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    Old 07-11-2012, 03:37 PM
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    I love my add a quarter ruler and have used to several times. Do you HAVE to have it? No Does it make it easier? I think so. I just recently bought the 12 inch one to use on a new project.
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    Old 07-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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    I'm new a paper piecing and I like my add a quarter and use it all the time. To me it makes it more exact.
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    Old 07-11-2012, 07:39 PM
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    I made a huge large queen pp quilt for my daughter - didn't have a 1/4" ruler - they probably didn't even have them at that time - I recently made another large quilt with lots of PP'ing, and was wishing I had it with that previous quilt - it's not a necessity, but if you have one, you'll probably also find other uses for it - not expensive compared to some things us gals ( and guys) buy for this hobby - I just used it to mark lines for a project I was working on from the CRAFTSY class.
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    Old 07-11-2012, 09:40 PM
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    I use either one of my rectangular rulers that has a 1/4" marking on it, or one of Perfect Layers rulers from my scrapbook stash. Love, love, love those rulers. Check those out. I've found them useful for cutting all sorts of things in my scrapping room, as well as in my sewing/quilting room.
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    Old 07-11-2012, 10:51 PM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    Well, I guess I'm 'odd girl out'. I love my add a quarter ruler for paper piecing. The bottom isn't flat, the 1/4" part is a bit thicker so all you have to do is butt the edge of the raised portion against your folded back seam, cut then line up your next piece.
    me too. really like paper piecing using the add-a-quarter ruler.
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    Old 07-12-2012, 02:35 AM
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    I recently took a paper-piecing class and half the items on the supply list were totally unnecessary expenditures. One of those items was the 1/4" add-a-quarter ruler. It's still in the package and if I could find the receipt I would definitely return it. I found that my 6" x 24" ruler worked wonderfully for cutting off the excess fabrics (the blocks were 12" x 6").
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    Old 07-12-2012, 03:23 AM
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    Need? No - but it sure makes the job MUCH easier!
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    Old 07-12-2012, 03:46 AM
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    I am with you, I would not PP without one. I have a postcard taped to mine and use it. I admit I took a class with Carol Doak before I could my head wrapped around the process she uses. I have the add a 1/4 6 inch, and 12 inch, and the add 1/8 for smaller blocks.

    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    Well, I guess I'm 'odd girl out'. I love my add a quarter ruler for paper piecing. The bottom isn't flat, the 1/4" part is a bit thicker so all you have to do is butt the edge of the raised portion against your folded back seam, cut then line up your next piece.
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    Old 07-12-2012, 04:00 AM
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    No, too many gadgets actually slow you down when quilting.
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    Old 07-12-2012, 04:17 AM
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    Originally Posted by lfletcher
    I love my 1/4 inch ruler. It has a lip on it and you can place it and cut without thinking. I personally think it's a tool worth having.

    Ditto!! me too...
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