How do I keep my ruler from slipping?

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12-31-2010, 06:54 PM

#61

quiltingandmore

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I use a small piece of rubber shelf liner under my ruler.

12-31-2010, 07:19 PM

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smitty

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Originally Posted by Pickle

After reading all these good hints, I will share mine. A friend told me if you put your little finger off of the ruler and on the cutting table it does help to keep it from slipping.I hope you can understand this.
Pickle

I was taught this way also & it works well. I also use the clear stuff & it stays on forever. if you fold your fabric so you only use a 12" ruler, it should help control. 24" rulers do take careful cutting.

12-31-2010, 08:22 PM

#63

nonnie60

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I use Invisigrip (great sale at Michaels afew months ago for $1.50)which works well and the Gypsy Gripper is wonderful. And of course practice. Good luck.

12-31-2010, 08:25 PM

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LoisN

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Originally Posted by quiltingandmore

I use a small piece of rubber shelf liner under my ruler.

I use the rubber shelf liner too. Works great. That tip was given to our quilt guild at a workshop given by Pat Speth.

01-01-2011, 12:08 AM

#65

quiltingnana1

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I use the gypsy gripper. Love it! Works great! Comes in a small size, too.

01-01-2011, 06:35 AM

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Roberta

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

There is a roll of blue-ish clear tape (feels like saran wrap) that you can stick to the ruler. It is non-intrusive and you can definitely feel the difference.

http://www.quiltersreview.com/articl...t/050418_a.asp

Another tip I can give you is DO NOT hold the ruler in the middle. Instead, hold it at the lower third and cut only as far as your hand, then walk your hand up to the next section and cut some more until you have made a complete cut.

I do that and also keep my "pinky" off the ruler and right up against the mat. It seems to help with the slipping. Of course I also have the sandpaper dots.

01-01-2011, 08:12 AM

#67

krisgray

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Originally Posted by snow

I use a 6lbs. of canned pototoes to hold my ruler. It works!!

Love it! LOL! A picture in my mind. Seriously, next I'm doing a lot of cutting - I'm grabbing a can!

01-01-2011, 08:20 AM

#68

krisgray

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Originally Posted by AliceQ

Many of you have mentioned using the Invisigrip. I tried it and it made no difference at all. My rulers still slipped. What was I doing wrong. I'm considering using some Zots (from my scrapbooking supplies) and tapping my finger on them to take away a lot of the stickiness first.

Invisigrip helped at first for a while but it must wear out or something b/c my rulers slip again. Have been told that double sided tape works. Of course, that would have to be replaced too but might be cheaper than Inivisigrip.

01-01-2011, 10:17 AM

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Gabrielle's Mimi

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Try placing a few fingers off the side of the ruler. If you are a "rightie" and hold your ruler with your left hand, place your "pinkie" and ring finger on the fabric, not on the ruler. Line up the ruler, then place your hand on the lower third of the ruler. Cut to that point, leaving the rotary cutter in the fabric, touching the ruler. Stop, and move your hand up to the middle of the ruler. When you get to the level of your left hand, stop, move your hand near the top of the ruler, then cut to the end. Hope this helps.

01-01-2011, 01:24 PM

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wakrueger

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The ruler I bought had grips with it that look like the stick ons that you put on the bottom of lamps. You could probably use the stick ons that are used for cabinet doors too.