hoppyfrog

For me the 1/2" something is a must. I cut so many things at 6 1/2" so the even 6" just frustrates me.

I don't know if you have seen the neon tape that can be used on rulers but that sure would help distinguish the 1/2" side of the ruler from the whole inch on the other side. I love the neon tape. When I'm cutting a lot of the same size I mark the ruler 1/8" larger with the tape and I can speed cut to beat the band :wink:

wraez

I have one called 'Is It Square Tool' by Marti Michell and I HATE it, too many numbers, etc and confuses the daylights out of me.... hate having had spent the $ on it!!!! It is really easy to misread and make the wrong cuts on fabric.

If someone knows how to use this dang thing ...?

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA

LindaR

I love Rob rulers, but sadly he has gone out of business... :thumbdown: they are green and have my name on each one...easy to take to class.

Maride

I learned to quilt using Omnigrid and can not use anything else.

wesing

We use Creative Grids and love them. The "and 1/2" side is very helpful because most times I am cutting something and 1/2. Once you get in the habit of using them you don't even have to think about which side to use.

Darren

crazy cat lady

I have an Easy Rule 6 1/2 x 13 & an Easy Square. Jr. 6 1/2, They both have black lines & are much better to see than the ones with yellow lines :lol:

watterstide

My favorite rulers are from Creative Grids. worth every penny.
i have 3 now.

wish i knew then, what i know now..reguarding notions,tools and books!

bearisgray

Me, too. Learn and live, I guess.

Bev

I can tell you what I love, and what I really dislike because I've got a few of each. I love the O'Lipfa 24" long because it hangs on tight to the edge of my cutting table and keeps things straight. And I like the 6 1/2" O'Lipfa square ruler, because there's no fancy schmansy stuff on it. It's plain and clear to read. I also like the 18" long X 2 1/2" wide ruler by EZQuilting.
Those are the three I reach for constantly.
On the other hand I'm bothered by Creative Grids rulers because they have that extra half inch that I always forget about. They are supposed not to slip either but they do.
I was given a set of Marti Michell's Perfect Patchwork Templates for Christmas about six years ago and have yet to use them. I know they were very expensive and I feel bad about it, but I have just never had the occasion to need them. If anyone has any suggestions about their use, please let me know and I'll dust them off. 8-)

shamrock

Funny that you should ask. Last night I was finally finishing the blocks to a quilt started awhile back. I am attempting to square my 10 1/2 in blocks with my 12 1/2 in Optima square ruler. I HATE it. I want the 1 in on the right upper corner, I always get the 12 1/2 in. When I do get the 1 in on the right, its the 1 1/2 in measure. In frustration I turn it over to the yellow side, help! that's even worse. I know its me, I'm just glad I finished the quilt last night and I don't have to deal with it again!!!!!!!!!.
Ahh, I feel so much better.