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skjack 08-02-2012 05:25 AM

I love my June Taylor ruler too. I also have the shape pro it cuts 2/5 inch strips fast. also love it for making 5" squares fast. we had an exchange of 5" sqaure to get ready for Pat speth from Nickel quits. love them both..

Calran 08-02-2012 05:37 AM

Love the ruler and it's made in USA

sept97 08-02-2012 05:44 AM

wow I'm glad to hear most like it. I bought it with a 50% off coupon but I haven't used it yet

vickig626 08-02-2012 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by Neesie (Post 5408869)
I love my JT shape cut strip ruler; used it for a TIC.

As for it being flimsy, you do have to be careful about keeping your rotary blade straight.

I agree. I find it not as accurate unless you are very careful to not let the plastic slats move as you cut. At least that's my experience. I do use it once in a while if my strips are at least 2-1/2" or more. But I still get some "wave" in my strips but I try to be very accurate when I cut.

JudyTheSewer 08-02-2012 12:14 PM

I love the ruler too. It is a bit flimsy but it is so helpful that I'll continue to use it when I need several strips. I've always held down the ruler with two fingers pushing down the pastic next to the slot I am cutting in to help stabilize it. (And, yes, I do this without any finger protection - I live dangerously and am still a kickin'.) Today when I cut strips for a 1-1/2 inch inner border, I used MCH's idea of putting a different ruler next to the slot instead. That seemed to work pretty well. I think I just need to get more used to doing it that way and I am sure I will love it.

crtwelvecats 08-02-2012 01:00 PM

love mine. sometime I will just hold a ruler with the non slip clear vinyl on it on top. (sorry forgot what the cleat non slip stuff is called.

Jingle 08-02-2012 05:00 PM

I have one too, went a while not using it. Now I use it alot, even cut squares with it. I like the tip to put a ruler on top for stability. I mark the lines I'm going to cut on with blue painters tape. I mark my rulers with Blue Painters tape, along the lines I'm going to cut my blocks/strips so I know they will be the size I want.

Latrinka 08-02-2012 05:57 PM

Wow, that is a lot of little squares!

kaylfordsollimo 08-02-2012 07:51 PM

I've had one for many years and it gets a good workout for me and our guild charity quilt group. So, ABSOLUTELY!


Originally Posted by misskira (Post 5408852)
Bought the June Tailor shape cut strip ruler at Joann's today with a 40% off coupon. I have almost 4000 1.5x1.5 squares to cut from 17 colors of yardage. Do you think this will work?it looks like iwould be amazing for accuracy and a huge time saver. Figured I would ask for opinions before I open it. :)

Thanks!


suzanprincess 08-02-2012 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by MCH (Post 5408981)
I put a ruler next to where I want to make the cut. That seems to stabilize the JT ruler. The JT ruler does help with accuracy.

To clarify, if I'm cutting 3" strips, I would place a ruler on the JT ruler between the 3" and the 3 1/2" slot. It works!!

This sounds like a great idea to add stability--I'll be sure to try it the next time I cut strips with the JT!


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