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    Old 09-12-2014, 07:49 AM
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    I now have 4 omnigrid rulers. The last one I just bought last night at
    JA's. Notions were 40% off. The omnigrip rulers were a dollar more than the omnigrid.
    My other rulers are all omnigrip. This new one I decided I couldn't feel a difference
    between them under the plastic cover. This morning I rubbed both rulers on my mat and it seems as if the omnigrip has less traction. Has anyone else noticed a difference between the two? Why pay more for less grip? Also the grid ruler is a lighter color and easier for me to see through. I think I smell a racket...
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    Old 09-12-2014, 08:28 AM
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    Are they the same mfg? if so maybe they're getting us ready for a price increase.
    I found rulers to be cheaper at Michaels, and i use a 50% off when i get one.
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    I had to read your comment twice before I noticed the difference......d-p..........sounds like a racket to me....have you contacted the company and asked them what the difference is between their two products....response to your inquiry would be interesting.....
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    Originally Posted by lynnie
    Are they the same mfg? if so maybe they're getting us ready for a price increase.
    I found rulers to be cheaper at Michaels, and i use a 50% off when i get one.
    I dont go to Michaels much...but i will have to look into that......
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    Old 09-12-2014, 08:33 AM
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    I have both but I find that the Omnigrip when new will not slide as much as the Omnigrid ones on fabric. The ONLY problem with the Omnigrip is that the green stuff will wear off.
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    Old 09-12-2014, 11:46 AM
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    Hmmm...I actually don't like all the green & yellow on Omnigrid/grip rulers, it makes it hard for me to see. I think I'm going to have to see if I can rub some of it off! It'll make me like those rulers more.

    I use silicone dots on my rulers for grip; that works really well for me.
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    Old 09-12-2014, 01:49 PM
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    Don't test the grip on your cutting mat, try it on fabric!
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    The Omnigrip is made so it won't slip around on your fabric. I use them.
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    Old 09-12-2014, 03:53 PM
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    I've added Grip Strips to all my rulers. http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html They almost never slip. It is one of the few notions that actually does what it claims.
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    I use the sandpaper circles that are made for keeping the rulers from moving when cutting fabric. Love 'em.
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