Joanie2

I might save it in case you need to fussy cut a 12 1/2" square. Or I would pass it to someone who is just getting started. I've used that excuse to replace a lot of my cutting tools, rulers and mats. Everyone wins.

janRN

I can't throw things out (look for me on the next episode of Hoarders); I throw everything in the back of my storage closet including rulers with the corners chopped off.

PamS

They would be great in the bottom of a purse / bag / tote. Cover with fabric and you've got great stability!

Rhonda

Great idea!

amma

I love this idea, you could get atleast 2 or 3 out one this :D:D:D

Holice

what is very special about that ruler. All mfgs have 12/5" square rulers. I have a bunch of 12.5" Omnigrid in my workroom.

amandasgramma

I keep mine hanging around --- that way it can see what I'm making!!! ROL!

bearisgray

maybe the person that cuts your templates could recut it into another usable size - maybe 8 x 8 for your potholders?

Of course, you'll have to ignore the markings, but one can get used to doing that.

Rhonda

This ruler is not like the others. LOL sounds like Sesame Street! LOL I am a miniaturist and I need a ruler that has thin lines no yellow fat shading or you can't see the small seams. It has to have 1/8" lines or markings and I need to have the 3 angles marked as I score all the 3" and 4 1/2" clear templates I send out free. so I need more than just a ruler. I work with 3" and less alot of the time and it takes a toll on that part of the ruler. I'm not using it to square up as you would if you were doing 10" or 12" quilt blocks. So I don't want one that has the square up lines as in the Olfa ruler. I need to have the 1" squares and small markings. I wore out one set of angles on this ruler and it has another set of angles so I could continue using it. I wanted that same ruler. It has thin orange lines that will line up really well with mini seams.


I started this thread just joking really! I was being facetious! But I am attached to it a bit. I'm not to any other tool but this ruler I have had for many years and used A LOT! I was just being silly to start with.

Rhonda

Good idea Sharon!! I may ask Bob to do that. The center is not too bad. It isn't really worn off at all.