Anyone have an add a 1/4 inch ruler?

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06-13-2011, 06:56 PM

#141

quilterpam

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I have one and love it!!!

06-13-2011, 06:59 PM

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Marysewfun

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Originally Posted by MTS

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Originally Posted by Marysewfun

A 1/8" - what kind of patterns need a 1/8"? I have been fussing over the 1/4 " :-)

Miniature paper piecing.

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Wow, that is neat! Thank you for the reference, very eye-opening. :-)

06-13-2011, 07:09 PM

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Dee

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I have a small one and it does help.

06-13-2011, 07:25 PM

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cabinfever

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Originally Posted by Deborahlees

I also have a die for this....crazy thing looks like a little brass washer with a small hole in the center. You place it on the perimeter of your pattern that you need to add a quarter inch to and then put the tip of your pencil in the hole and guide it around the sides of your pattern and it adds the 1/4", good for cicles and such.

Can you post a picture of link to this device?

06-13-2011, 07:53 PM

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bjdemir

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I have both the 6" and 12" add a 1/4". I use mostly the 6" one as it is easier to handle. I use mine for paper piecing. Works great.

06-13-2011, 08:27 PM

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FranW

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Originally Posted by Kat29803

Use it every time I paper piece and couldn't do without it.

Same here! Was an excellent investment. Really makes PP'ing a lot easier!

06-13-2011, 09:02 PM

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cabinfever

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Originally Posted by My time

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?

A bandsaw would work well, but I would support it against a piece of wood, so no slipping getting your fingers too close to a blade! Also, best to cut from the front to the back, so if any sanding needs to be done to smooth the final edge, you won't scratch the marked face.

06-13-2011, 09:17 PM

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sewellie

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Originally Posted by Kat29803

Use it every time I paper piece and couldn't do without it.

I use mine all the time to make sure my 1/4 inch seams are really 1/4 inch. Also it's a must for paper piecing. I love mine.

06-14-2011, 01:16 AM

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Marion T

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I have a quarter rule, but have only used it once - to measure my quarter inch foot was sewing correctly! bit of a waste of space really - I prefer to use the quarter inch marks on my normal quilting ruler.