sewjoyce

I have several different brands that I use. But I've learned from the QB here that you mustn't ever change rulers in mid cutting or you'll be sorry :(

wesing

We use Creative Grids rulers. We have 24.5 x 6.5, 24.5 x 8.5 and 12.5 square. When we took a quilt class the instructor recommended that we pick one line of rulers and stick with it. She liked the Creative Grids, and all we had was a bargain ruler that came in the starter pack we bought. We liked her rulers so we decided to follow her recommendation. I think there is some wisdom in staying with one line of rulers.

Regarding the "sticky" on the back, I don't have any trouble with it moving the fabric like some of you have said yours do.

Darren

sylslight

I too use omnigrid, and love them. but what i dont understand about them is the angle lines. I probably would need someone to show me, but I just dont understand how/why to use them. You cant cut on these lines, and i JUST DONT GET IT lol.

joeyoz

If you have a strip of fabric laid out, put the angle line on the bottom edge of that strip and then when you cut your fabric it will be at that angle (45, 60, whatever degree line you put it on.) If you have strips sewn together you try to put the angle line on the sewn seam.

I hope that made sense. LOL

sylslight

I bought my omnigrids at Joann Fabrics.

cantrelld

I have tried several different brands, but settled on Creative Grids. Definitely like these the best.

patricej

most of my favorite rulers are from Wrights. nice thin lines; markings for 1/8th inches; not overly expensive; most are good for more than one thing; they're just great. i'm especially fond of their triangle rulers. the easiest on the planet (for me, anyway. i won't criticize anybody else's favorites.)

i recently forked out the bucks for an Olfa frosted ruler. may i say .... oooooooooooooooooooooo is it nice! also nice thin lines; 1/8th inch markings; easy to read; doesn't slide around all over the place (but doesn't pull the fabric out of wack); and has easy to use markings for all the most common angles - including 15 degrees. it wasn't cheap, but i didn't have the sense to hunt for it with a big discount coupon in my hand. :roll:

still ... worth every penny.

Ducky

I have most of what has been mentioned already, but my favorite is definitely Olfa frosted. I have two different sizes and really love them.

jojo47

On the other hand, I had never heard of June Taylor rulers. Most of mine are OmniGrids...

Jojo

bearisgray

Now I'm getting new ruler envy.

I have so many already, that I hate to spend more money on them.

The ones that were first recommended to me - Quilter's Rule - I would stay away from now because of the thick lines.