What's the size of your largest square ruler?
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I purchased a large piece (18x22) of acrylic at Menards and an acrylic cutter for $1.99 because I needed an 18 in square and didn't want to spend so much on a ruler I didn't think I would use very often. My plan worked - almost. While cutting the acrylic, the one corner broke off. So I just took another ruler and laid it on top of the broken corner while cutting my blocks.
#134
Originally Posted by Julie Baird
The 20-1/2"...don't use it lots, but when I need it it's great for squaring up applique blocks.
I also use it for a faux-lightbox. I tape my applique layout sheet to the ruler (so it doesn't move), put an 'under-the-counter-fluorescent-light-stick' in an empty (shock!) Sterilite container (66 qt, I think) and then the ruler over the top...background fabric on top of that so I can place my applique shapes.
It's nice to be able to move the ruler around to get the best light for where I'm working.
Does that make sense?
I don't think I've met a square ruler that I didn't like...
Julie
I also use it for a faux-lightbox. I tape my applique layout sheet to the ruler (so it doesn't move), put an 'under-the-counter-fluorescent-light-stick' in an empty (shock!) Sterilite container (66 qt, I think) and then the ruler over the top...background fabric on top of that so I can place my applique shapes.
It's nice to be able to move the ruler around to get the best light for where I'm working.
Does that make sense?
I don't think I've met a square ruler that I didn't like...
Julie
#135
Originally Posted by lots2do
Hi all,
I'm working on a Disappearing 9 patch. Have been tempted to buy a larger ruler to square up my blocks but am wondering how much use I'd get out of it.
Thanks,
lots2do
I'm working on a Disappearing 9 patch. Have been tempted to buy a larger ruler to square up my blocks but am wondering how much use I'd get out of it.
Thanks,
lots2do
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