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    Old 06-06-2010, 12:18 PM
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    Just getting back into quilting I need to buy rulers. I have a 12 1/2" square one and a 6 x 24 ruler. What rulers do you have and use regularly and consider essential?
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    Old 06-06-2010, 12:26 PM
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    I really like the 6 1/2 inch square up, it comes in mighty handy and is inexpensive!
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    Old 06-06-2010, 12:27 PM
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    6x24 is my most used ruler
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    Old 06-06-2010, 12:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by sweet
    I really like the 6 1/2 inch square up, it comes in mighty handy and is inexpensive!
    I did just find the 6 1/2" ruler in one of my old Nancy Martin how-to books!
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    Old 06-06-2010, 01:28 PM
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    I love the June Taylor Shape Cut Ruler, the biggest you can afford the better!

    It cuts strips, squares, triangles and diamonds so easily in mass quanities. Kind of like chain stitching.

    My teacher at my quilt shop had me use it on my borders and I loved it so much I went out and bought 2.

    Here is a demo of the product:
    http://www.junetailor.com/shapecutvideo.htm
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    Old 06-06-2010, 01:32 PM
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    my newest favorite is the olfa frosted 6x12

    a joy to use, plus it's a real multi-tasker. the angle lines radiate from the center so it works as a strip cutter, for triangles, diamond, and other shapes, and as a "square in a square" ruler.
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    Old 06-06-2010, 01:34 PM
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    I agree with the ones others have mentioned and the other one I have been using alot is my 2 1/2" square.
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    Old 06-06-2010, 01:46 PM
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    I use a lot my 9 1/2 square too.
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    Old 06-06-2010, 02:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by no1jan
    I love the June Taylor Shape Cut Ruler, the biggest you can afford the better!

    It cuts strips, squares, triangles and diamonds so easily in mass quanities. Kind of like chain stitching.

    My teacher at my quilt shop had me use it on my borders and I loved it so much I went out and bought 2.

    Here is a demo of the product:
    http://www.junetailor.com/shapecutvideo.htm
    Thanks for that video. I am going to Ebay and look for one!
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    Old 06-06-2010, 02:43 PM
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    You already have my two most used rulers.
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