Ruler question
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Ruler question
We had a discussion about this ruler before, but I couldn't find where. Maybe someone knows what I'm talking about. Its a large square ruler with slots around the perimeter to draw a line to help trim up blocks evenly. Its got a hefty price tag from what I remember. Sound familiar? What's it called? Thanks
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Are you sure the slots were there to draw lines? Did it square up any block or just a specific one, like a HST? I'm wondering if it was the discussion on Bloc Loc HST rulers. There are no slots, but there is a groove that sits over the seam and allows you to trim perfect HSTs. They are pricey.
Other than that, June Taylor has quite a few different rulers with cutting slots.
Other than that, June Taylor has quite a few different rulers with cutting slots.
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I don't remember the post. I saw something this year that I thought was EB but it was for a specific quilt pattern. I just use square up rulers to trim my blocks. There were these items posted on Nancy's Notions:
http://search.nancysnotions.com/?q=t...h=&sp_cs=UTF-8
http://search.nancysnotions.com/?q=t...h=&sp_cs=UTF-8
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It is the Block Marker Ruler. I have both sizes. One of the best tools I have.
Here is a video how to use them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QA9zuMHA4
Here is a video how to use them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QA9zuMHA4
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I think you might be referring to this post about the June Tailor Grid Marker:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t269358.html
It only marks one direction, so you'd need to pick it up, line up the horizontal line with your traced edge & then trace again. It's $30 at JAF without a coupon, so it's not terribly expensive. I've never used it, so I can't say how well it would work.
Personally, if I had a decent sum of money to buy something to square up various sized blocks, I'd buy the Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Adjustable Square ($75). http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=13
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...t-t269358.html
It only marks one direction, so you'd need to pick it up, line up the horizontal line with your traced edge & then trace again. It's $30 at JAF without a coupon, so it's not terribly expensive. I've never used it, so I can't say how well it would work.
Personally, if I had a decent sum of money to buy something to square up various sized blocks, I'd buy the Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Adjustable Square ($75). http://www.karenkaybuckley.com/store.php?cat=13
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I have the Karen Kay Buckley Perfect Adjustable Ruler set. It is not like the Block Marker ruler. The Block Marker gives you 1/4" seam lines when one block may be off from another.
I have to say the Karen Buckley ruler set comes in the prettiest storage box I've seen.
I have to say the Karen Buckley ruler set comes in the prettiest storage box I've seen.
Last edited by Onebyone; 12-20-2015 at 09:50 AM.
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It is the Block Marker Ruler. I have both sizes. One of the best tools I have.
Here is a video how to use them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QA9zuMHA4
Here is a video how to use them:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1QA9zuMHA4
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