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    Old 10-14-2011, 06:16 AM
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    I use a 18 x 24 mat so I need the 24 x 6 ruler. I only cut through two layers at a time on the first cut because doubling it again sometimes produces wonky cuts. I will stack 6 to 8 layers of strips to cut into squares. I used to cut squares to sell on ebay and I could probably cut faster with these tools than someone with an Accucut. And no waste!
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    Old 10-14-2011, 06:40 AM
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    My favorite is my 5x24 Olfa lipped thingy (heavy, lipped, and long), and then 2 1/2 inch binding buddy -- depends on what blocks I am making
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    Old 10-14-2011, 06:47 AM
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    Omnigrid 4 x 14 after I have cut the strips with the 6.5 x 24.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 06:48 AM
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    Like most everyone else, I use 2 rulers the most..... 4 x 24 and 12 1/2 x 12 1/2. The others get used once in awhile.
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    I use the 6x24 about 90% of the time.

    After that, I use the 8½" square up, the triangle trimmer, the flying geese rulers, and other various sizes of the square up.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 07:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by Feathers-N-Fur
    I must be strange. I keep seeing everyone suggesting that you have to have a 6x24 ruler, that is what they use the most.I have one, but rarely use it. My indispensable rulers are my 3.5x18, shape cut, and 6.5x6.5. To me 6x24 just seems awkward. I have a 24x36 mat, but prefer to fold my fabric one more time and use the smaller rulers. Is anyone else like me?
    I do that too
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    Old 10-14-2011, 07:13 AM
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    The ruler I use most is 6 1/2 X 12 1/2.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 07:15 AM
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    I use my 5X24 with a lip most. At least I thought it was 5". After reading a bunch of these threads, I'm wondering if it is 6". I hope not, because if it is I cut a gazillion squares out wrong yesterday. Okay--out to the studio to look.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 07:19 AM
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    I use my Guidelines 6 x 12 ruler the most, since it is the most versatile, and my 6" square ruler.
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    Old 10-14-2011, 07:20 AM
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    Shape cutter and 12X12.
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