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04-01-2011, 06:31 PM

#11

okiepastor

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I have good luck placing my hand on the mat AND the ruler....

04-01-2011, 06:43 PM

#12

LeslieFrost

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Invisigrip! It is clear plastic that clings once it's applied to the back of the ruler. I don't know WHY it works, but it does.

04-01-2011, 06:57 PM

#13

sueisallaboutquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prism99

If you plan to cut lots of strips, getting a June Tailor Shape Cut mat will help keep your cuts straight. I prefer using that to using a ruler, although sandpaper dots on the bottom of my ruler do help keep it from slipping. Also, when using a ruler, I am careful to keep part of my hand on the mat (part of hand on ruler, part on mat); that also helps prevent slipping.

I LOOOOVE that mat!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

04-01-2011, 07:15 PM

#14

Dolphyngyrl

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I Use june tailor shape cut ruler, and i put the clear dots on it

04-01-2011, 07:21 PM

#15

TonnieLoree

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I have sandpaper and felt dots. I've also used hot glue gun dots. All are an improvement over nothing. You can even try roughing up the edges on back side of your ruler with some 60 grit sand paper.