Ruler work
 

I went to a retreat a few weeks ago. I took my Juki 2010Q to practice some ruler work. I ended up giving a demo to some of the other ladies, some of whom didn't even know what ruler work was. Then I practiced some of things I've seen in videos. After using the ruler, one often does FMQ inside those lines. The wishbones [yellow arrow] turned out much better than I thought but the string of pearls [red arrow] need much, much more practice :rolleyes: I've now acquired quite the collection of rulers. Practicing on a blank square is much easier than deciding what to do in the spaces on an actual quilt LOL. A friend and I are taking a class on Friday; maybe I'll get some more clues there.

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I also took a class on ruler work....mine didn’t look like yours! I just didn’t get the hang of it! Good job!

Very interesting. I will be following this thread. I'm assuming this is on your domestic machine?

I see you are from Michigan (as am I). Did you take your class in Michigan? I'm looking for a class to take.

Your off to a great start! Rulers are fun!

Nan, I have the same machine (love it) and have been playing around with rulers. I bought Angela Walters sets and I'm finding I really enjoy it.
Your stitching looks great!

thanks, SusieQ
and to all for your kind comments

Pretty work!

Like the wishbones. Think of the pearls as natural pearls, not cultured pearls.:D

LOL, that's just what I told my friends!

Nan, I find if I move my whole body a tiny bit when I do circles, they get rounder..not just try to move my hands. Just how I do it.

Watson

Nice ruler work. I have to admit that I didn't know what ruler work was either.

thanks, Watson, I'll try to remember to do that

Looks like you have the hang of ruler work. I haven't given it much thought.

Your work looks good. I especially like the design on the far left and it looks like you have mastered it.

Such a good start... keep practicing.

Thanks. I just made that one up as I went along. It surprised me that it looked that good!

Your ruler work is coming along great. The wishbones & feathers are fantastic. I tried some wishbones on a sample piece once & they were horrific! :D Everything just takes practice & you are on your way to new quilting methods. Congrats on the demo at the retreat.

I have just started to think about ruler work. I would like to take a class before I spend a lot of money and decide it isn't for me. I have talked with a sewing machine shop here in town and they will be offering a class soon. I have I can do as well as you did on a first (or second or third) try,

Great job, you will be a pro before you know it!

You are doing a fantastic job Nan...looks like you’ve got the hang of it and, more importantly, are enjoying it.

Your ruler work looks great. I have been debating about it. I watch the demos at shows but haven't bitten yet. I have the 2010q also. Looks like it was enough room. Thanks for showing us your work.

You are doing very well. I took a class and they gave us printed piece to work on, but also a book detailing which ruler to use and where to use it. Loved the class.

Your practice looks great to me. I am sure you will get better with practice on the circles. feathers look great.

I remember when I started ruler work. It was fun but never turned out quite right. After three or more years of practice I find that it is great and you will really enjoy using those many rulers you purchased. At this point, every once in while I decide I need another ruler and get so excited to try one more. Just remember it is like FMQ, practice, practice and more practice. Love doing quilt now.