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Originally Posted by hobo2000
I apply the clear Cling Glad wrap on all of my rulers. On the small templates and rulers I use static cling you can get at any sign shop. You can see clearly and it doesn't raise the ruler off the fabric in places.
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I love the sandpaper dots. They work great!
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I got the plastic sheets that friction stick to the back of your ruler. I think that stuff is the best of all. It has made my cutting way more accurate.
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I've just been walking my hand up the ruler as I cut but that puts alot of pressure on your hand. I'm making a resolution here and now to get one of these aides to put on my rulers. Sounds like it's about a tie between sandpaper dots and Invisigrip on what works best. :lol:
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A dab of rubber cement will work in a pinch, but I prefer the sandpaper ones.
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I use plastic. buy four inches of the "bolt" at JoAnns. Cheap and works like a dream
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I have some smaller plastic templates and I just got out my handy-dandy glue gun and put a little dot of glue on each corner. It doesn't take much and........it works for me. Be sure to get it smooth. If you don't get it the way you like it the first time it picks off and you try it again.
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I use the static tape. You can't see it, but you can take it off and put it on anything. Its great on rulers and on the big squares too.
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The sandpaper dots are great!
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Steady Betty strips on JoAnns.com, last time I looked they were on sale for $1.79! Lots of strips and you use only a 1/4 inch pc on each ruler corner.:)
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I like the sandpaper dots because they are flat and allow the ruler to still hold the fabric in place. The clear dots are taller so when you make a cut the fabric can and does move causing problems. I really like the creative grid rulers, they have their own rough spots already on them. They don't grab the fabric like the sandpaper dots, but I do like the rulers. Took me a little while to get used to them, with 1/2" on one side and a 1" interval on the other so you have to be careful which side you are cutting from. You know the saying "measure twice, cut once"!
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hello. I think the best is still " invisagrip' cut 1/4 " smaller than youe ruler. just enough friction so you have no slippage!
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Originally Posted by EagarBeez
I would like to purchase some of those sticky things to put on my rulers to prevent slippage. I have come across, plain clear fabric grabber plastic dots, sandpaper dots and rubberized slip knots
Out of the 3 which do you think is better and where do I look to buy them. Thank you |
love " invisa grip' CLEAR PLASTIC FOR THE BACK OF YOUR RULERS.
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Alex Anderson (Simply Quilts) and The Quilt Show.com
She had a simple tip on her web e-mail today. Put a drop of clear nail polish on the bottom of the ruler and then sprinkle with salt. Let it dry and you are good to go and cheap too... I am going to try this and include it in the newsletter for the guild this month. |
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