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    Old 10-01-2013, 09:23 AM
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    I had owner of a LQS tell me to put basting spray on the back of my templates to hold in place. What a miracle that is. I use a temporary spray, spray it real good, can still see all marks and let dry. really hold. Can easily be removed with rubbing alcohol and start over. I have sprayed all my rulers too. I am tired of all the little rubber grippers, sandpaper, velcro or whatever else I might have tried along the way. I hope this helps someone else as it did me.
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    Old 10-01-2013, 01:52 PM
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    I have been doing this ever since I started to quilt. I got tired of my rulers moving. Fingernail polish will also remove any excess dirt or lint that may get on your rulers.
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    I did that on an omnigrid ruler. Then used alcohol to remove it -- ALL my black grids came off!! SOOO be careful.
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    Old 10-01-2013, 02:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by pokeyscorner
    I did that on an omnigrid ruler. Then used alcohol to remove it -- ALL my black grids came off!! SOOO be careful.
    Right on!

    I'd also be concerned about the residue that sticks to the quilt ... and the dirt that would collect as a result.
    Of course, not an issue if you are making it up from start to finish to the washing machine in short order ... though for many, speed is not the normal process!!
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    Old 10-02-2013, 07:45 AM
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    I will have to give it a try.
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    Old 10-02-2013, 11:08 PM
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    I use the Grip Strips from Guidelines4quilting.com They are life saver for me.
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