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06-08-2014, 07:24 AM

#31

fangman

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A friend and I just bought both the 14" and 24" slidelock rulers, and just love them. We cut the fabrics for a lot of our kits, and it is very helpful.

06-08-2014, 08:20 AM

#32

Teri D

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Another vote for the Slide Lock Rulers!!!! They are pricey but they were worth the expense for me.....

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Originally Posted by quiltjoey

I use my ruler with a "Quilter's Slide Lock" tool. Works perfectly every time. I have the long one and the short one.
A friend told me about them. I have always been rotary cutting challenged! The website is: quiltersslidelock.com

06-08-2014, 09:50 AM

#33

darlin

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I have an Alto cutting system. Helps me so I can focus on the cut not holding the fabric since I have MS. Great help for me.

06-08-2014, 10:43 AM

#34

jcrow

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Originally Posted by quiltjoey

I have a Quilter's Slide Lock tool, also. Boy, does it ever hold the fabric still. I only wish they put a ruler on it instead of just clear plastic. But it sure works if you have problems with moving your ruler.

06-08-2014, 11:07 AM

#35

shirleyd

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Originally Posted by Auntevie

I use a long 24" ruler and then put a glass paper weight on it at the top end. It isn't in the way, but keeps the top from slipping as I cut from the bottom up. Hope that makes sense.

That's a great idea. I have trouble with my ruler slipping on the fabric. Why didn't I think of that?!

06-08-2014, 11:20 AM

#36

Karamarie

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A tip I learned at a class was when cutting, put your little finger of the hand holding the ruler just off the ruler and this stabilizes it as you cut. Works for me.

06-08-2014, 01:08 PM

#37

mimi=17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Teri D

Another vote for the Slide Lock Rulers!!!! They are pricey but they were worth the expense for me.....

another vote here. they are pricey BUT I do waste as much fabric now. u have to have Good TOOLS,, that's my story hugs

06-08-2014, 01:16 PM

#38

mjhaess

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Start with straight salvages and I like to use a small piece of shelf liner under part of my 5x18 ruler....

06-08-2014, 02:13 PM

#39

Painiacs

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I use june taylor cutting system! Love it, make sure fabric is flat with no folds

06-08-2014, 03:22 PM

#40

Pennyhal

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If the fabric is off grain to start with, you'll end up with the v no matter how straight you cut the edge. After two cuts I re-exam the fabric and straighten it if needed.