Do I Really Need an "Add a Quarter" Ruler?
#92
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! )
#93
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.
#95
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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!
#96
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").
#99
Me too! I also use mine when I made triangles from squares.
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