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Old 12-03-2011, 05:14 AM
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I had never heard a name for it - and did not know they existed, but thought how unique if someone created something like this cause so many times I've come up to a point like this needing exactly something like this - love the idea!
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Old 12-03-2011, 05:19 AM
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LOL, my 'center ruler' consists of measuring with my cloth tape measure and folding it in half then marking the spot. This is a neat tool, thanks for the website.
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Old 12-03-2011, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn View Post
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.
Thank you Valsma for sharing the information. I have never heard of the center tape measurer or ruler before. After watching the video from goldenthreads I think I should have one! Thanks Grammy Dwynn for sharing the information/website with us.
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Old 12-03-2011, 05:47 AM
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WoW. Great idea. I used a ruler like that when I was doing newspaper layouts. That was back in the day, after lino-type, but before computer layouts. We did wax paste up. I found it most helpful when I was wrapping text around a photo. I have a feeling that I'll be plundering through all my drafting supplies again in the near future to dig that out. I can see the value in using that tool for fussy cuts too.
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:18 AM
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Thanks so much for posting this-I just ordered a 18"-Sure will help me
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Old 12-03-2011, 10:07 AM
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What a great idea. I used to be good at math but as I get older and lazy, this would be a good tool.
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ohhh, I'll have to go look. I think I have a shape cut. nifty idea!
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:20 AM
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Thanks for posting this. Let us know if you order.
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:25 AM
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I was just looking up several websites for that centering tape measure - everyone from quilts shops to Amazon has them for sale.

The centering ruler looks good for drafting patterns or squaring up quilts.
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Old 12-03-2011, 11:43 AM
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I have such a problem squaring up a quilt when I use my quilting rulers, I just can't seem to get it squared up easily, takes for ever. I can see either the tape or the ruler especially the long one helping a lot in reaching that goal quickly.
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