Do I Really Need an "Add a Quarter" Ruler?

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07-12-2012, 04:59 AM

#91

puppy

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i have parkinsons..i use this ruler all the time..but then i shake. it keeps me from cutting to close.

07-12-2012, 05:16 AM

#92

quiltmom04

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnamarie

I paper piece all the time and no, you don't need that ruler. It is totally unnecessary.

I disagree. I do a lot of paper piecing and this tool makes the process MUCH easier and so much more accurate. I can't tell you how many time I cut off the 1/4" seam allowance before I got this tool.( I guess you really don't NEED a rotary cutter - you can still use templates!

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07-12-2012, 05:57 AM

#93

dobies rock!

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Quote:

Originally Posted by burchquilts

I've never PP'ed so I suppose I should keep my mouth shut (like that's gonna happen... LOL!). It was my understanding that when you trimmed your pieces, it didn't really matter what size you seam allowance was. Am I wrong in thinking that?

It's not really so much about the seam allowance, but the accuracy of laying down the next piece. You lay it right against where you trimmed with the ruler and the piece covers it's spot with no gaps.

07-12-2012, 06:53 AM

#94

sulyle

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It's not absolutely necessary but like so many tools it makes things easier for you. I love mine.

07-12-2012, 07:25 AM

#95

PAsister

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Depends on which paper piecing method you use, but I follow either Carol Doak's method or Judy Mathhieson's method and find my accuracy is much better with the ruler especially on long narrow points, wouldn't do without it now!

07-12-2012, 08:24 AM

#96

BellaBoo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtsyOne

I recently took a paper-piecing class and half the items on the supply list were totally unnecessary expenditures. One of those items was the 1/4" add-a-quarter ruler. It's still in the package and if I could find the receipt I would definitely return it. I found that my 6" x 24" ruler worked wonderfully for cutting off the excess fabrics (the blocks were 12" x 6").

If the ruler is still in the package then how do you know it wasn't useful to you?

07-12-2012, 08:29 AM

#97

ellifour

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i have both the 6 and 12 inch rulers, only used them when I took a class with Carol Doak. I do lots of paper piecing and use any of my see thru rules.

07-12-2012, 08:50 AM

#98

GammaLou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider

I totally agree. It's completely unnecessary.

Me 3. I have one but don't use it very often. My regular rulers work just fine.

07-12-2012, 08:51 AM

#99

MrsM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaperPrincess

Well, I guess I'm 'odd girl out'. I love my add a quarter ruler for paper piecing. The bottom isn't flat, the 1/4" part is a bit thicker so all you have to do is butt the edge of the raised portion against your folded back seam, cut then line up your next piece.

Me too! I also use mine when I made triangles from squares.

07-12-2012, 09:11 AM

#100

winia

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Location: Bushkill, Pa

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I just finished a double wedding ring bed runner which was paper pieced. It is a vital piece of equipment when you are paper piecing. I could not have done it without that and a business card.