Anyone have and use this new ruler?
08-04-2012, 09:51 AM
#31
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I had the same reaction but after staring at it a while, I get it. For me, no matter how I cut & sew, I still need to square up everything. It may well speed up the cutting process but for me, I wouldn't dare skip squaring up... It will be interesting to hear about the results - I too like gadgets 
I don't get it. Is this whole thing the ruler - the white part? Are there slots in it to mark the lines? Maybe I need to see the real thing. Anyway, when I make a lot of HSTs I like to use the papers, like Thangles and others like it. Not crazy about drawing lines on the fabric and following them.
Will be interested to hear from someone who has used it. I like gadgets, too, but not sure this one is worth whatever it costs. If I saw it at a show, I might be drawn in.
Will be interested to hear from someone who has used it. I like gadgets, too, but not sure this one is worth whatever it costs. If I saw it at a show, I might be drawn in.
08-04-2012, 09:57 AM
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I have every ruler, grid paper, software and marking ruler known to make HSTs. Even the Go die in several sizes of HSTs. I use them all, usually the first one I pick up. LOL. Do I need them all? Of course not. Do I like having them? Of course, it's fun to have lots.
08-04-2012, 09:39 PM
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I think you cut out a square the size that is required - stitch around all the four outside edges 1/4 inch,
then cut an "X" across from corner to corner and then you have all four triangles that you need for your
quilting project, be sure to use "Best press" or another starch, so you don't get any stretch on the bias
seams.
then cut an "X" across from corner to corner and then you have all four triangles that you need for your
quilting project, be sure to use "Best press" or another starch, so you don't get any stretch on the bias
seams.
08-04-2012, 10:45 PM
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I think you cut out a square the size that is required - stitch around all the four outside edges 1/4 inch,
then cut an "X" across from corner to corner and then you have all four triangles that you need for your
quilting project, be sure to use "Best press" or another starch, so you don't get any stretch on the bias
seams.
then cut an "X" across from corner to corner and then you have all four triangles that you need for your
quilting project, be sure to use "Best press" or another starch, so you don't get any stretch on the bias
seams.
08-05-2012, 02:52 AM
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After seeing this site http://www.ctpubblog.com/2012/05/29/...plus-giveaway/ I now get it. It looks useful, but I have plenty of rules. think I will pass on this one.
08-05-2012, 06:28 AM
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Fons and Porter among others sell a tool that aligns with the diagonal points of the square. You draw a line on either side of the tool and sew on the lines, cut down the center. It seems to have the same concept as this ruler. I know several people who use the Missouri Quilt approach and seem to like it. As for me, I will continue with my AccuQuilt Go.
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