric and just FMQ. If you want to learn how to FMQ designs like feathers, etc., check out Harriet Hargraves Heirloom quilting book.

It really is possible to hold the ruler and move the fabric at the same time! On a LA, you move the handles and hold the ruler so it isn't all that much different. Feathers aren't what you use the rulers for. Rulers are for grid designs (either curved or straight), baptist fans (using circular rulers), clamshells, etc. I do most of my FMQ in a pretty free style with lots of headbands, paisleys, stars, hearts, flowers, leaves, etc, but there are times when a more formal approach is better.

Pam

03-15-2014, 06:18 AM

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carolaug

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This one looks good for straight lines http://rhondabracey.com/2013/01/28/u...sweet-sixteen/

03-15-2014, 11:14 AM

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Colorful1

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Originally Posted by carolaug

I am picking up my Sweet Sixteen machine today with True stitch which they say is very helpful when using rulers. I am going to be buying a few rulers .What rulers do you recommend and which ones do you feel were a waste of money?

Hi,
The only ruler I have for my Sweet Sixteen is the Line Tamer. I don't have TruStitch so am not able to help you w that.
Enjoy your machine! It is WONDERFUL!!!