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05-26-2016, 12:16 PM

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Material Witness

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I'm going to look at Harbor Freight for the 6 foot ruler. $11 at Lowe's, $13 at Home Depot.

05-26-2016, 05:06 PM

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MadQuilter

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It depends. If there are guidelines "built in" to the pattern, then I just wing it. I have also marked the first line and then used the guide to run along the first line. There is also the modern twist of a slightly wavy grid and then it doesn't matter.

05-26-2016, 05:41 PM

#23

Sandra in Minnesota

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My walking foot has two removable arms on it, and I just follow the previous line.

05-26-2016, 08:32 PM

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Anniedeb

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I use thin 1/4" masking tape I get at JAF. I used to work in advertising, and we used 1/4" correction tape a ton, so I got really good at putting it down straight. I've tried the wider tape, but haven't had much luck.

05-27-2016, 12:54 AM

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Jane Quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts

and most sewing machines come with that silver L shaped tool. The long side inserts just above the foot and you set it at any width you wist. Sew the first line and then line up the short side with the sewn row and just work your way across that way.Even my 1800's treadle came with one .

I use this and tilt up the L tool so it doesnt touch the fabric, but rides just above the previous stitching line.

05-27-2016, 01:24 AM

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Jane Quilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sahansen44

I use blue painter's tape and move it for each cross hatch. This works on lap size or smaller quilts.

what size painters tape do you use?

05-27-2016, 02:09 AM

#27

Mkotch

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Sometimes I eyeball the straight line from corner to corner of the pieces in the top. Other times I use painter's tape, and other times I mark. Depends on what I'm quilting.