Need help keeping ruler from slipping when cutting fabric
#11
The AltoQuilt cutting system has a fabric holder that locks to the mat and the ruler is attached. The fabric or the ruler will not slip. Here is a link to how it works:
http://www.quiltcut.com/
http://www.quiltcut.com/
#12
Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I have seen it suggested on here to use the suction cup handles for showers that are sold at Wal-mart and such. People say they can be easily moved from ruler to ruler and are cheaper than "quilting" handles.
#13
The shower handles in Walmart sound like a good idea. I know I need something to hold my rulers down more firmly as sometimes I get a bulge in the middle of my cuts, guess my arms and hands aren't as strong as they used to be.
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#14
I have a friend who puts dots of rubber cement on the under side of her rulers. They aren't thick, they dry clear, and they rub off easily if she wants to redo/move them. She also taught me to hold the little finger of my left hand snug on the fabric up against the left edge of the ruler to help keep it from wandering. Good luck with whatever you try.
#15
Are you putting your hand near where you are cutting and repositioning it as you cut farther up the fabric? I stop in the middle of the cut and walk my fingers up the ruler, not removing the rotary cutter as I do this. Took some practice, but now don't have the problem of moving ruler, unless of course I push down too hard on it.
#17
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I have tried everything that everyone has suggested without much luck. When I was in Houston for the quilt show I bought a ruler that DOES NOT slip. You can find it on their web site. Martellinotions.com. It was expensive but for me worth it.
#18
I've had very good luck with regular old plastic wrap, worked better for me than the Invisigrip. Also, I recently read somewhere, that using a narrower ruler, say a 3" compared to a 5 or 6" would give you better control.
Quilter's Rule sells adjustable rulers that are real nice for strip cutting. They're made with a special lip that makes very accurate cuts. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. You can look at them here:
http://quiltersrule.com/rulers/qr-westalee.html
You've received many great ideas here. Great thread! :thumbup:
Quilter's Rule sells adjustable rulers that are real nice for strip cutting. They're made with a special lip that makes very accurate cuts. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer. You can look at them here:
http://quiltersrule.com/rulers/qr-westalee.html
You've received many great ideas here. Great thread! :thumbup:
#19
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Originally Posted by cjc
Try a Fiskars rotary ruler. The blade is attached to the ruler. I found several places online that sell them by googling 'Fiskars rotary ruler'. Walmart also sells them.
#20
Originally Posted by butterflyquilter
Originally Posted by cjc
Try a Fiskars rotary ruler. The blade is attached to the ruler. I found several places online that sell them by googling 'Fiskars rotary ruler'. Walmart also sells them.
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