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Originally Posted by bjchad (Post 8163040)

It’s difficult to work wth large rulers on a domestic machine, so go for small or medium size on your straight ruler.

Large rulers are harder to work with on a longarm too.

I started with the Handiquilter Versa tool. It has a straight edge, an arc and a right angle and is just the right size for sit down quilting. Here’s a link.

https://www.amazon.com/Handi-gadgets...+quilter+ruler

I have a Juki longarm and purchased Juki's set of rulers. So far I have just experimented on practice sandwiches and not done any for real quilt with them. Probably a little bit timid on getting started.

I've really enjoyed the Westalee starter set. It has 6 rulers, and only costs $65. I like it so much, I got a set for my longarm, too. My 2 favorites in the set, which you can buy separately, are the "Circles on Quilts Spinning Wheel 36 #COQSPW36 and "Spine-E-Fex No. 4 - 3 1/2."

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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan (Post 8163006)

one can go crazy buying fun looking rulers. [ask me how i know]. i would start with a straight ruler and an arc. if/when you accomplish work with those, then look at fancier ones... there are so many out there now. i have not gotten Angela Walters' ones yet, but they look cool and have cute names.

you are so funny QuiltnNan, and there is good advice too! Lots of good advice from there as well. If I were doing it over again, I would start with a smallish straight edge, especially if you are quilting on a domestic as you don’t have as much room to swing your ruler around with the throat space. The Versa Tool Handi Quilter has is a good learning tool with a couple of arcs and straight edges. A little pricey I admit. A 6-10” straight edge with 1/4” etchings/marks is my go to that I use on 99% of my quilts still. Have fun and watch some YouTube videos.

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Originally Posted by Sailorwoman (Post 8162947)

I have decided to challenge myself to learn ruler work quilting and I thought that 6 weeks before Christmas would be a great time to add to my Christmas list. So, to all of you quilters who are way ahead of me, what rulers would you recommend for someone who has only recently learned to spell "ruler work". I have already ordered the ruler work foot for my domestic Juki which does have an extension table. I am primarily interested in rulers that are great for absolute beginners but that have some versatility. I appreciate your advice and suggestions, as always.

I had success st this site: http://www.punchwithjudy.com.au. It was much cheaper with the AU exchange rate and she includes 8 (I think) forever video classes. She also had s newsletter and is very responsive. I got the student ruler set there were around 6 in the pack. For the whole deal I paid less than $100 US including the foot. I did a lot of research. Now I haven’t sewn a single ruler project 😂 but if I do I’m über ready. Hahahah

I took a class last summer and purchased a set from the Bernina dealer. They were all easy to use.

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Do you find that you need a straight edge ruler as well as the starter? Also, do the Westalee rulers have any anti-slip on the back?

My favorite straight edge is the HandiQuilter "Skinny Ruler." It's not as bulky, and has lots of great lines on it. The bigger straight ruler is often too big to work with.

My favorite anti-slip stuff is "HandiGrip." You can see through it and it really holds better than anything I've tried, including what's included with the Westalee rulers. It is kinda rough, so you couldn't use it on silky fabrics that might snag.

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Originally Posted by Sailorwoman (Post 8163375)

Do you find that you need a straight edge ruler as well as the starter? Also, do the Westalee rulers have any anti-slip on the back?

I've been wanting to try ruler quilting. I think I'll add them to my Christmas list.