Help for Unruly Rulers

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01-12-2012, 06:02 PM

#11

luci4

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Great idea.

01-13-2012, 05:04 AM

#12

Weenween

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Originally Posted by dilyn

I have tried using several different things to keep my rulers in a safe, organized place…to no avail. It seems like the one I need is always the one that is AWOL so I decided to do something about it. I was inspired by one I saw posted on this board a week or so ago so I headed to Lowe’s for some supplies…total purchase: about $8. I had some spray paint on hand and a piece of very thin plywood. With supplies in hand, I invaded my DH’s workshop. I only needed a saw (almost any kind will do) and some clamps. This is what I came up with.

Thank you I to need to do something with mine,but my family know not to touch my rulers or fabric scissors.They will pay dearly if they do.

01-13-2012, 09:31 AM

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KathyKat

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Very nice. I need better ruler storage and this is a great idea!

01-13-2012, 10:00 AM

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icon17

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Very nice great job!!

01-13-2012, 10:04 AM

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valleyquiltermo

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Wow thats nice

01-13-2012, 10:26 AM

#16

DonnaB

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Very cool organizer for your cutting table, you not only organized the rulers but all that little stuff that wanders around on your table.

01-13-2012, 04:35 PM

#17

dinlauren

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Nice design. I used an office file folder organizer that was higher in the back than the front and it hold all my rulers in a small space to the left of my cutting area on the table...a previously unused space/mess. Glad you could wrangle yours into such a neat and tidy contraption.......good going...

01-13-2012, 05:29 PM

#18

lizzy

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You did a great job and idea of putting trays in the front is thoughtful.

01-14-2012, 03:26 PM

#19

levada

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You are an awesome designer!

I too have a gazillion rulers and came up with a solution to organize them... my friend's hubby made me a 24" x 16" peg board to hang on my wall. Many rulers have large holes and hang just fine on the pegboard hooks. For the ones that have small holes, I make thread "loops" that will hang on the hooks. I also like to use the large black binder clips. They are strong enough to grip the rulers securely, and then the top part can hang on the pegboard hooks. I also use the binder clip method for hanging up my quilting stencils.