When is it time to replace rulers?
#34
I may not be entirely on topic, but these are my thoughts about your post and the responses regarding whether or not to keep the ruler: I don't think it matters if you measure and cut by ruler or by mat as long as you don't switch back and forth. You can use the mat to square the fabric, then measure and cut by ruler OR use the mat to square and measure, then just use the ruler as a cutting guide. I think the trick is to be consistant. A dear cousin, who's my quilting mentor, also advised me to stick with one brand of ruler because they're usually consistent within a brand, but not necessarily so from brand to brand. I'm guessing this is probably also true for cutting mats. Hope this helps you make your decision.
#35
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Originally Posted by DoxieMom
I may not be entirely on topic, but these are my thoughts about your post and the responses regarding whether or not to keep the ruler: I don't think it matters if you measure and cut by ruler or by mat as long as you don't switch back and forth. You can use the mat to square the fabric, then measure and cut by ruler OR use the mat to square and measure, then just use the ruler as a cutting guide. I think the trick is to be consistant. A dear cousin, who's my quilting mentor, also advised me to stick with one brand of ruler because they're usually consistent within a brand, but not necessarily so from brand to brand. I'm guessing this is probably also true for cutting mats. Hope this helps you make your decision.
#36
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
I personally have a hard time throwing them away. I have a 3" X 24" that I used as a fly swatter and it's in three pieces now. I replaced it, but still have the other three parts that I use when I need a short ruler. I'm just cheap, what more can I say.
#39
You know, I just saw an add for a new type of ruler that supposedly sharpens your cutter with each cut. I believe it is called Creative Edge. One side of the ruler has a carbon edge. I have not seen one in the store yet, but were I replacing, I might consider this type.
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