Rotary Ruler Colours
#21
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Beiseker, Ab Canada
Posts: 494
I have the Omnigrid 8.5" x 24" and the 12.5" square. They have the black solid main lines, white 1/4" lines and yellow highlighting on all the main black lines. I quilt in my dining room, so the rulers currently sit on the window sill, with the 12.5" square one sitting upright. I noticed recently that the yellow colour is all fading from that one from sitting in the sun. Actually makes it a bit less distracting.
#22
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 91
I had many Omni grid rulers and over time have replaced them with creative grid. The yellow is too difficult to see clearly on the Omni grid, creative grid is black and white, easy to see. Also as mentioned, great grip on the back, and like the 1/2” inch mark on 2 sides, and 1” mark on the other two sides
#23
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Spring Lake, Michigan
Posts: 978
I hate the rulers with they yellow markings---they are very difficult to see, especially at night. I have purchased and absolutely the "Quilter's Select" rulers designed by Alex Anderson. They have a layer of a non-skid material on the back and the don't slide when cutting. Also are very easy to read and see through. One can read the numbers from top to bottom and bottom to top---so they are wonderful. I would replace all of my other rulers if I had the extra cash.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 11-13-2019 at 10:04 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
#25
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,094
With my vision issues I have different rulers for different fabrics, or I mark lines with tape where I want to be.
I don't ever cut smaller than a 1/4" increment, I will cut large and trim down for accuracy so rulers with 1/8" and 1/16th markings are way too busy for me. I can see where someone who makes miniatures or tiny units may have a different opinion.
I don't ever cut smaller than a 1/4" increment, I will cut large and trim down for accuracy so rulers with 1/8" and 1/16th markings are way too busy for me. I can see where someone who makes miniatures or tiny units may have a different opinion.
#26
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Horse Country, FL
Posts: 7,341
Ditto! I'm slowly replacing all my "old" rulers with Creative Grids. Except for a couple of Eleanor Burns rulers.
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