Slotted Rulers
02-15-2011, 05:13 PM
#101
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
Posts: 339
I have a 1/2 in. one -- didn't much care for it because it kept slipping. Am going to try those little stick on things that keep your rulers from slipping.
Someone mentioned having trouble keeping track of where they are supposed to cut. Have you tried the wonderful blue painters tape for a quick and removable marker? I use that on all my rulers. It zips right off after the project is done. I also use it for marking straight lines when I'm quilting, goes on fast and comes off just as fast. Also can be moved/reused on fabric.
Someone mentioned having trouble keeping track of where they are supposed to cut. Have you tried the wonderful blue painters tape for a quick and removable marker? I use that on all my rulers. It zips right off after the project is done. I also use it for marking straight lines when I'm quilting, goes on fast and comes off just as fast. Also can be moved/reused on fabric.
02-15-2011, 05:40 PM
#103
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington state
Posts: 4,303
They work, but you will need to apply a good amount of pressure also or they may slip, which may be your problem when cutting. WHen I have had problems, I amke sure to mark the place on my ruler that I need to line up, with tapes that are made for that purpose or regular masking tape will work. Then make sure you are applyihng enough pressure with the ruler had to keep the ruler from shifting. Even a little bit will throw you off. Also make sure you are using the rotary cutter right. It needs to be held so the blade is at a 45 degree angle to the mat and fabric.
02-15-2011, 05:50 PM
#104
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 414
I have them and I love them. They don't come in 1/8" slots though, unless they recently came out and I haven't seem them yet. Saves so much time and they are so accurate. Well worth it. Wait until JoAnn's has a 50% off coupon - they aren't cheap.
02-15-2011, 06:14 PM
#106
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,110
I bought this one and I really do like it. It works better than I thought it would. Very accurate.
Originally Posted by patchsamkim
I love the shape cut ruler by June Taylor...if you can, buy the one that is 12x18...you can make more cuts before you have to use the ruler.
It is amazing how fast your cutting is with this ruler. I mostly use it after I have cut and sewn strips, and then need to subcut.
It is amazing how fast your cutting is with this ruler. I mostly use it after I have cut and sewn strips, and then need to subcut.
02-15-2011, 06:36 PM
#108
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SC
Posts: 2,027
I have the inch, half-inch, quarter-inch, eigth-inch, and five-eight inch! I, too, am cutting challenged!! I love all my June Tailor rulers. I also bought several strip cutters from a lady on the QB and like them as well. I think my vision plays a part in trying to cut straight with regular rulers...
02-15-2011, 06:49 PM
#110
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Posts: 695
Originally Posted by luvrazz
I have the shape plus ruler and have had it for a long time and I love it however, I don't have the instruction sheet that shows how to cut in smaller increments and have looked all over the internet for the instructions... Can anybody sent me a copy of the instructions... I would really appreciate it...
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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