Quilting Notions You Don't Like or Use
11-26-2020, 09:20 AM
#11
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There several very good video how to use this ruler on youtube. Before I buy a speciality ruler I always watch a video how it's used first.
11-26-2020, 10:50 AM
#12
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Location: Missouri
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The June Tailor shape cut ruler? mat? The plastic thingy with slots for your rotary cutter. My friend thinks it is the best thing since sliced bread. I'm glad I bought mine on sale because I have used it twice. The first time I miss cut so many strips that I had to change the pattern. The second time I guess I got too much speed going because I almost slit thru the plastic edge. I usually use a ruler and a piece of masking tape (and a role of masking tape costs a whole pile less than that June Tailor thingy)
11-26-2020, 12:07 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Waterford Michigan
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I bought this tool, it was a glider to glide your quilt through your DSM when quilting. A big waste it was. I could never get it to move along as advertised. Another thing I bought was a Flynn Frame another useless item and a costly one at that.
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11-26-2020, 01:37 PM
#15
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I loved the John Flynn frame and used it to quilt many large crib quilts. I kept trying and one day it was oh this is how it's done and it was smooth as silk afterwards. I think most get frustrated after a couple times tying to use it and give up. I wouldn't use it for a big quilt but for smaller donation quilts it's great.
11-26-2020, 04:10 PM
#16
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I've had to look up almost all the devices mentioned. (I'm new to quilting) some of the rulers look like they could be handy to have around. I hesitate to purchase any specialty ruler, concerned i might not use it and it would all be a waste of money. I think as i gain more experience i might be more interested in some of the specialty rulers but for now, I should probably stick to learning how to cut things using a standard ruler first. Do y'all think that is prudent? What was it that drew you to purchase some of these rulers? Just curious.
That said, several years ago, at a sewing and quilting expo, I purchased a Creative Grids slotted ruler. I really like it. So far. 0
all I've used it for us strips but it does do that very well. Haha
That said, several years ago, at a sewing and quilting expo, I purchased a Creative Grids slotted ruler. I really like it. So far. 0
all I've used it for us strips but it does do that very well. Haha
11-26-2020, 05:02 PM
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11-26-2020, 05:10 PM
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11-26-2020, 05:13 PM
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I had almost forgotten the craze over the twister until just recently when I wanted something quick for a Christmas wall hanging for my granddaughter's new, very tiny apartment. I used the twister for a Christmas wreath. It's been awhile!! But here's the reminder to NOT mix up those pieces. The secret behind twister it to keep them in order. Twister makes a great wreath!
It looked like it could be handy. I saw a wreath using it and it was very cute. Do you have a pic of yours?
