Jojk

Hey,

Can anyone recommend a good book for ruler quilting. I'm a beginner but I have been doing some ruler quilting. I'm mostly looking for pattern ideas but tips and tricks are welcome too.

I should note I have the Westalee basic ruler set and I've been experimenting with a couple of cat-shaped templates I had my husband create on his 3D printer.

Thanks

Tartan

Amanda Murphy rulerwork book is a good one.

juliasb

I have not yet ventured into ruler work but it is definitely in my future! I love the look. I must be nice to have a DH that has a 3D printer to make such rulers for you just the way you would like them.

SusieQOH

I don't have any books but there are Youtube videos and also if you are a member of Bluprint they have classes.
Angela Walters is great.

BonnieJP

I'm relatively new to FMQ with rulers too. After looking at some books available through my local library, I purchased "Rulerwork Quilting Idea Book: 59 Outline Designs to Fill with Free Motion Quilting, Tips for Longarm & Domestic Machines" by Amanda Murphy. It has lots of helpful tips and design ideas.

quiltedsunshine

Janet Collins has a good book, but it is specifically for the Westalee rulers.

quiltingshorttimer

angela Walters has several good books and she also has a FB Free Motion challenge (think she's on 3rd one) that gives you lots of tips/techniques. Her Shape-by-Shape books show lots of designs and many use rulers and are "dot-to-dot" (meaning you use seams on blocks to help guide off of)

Jojk

We're having fun with the printer that's for sure. Right now its just templates. I think putting together something that has ruler marks on it is the next step once I get more experience with the techniques.

quiltedsunshine

Oh! DH has been talking about getting a 3D printer, but I hadn't thought about making my own rulers! Thank you for the great idea!

Jo Belmont

Try the YouTube videos from Handi Quilter Live on ruler work. They show them in use with various purposes. Has helped me a lot. You might find them helpful as well.