I agree too.....

I think that these tools would be great for anyone who has a problem with the 1/4 inch allowance, as well as for beginners (such as me), who need extra help in making sure that it is accurate and to save me time and headaches.

Making a test "block" is the method that works for me.

1) Cut three strips "my" version of 2 inches - they are actually a smidge wider because of the space between the cutter blade and the ruler - approximately 6.5 inches long

2) Sew them together - using "my" version of a 1/4 inch seam

3) Press the seams - however you prefer - I usually press them all to one side - some people press them open

4) Measure across the result- this should be 5 inches by approximately 6.5 inches.

5) If the result is NOT 5 inches across the three strips, I need to do some adjusting -

a) If LESS than 5 inches - First, check the pressing to make sure there are no "pleats/crease" by the seams, - if that is okay, then I could place the ruler a bit differently so I get slightly wider strips - OR - I could make a slightly narrower seam

b) If MORE than 5 inches - cut the strips a smidge narrower - or - make the seams a smidge wider

Seams easier than messing around with those rulers.

I would rather not have to guess at how to fix it. That is just me - what do i know - i am new.

That's why more than one thing is available - of course, all that variety can be confusing, too.

Oh Shaverg,
You have to try them they work fast so no messing up....
I like mine.

Thanks, Connie. I will definitely give them a try. There is a pattern for a Christmas tree, that is really pretty. Thought that would be my first project.

M.I.Late,
They are great...