1-l/2" ruler
10-18-2011, 09:18 AM
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I usually use my 8x24 inch ruler to cut thin strips. or a square ruler if cutting fat quarter fabrics.
i may have a skinny ruler but hardly ever use it. moves too easily.
also when needing thin cuts like that, i tend to cut larger strips first. like 3 inches, then i lay the ruler on that cut and cut in half, making 1 1/2 inch cuts.
i may have a skinny ruler but hardly ever use it. moves too easily.
also when needing thin cuts like that, i tend to cut larger strips first. like 3 inches, then i lay the ruler on that cut and cut in half, making 1 1/2 inch cuts.
10-18-2011, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Izaquilter
I've been told before they don't make them that thin for a reason. You are more apt to slip with the rotary cutter when you don't have the added inches. Good luck finding them. I do think they need to make a 2.5" one tho with all the strip projects out there
10-18-2011, 09:46 AM
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If you problem is that your ruler is slipping, you can use some Elmer's glue & add some squares of sandpaper to the back side of the ruler to help hold it in place. I did this & it helps alot. My main ruler is 6 1/2" X 24' & I use it to cut thin strips all the time. I got the sandpaper tip from Rhonda here on the board. She uses sandpaper on all her rulers.
10-18-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Kas
Omnigrid makes a 1 1/2" yardstick, but it is much easier to use a 6x24" ruler. It won't slip as much. I use my yardstick to mark 1 1/2" grids for quilting.
THere is a yard stick that is 1.25" wide, but seems very flimsy being that long and thin!
10-18-2011, 10:06 AM
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There is one with the Accuquilt Die Cutters. Check out Accuquilt.com It actually cuts 4 strips from the folded width of 22" in length all at the same time. In other words, when you fold your fabric matching up the selvedge edges, line it up on the cutting die, pop the protective plastic on top, roll the fabric thru the crank area and you will get 4 perfectly cut 1 1/2" strips of fabric. I love my Accuquilt Go Cutter for multiple pieces.
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