Ruler question
08-20-2011, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
Originally Posted by Xstitshmom
gridded cutting mats = the thing you lay your fabric on and not a "gridded" ruler???
I will compare my smaller ruler(s) with my larger one(s) and then if they match up I am comfortable using them all on the same project :D:D:D
So many rulers, many mesurments , cused many sizes, we need squaring for our rulers :shock: :evil:
08-20-2011, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PegD
Dumb question, but where do you put the fabric on the line? Right at the right edge, at the left edge or in the middle. Also some lines are thicker than others.
08-20-2011, 10:59 AM
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i try to stay with the same brand of rulers. I believe within each brand the marks are consistent. but it is best to measure to make sure so you can adjust accordingly.
I use the 6x24 and the 6"x12 from Omnigrid a lot.
I use the 6x24 and the 6"x12 from Omnigrid a lot.
08-21-2011, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Doesn't matter as long as you're consistent.
Some people cut "wide", some cut "narrow".
This can also be affected by whether you are tall or short, stand to cut, or table height, did you know that?
Some people cut "wide", some cut "narrow".
This can also be affected by whether you are tall or short, stand to cut, or table height, did you know that?
08-21-2011, 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
Honestly, I've never heard that about rulers. I use many different rulers doing my projects and I've never had a problem.
i will say, i do not like using the rulers that have the 1/2 in mark on the end.
08-21-2011, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Holice
i try to stay with the same brand of rulers. I believe within each brand the marks are consistent. but it is best to measure to make sure so you can adjust accordingly.
I use the 6x24 and the 6"x12 from Omnigrid a lot.
I use the 6x24 and the 6"x12 from Omnigrid a lot.
i think every beginner needs the 6 x 24 ruler, no matter what the brand name it...
08-21-2011, 06:53 AM
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I think that when rulers (and rotary cutter) were first put on the market, there were a lot of inconsistancies, but we have come a long way with manufacturing and what quilters really want out of products. Twenty years ago, many manufacturers were not as accurate with products as they are now.
08-21-2011, 07:00 AM
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I have a 6x24 OLD Dritz with brown markings that I use to cut, but never to measure. I try to use the same ruler when measuring, usually a 12x12 or 6x6, same brand. It just makes sense.
Funny how we get "comfortable" with rulers. I don't like the yellow Omni rulers. I can't see the markings as well.
Funny how we get "comfortable" with rulers. I don't like the yellow Omni rulers. I can't see the markings as well.
08-22-2011, 04:10 AM
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I use the "Quilters Rule: rulers. They have a gripper strip on the lines that aid in stable cutting. It is also important to remember the line is part of the fabric, not off the fabric.
These rulers don't have all those distracting designs on it. just lines and measurements.
Julia
These rulers don't have all those distracting designs on it. just lines and measurements.
Julia
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