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    Old 12-02-2011, 08:56 AM
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    I'm not sure, but I think my friend Cindi has one on her longarm frame.
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    Old 12-02-2011, 05:46 PM
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    I have a couple of small plastic ones that I use with my embroidery machine. One came in a Placement Kit and the other I got at the dealer I bought my machines from. With the plastic you have to be very careful how you store them because they bend easy.
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    Old 12-02-2011, 06:05 PM
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    I get the feeling this would be one more ruler I can find in my sewing room
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    Old 12-02-2011, 06:36 PM
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    Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
    I have a Center tape measure 120" from Golden Threads ~
    http://www.goldenthreads.com/shop/pr...easuring-tape/

    Also have a 36" center Omnigrid ruler. I received it yrs ago at Puyallup, WA Sewing Expo as a 'hand out' for taking a class.

    I have used both. The centering saves me calculating and figuring.
    Thanks for sharing this. I may have to buy one tape and one ruler. I think they would both help me when i'm trying to square up.
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    Old 12-02-2011, 06:38 PM
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    I had never heard of center ruler, but think it is neet... could probably be made fairly easily, too
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    Old 12-03-2011, 12:07 AM
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    I use my shape cut .....works the same way...has opposing measurements on each side
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    Old 12-03-2011, 04:32 AM
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    Default Centering Ruler

    I have one. I used it mostly when working in Graphic Design
    where every segment had to be perfectly aligned before going to print.
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    Old 12-03-2011, 04:55 AM
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    That is one very cool tool. I drive myself crazy when I need to center something.
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    Thanks for the link. I just ordered one for my husband for Christmas. I don't know if I'd ever borrow it for quilting, but who knows!
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    Why can't we just make our own "center tape"? Take a 120" tape measure and mark the 60" mark with a permanent marker and they you have it! I also have a 15" clear plastic ruler that I have done the same thing with. Works like a charm every time!
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