A new ruler/cutter??
03-01-2014, 08:04 PM
#12
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I have the Fiskars and like it quite well. I find it's best for cutting strips. I usually grab another ruler if I'm cutting into smaller squares or triangles. It's very easy to use. I got mine at Joann's with a 50% off coupon.
03-01-2014, 08:39 PM
#13
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I'm left handed. Does this ruler (or any that have been discussed) have numbering, etc. set up both directions and a cutter that slides easily from either direction? Just curious. I have a list of things that are almost impossible to use by the lefthanded, yet perfectly good for others. Joyce in DE.
Being left handed also that was my first question. The ruler in the picture is definitely for a rightie!
03-02-2014, 10:47 AM
#14
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I just logged in for the first time in AGES to mention this. I have two of the old models--I gave one in the box to a friend for Christmas this year. If the work as well as the old ones, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
03-02-2014, 12:20 PM
#15
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Thank you everyone for your responses! Not sure I will jump on the bandwagon just yet as I just purchased the Quilters Slidelock ruler set. But, it just may be something I can't live without down the road!!
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
http://quiltersslidelock.com/
03-02-2014, 12:35 PM
#17
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Gale; I wish I would have known about the Fiskar's & Sew Easy ruler/cutter combo BEFORE buying the slidelock. I LOVE the slidelock very much but was actually looking for the ruler/cutter combo.... the only ones I had found were the Quilt Cut 2 and the AccuQuilt systems... oh well.... live and learn!
03-03-2014, 04:51 AM
#18
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I have the Sew Easy and I really like it for quilt fabrics that exceed 44-45" in width. I guess I would use it more but I LOVE my Martelli rotary cutter so much that it is my go-to ruler for almost everything I cut. I also have a dusty Accuquilt GO! Hope this helps.
03-03-2014, 05:44 AM
#19
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Since quilting fabric tends to be 45" wide at the most, half that is less than 24", the length of the standard rulers. Why do they think we need it wider? Using this would mean that your rotary cutter wouldn't have the chance to slip away from the ruler, so that might be an advantage. But I would want to practice with it before purchasing, since I'm not sure the pressure on the blade would be right, or that the depth setting would be easy to select or change. I'd be interested in seeing it at a quilt show.
03-03-2014, 06:25 AM
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I'm left handed. Does this ruler (or any that have been discussed) have numbering, etc. set up both directions and a cutter that slides easily from either direction? Just curious. I have a list of things that are almost impossible to use by the lefthanded, yet perfectly good for others. Joyce in DE.
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