My slippery ruler cure.

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11-13-2010, 07:41 PM

#61

Marysewfun

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab-ra-holic

I've tried everything I could to get my ruler not to slip while I was cutting so I decided to get myself a "Quick Release Clamp". It works like a charm.

Hah! Would you believe after reading this, my husband and I happened to go shopping and I checked 3 stores for the clamp like you have - I found two styles that were so tight in the spring I couldn't open them with both hands (!) - and otherwise they were sold out of the ones like yours (unless I wanted 16 of them in one bag). I shall keep looking, I think you have a great idea there! :-)
Mary

11-13-2010, 07:53 PM

#62

Pins n' Ndls

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Once again the QB came through !! What an ingenius group of gals and guys. You are all so generous sharing your helpful tips.Thanks to all

11-13-2010, 08:02 PM

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needles3thread

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Honeydew, I would love to see a picture of the quilt
in your avatar.

11-13-2010, 08:30 PM

#64

gramma8

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Originally Posted by klgreene

This is a wonderful idea. I balance on one leg when I am cutting long strips, and my ruler always seems to move. I will steal one of these from my DH and see how that helps me. Thanks....quilters are the best....and the smartest!

I discovered using the clamps quite a while back, now my DH has to come borrow them from me :-D

11-13-2010, 08:36 PM

#65

Blue Bell

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Wonderful idea.

11-13-2010, 08:54 PM

#66

kwheeler

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I have the same problem. Thanks for the solution. Very clever.

11-13-2010, 09:19 PM

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desertrose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab-ra-holic

I've tried everything I could to get my ruler not to slip while I was cutting so I decided to get myself a "Quick Release Clamp". It works like a charm.

Peggy that's the best idea next to another set of hands I seen in long time. Quilter's are the most creative people I've even known. Give us a problem and we'll find a solution every time!

Kudos,
Andie :-D :-D :-D

11-13-2010, 10:04 PM

#68

cag1949

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Great idea! Thanks!

11-13-2010, 11:22 PM

#69

Cookie64

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Great idea, I have a hard time too. Thanks for sharing.

Cookie

11-14-2010, 04:53 AM

#70

donnahbm3

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I had this problem also, then my daughter gave me some of the rubbery shelf liner. I cut little squares and adhere to each corner of the ruler with doublesided tape. Works like a charm.