Anyone have and use this new ruler?

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08-04-2012, 04:37 AM

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Julie in NM

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Nice that measurements are included for the size of finished square you need. Gonna buy it nope! Just need the math done for me.

08-04-2012, 05:04 AM

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lisalovesquilting

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Originally Posted by Tartan

I think it's one of those tools that you really have to see a demo to "get" it. Let us know how it works for you.

I agree. Could there be a demo on youtube?

08-04-2012, 05:26 AM

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Handcraftsbyjen

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I'm not quite getting it, but the idea of it sounds good.

08-04-2012, 06:02 AM

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Grace MooreLinker

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never have seen this one before

08-04-2012, 06:06 AM

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Rose Marie

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I prefer Eleanor Burns method of 8 at a time then square up using her ruler that requires ONE cut to square up. Simple and perfect HSTs every time. Cut large sqs, draw x , sew down both sides, cut for 8 hst. For 1 1/2 in use 4 in squares for 2 1/2 use 6in sqs. Just add 2 in for each size up.

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08-04-2012, 06:19 AM

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BellaBoo

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!!!! My ruler got mixed up with some throw away papers and bags. (it's thin and lightweight) and it's gone. Trash pick up has already came. I ordered another one from Amazon as the LQS is over an hour away. The pictures of how to use it will have to wait a little bit. DH promises he will never take out the trash in my sewing room again. LOL

08-04-2012, 06:31 AM

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DawnFurlong

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

Double !!!! ! I think I get it! Love rulers, really trying to think about what I buy though. Is it a one time use thing, or will I use it again and again (like my June Tailor Shape Cut - have 2 of those - love them both, use them on every quilt).

I have the Fons and Porter ruler for half and quarter square triangles. BUT - I don't like sewing on the diagonal (that would be bias, right?). And this one is sewing on the cut diagonal. No math though, I like that.

Have considered the Wonder Cut ruler. I can sew straight seams all day long. Like that you sew first THEN cut.

Like this one as well, even though it means sewing on the diagonal. It is still a square when you sew on the diagonal - and I can follow lines well.

Hmmmm...am going to be thinking about this one (as well as the Wonder Cut). Looking forward to seeing your pictures, Bella Boo, when you get your replacement ruler!

08-04-2012, 06:42 AM

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leighway

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Originally Posted by cmw0829

Okay BellaBoo, now that you have it, you have to make a video for us.

I can't envision how to use it. I googled it, but there aren't any results for youtube.

Good idea on the video. I'd love to see this demo-ed. I use Triangulations and am very happy with the results.

08-04-2012, 08:04 AM

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joeyoz

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Were you just at my LQS? LOL. Just had the demo there last week. Don't know if I would use it. I have a major like for the HST paper.

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

This marking tool was demoed at a nearby LQS. It was one of the better hst marking rulers in terms of being easy and faster to use. Of course I bought one. LOL.

http://www.ct-publishing.com/pdfs/20182.pdf