Using Two Rulers to Cut- need help
#1
Does anyone know where to find a tutorial to do this? I searched on Omnigrid's site, nothing there... I discovered that my cutting mat is way off, no wonder my blocks have not been coming out the right size! Thanks in advance. I'd like a film tutorial. :lol:
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i'm pretty new to quilting but in the fundamentals classes i took, we were taught never to use the markings on the mat. i'm not sure about the two rulers you're talking about. we only used two to line up for our first cut.
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Personally I think cutting mats need to get rid of the markings. They are probably the biggest cause of error because they are not very accurate.
Beware using two different rulers (at least from two different companies) because they are very inconsistent. You should use the same ruler throughout a project.
Beware using two different rulers (at least from two different companies) because they are very inconsistent. You should use the same ruler throughout a project.
#8
I line up ruler #1 (24 inch) and then place ruler #2 right up against it to steady the first. I cut as far as I can against #1 and then, while still holding down #1, slide #2 higher. Then I make sure I am still holding down #2 while I slide #1 higher as well for the rest of the cut.
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Originally Posted by Kas
I line up ruler #1 (24 inch) and then place ruler #2 right up against it to steady the first. I cut as far as I can against #1 and then, while still holding down #1, slide #2 higher. Then I make sure I am still holding down #2 while I slide #1 higher as well for the rest of the cut.
#10
Originally Posted by laurac
i'm pretty new to quilting but in the fundamentals classes i took, we were taught never to use the markings on the mat. i'm not sure about the two rulers you're talking about. we only used two to line up for our first cut.
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