Shape cut ruler and my bargello

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12-09-2013, 11:35 AM

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MargeD

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Oh my, I'd say you are off to a great start. I especially like your fabric choices, but then I've always been partial to purple and teal. Can't wait to see it when you're finished.

12-09-2013, 11:36 AM

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Love your colours. It's going to be a beautiful quilt

12-09-2013, 02:53 PM

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Corpus Christi here

12-09-2013, 02:56 PM

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Its really going to be beautiful when finished. And congrats on trying something new and being successful. Always great

12-09-2013, 03:42 PM

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Still sewing....here is where I am now. Progress is slow, but it is so much fun!! I am delighted that it looks good, as I have no real talent at visualizing end results.

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12-09-2013, 03:54 PM

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krissr

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I do not know what a shape cut ruler is. could you explain?

12-09-2013, 04:03 PM

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caspharm

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It looking good. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the finished quilt.

12-09-2013, 06:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krissr

I do not know what a shape cut ruler is. could you explain?

Google "shape cut ruler" and it will come up with all sorts of sites and images for it. I had forgotten about mine, dug it out of the closet and watched the You-Tube videos out and I am using it!! I also have a ruler/cutter combo - so now it depends on what I am cutting. They are pretty good. Look it up and you will find all kinds of good info on them. :-)

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12-09-2013, 06:18 PM

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Dina - that quilt is beautiful! Very nice, and perfect colors.

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12-09-2013, 07:12 PM

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Dina

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Quote:

Originally Posted by krissr

I do not know what a shape cut ruler is. could you explain?

A June Tailor Shape Cut Ruler...in case there is more than one such thing...is what I have. It is a ruler that has slits in it that your rotary cutter fits in. If you fold your fabric in fourths, wof, and line it up correctly (follow instructions or google how to use one) you can cut strips of fabric at any width, from 1/2 inch to 12 or 1/2 inch to 18 (depending on your ruler...I have one of each size.) Mine are in 1/2 inch intervals.

You can cut 2 1/2 inch strips for binding, four inch strips and then cut again to get four inch squares, etc. It is a wonderful tool. I got one of mine at Walmart and one at a quilt store. Like Marysewfun says, google it. You should get some images and more.

I have a great deal of trouble cutting a straight line, and this works wonderfully for me. If you have ever had trouble with your ruler moving, this would help that too, as this ruler doesn't move for me like others used to.

Dina