Anyone have an add a 1/4 inch ruler?
06-13-2011, 07:41 AM
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I am thinking of getting one - I hsve been using one of my Quilt in a Day rulers that is "clear to see through" with good clear 1/4 inch on it and that works good but I think the Add-A-Quarter has a nitch that butts up to the seam and is easier to place.
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06-13-2011, 08:01 AM
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I have two of these, both sizes...they work very well with paper piecing, although I have grab it to do other sewing related things with them...I like it and it is very useful, specially if you do a lot of pp.
06-13-2011, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MTS
It's for a paper piecing class, right?
Here's a picture:
http://www.buy.com/prod/add-a-quarte...217369647.html
It also comes in a 6 inch length, which might be easier to deal with depending on the blocks you're making.
It's a fabulous little notion to have, and I use it ALL the time when I'm paper piecing.
Nicely put! I have both the 6" and the 12" add-a-qtrs, and when paper piecing, my work comes out SOOOO much better, and my trimming is A-1. I went to a Carol Doak workshop without one and within 30 minutes bought the two I have. While other rulers/markers work well, I wanted to really hone my precision for foundation piecing. I wouldn't trade them or set them aside for anything else; although I don't FP all that often, when I do I know my work is precise.
You can pp without it, but if your teacher is going to be using it in class for a new technique (to you), you're probably better off having it. I'm sure the shop sells it.
Here's a picture:
http://www.buy.com/prod/add-a-quarte...217369647.html
It also comes in a 6 inch length, which might be easier to deal with depending on the blocks you're making.
It's a fabulous little notion to have, and I use it ALL the time when I'm paper piecing.
Nicely put! I have both the 6" and the 12" add-a-qtrs, and when paper piecing, my work comes out SOOOO much better, and my trimming is A-1. I went to a Carol Doak workshop without one and within 30 minutes bought the two I have. While other rulers/markers work well, I wanted to really hone my precision for foundation piecing. I wouldn't trade them or set them aside for anything else; although I don't FP all that often, when I do I know my work is precise.
You can pp without it, but if your teacher is going to be using it in class for a new technique (to you), you're probably better off having it. I'm sure the shop sells it.
06-13-2011, 09:17 AM
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Yes I have one and it is a useful tool. I'm sure it's for paper-piecing . You could take your 12 inch ruler and see if that works. Otherwise maybe you could find a way to break it in half. It would be more manageable at only 6 I'm he's in length. Hey ladies anyone know how cut an acrylic ruler in half?
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