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Shirley, you are so right. You are worth spending money on yourself.
I have to second the idea of the June Tailor shape cut one. I have the large one and don't think I could do with out it. it probably has saved me lots of money in fabric since I can make accurate cuts without much waste from wiggly hands.
I have the June Tailor shape cut too and I need to get it out and work with it some more....maybe I'll learn to like it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Claire Hallman
The rulers are precision-cut, precision-marked, and scratch-resistant. They cost a lot more to make than pennies. (If you ever got a cheap ruler you'll know the difference)
I admit that I have more rulers than I NEED but very few are never used.
My preference is the one with the yellow and black lines (not sure which brand) but I am just used to them and know where to align the ruler lines.
Of that type I have my go-to ruler 6X12 for most cuts.
For long cuts I use the 6x24.
For squaring up quilts I use the long one in conjunction with a 15x15 square.
Then I bought a set of squaring rulers which come in handy when I make blocks (12 1/2, 9 1/2 and 6 1/2)
I also have a small square for small blocks at 4 1/2.
For circles I have the half-circle ruler (has incremental sizes) and the Square-a-round.
Then I have assorted triangle rulers that get little use (I generally align the angle marks on the 6x12 for angle cuts.)
A few specialy rulers were bought for the heck of it and I have good intentions to use them or at least try them eventually.
.....I like that...$30 is better spent on a ruler than chocolate....
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Originally Posted by pamipatch
I second that! I don't eat chocolate anyway. I know I'm wierd, but I'm stuck on red vines right now. lol
I know it's frustrating to have to buy a specialty ruler but how much fun! I just got my Pyramid ruler and can't wait to use it! I think it was $15. Waiting for my June Taylor now :)
Think of it like your kitchen. You need the pot's and pans, plates and bowls, silverware etc. You couldn't do with out all that could you? :)
Feed yourself with rulers. lol
Just curious, does Joann's accept Hancock's coupons?
I forgot I was going to send a tut your way. You need the pyramid ruler and this is what I wanted to make. I think it would make great placemats, runners or mugrugs too.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2013/01/...ids-quilt.html
My DH is a mechanic. He can tell you all about buying good tools. Also about owning more than 1 of the same thing. (I mean, 3 air compressors? LOL) My favorite brand is OmniGrid. I can't stand to even look at that yellow and black brand - too much visual stimulation I guess.
As someone said, I'm not rich enough to spend my money twice.
Be careful with that pattern - whilst they say you only need one jelly roll (two are pictured), it takes 54 strips. 2 jelly rolls and lots of waste. Also, you will save A LOT of time if you stitch your strip sets, right side together, with your background strips, stitching along both sides, before cutting your triangles. When you open them up they'll be diamonds, pice them into strips on the diagonal instead of horizontal rows, you'll cut sewing time in half.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
Cheers, Pami
Oh man, I buy way too many templates/rulers and gadgets. Actually I'm waiting on an order for over $100 worth of gadgets lol I ordered the seam ripper with the nubby end (seam fix I think it's called) and the Drunkard's Path/5 Point Star template set, the Shape Cut Plus ruler, some more Wonder Clips, the thimble with the squishy sides and the metal tip, some invisigrip for all my rulers, plus a magnetic pin holder thingy. That doesn't count what I already have lol I have a 13" square, a 12.5" square, two 6.5" squares, three long rulers 6.5"x24" (I think), the layer cake dresden tool, the lil' twister, the easy circle and easy hearts... Hmm... I think that's it... For now... lol
I just love gadgets, and I love finding new templates, especially when they're on sale :D The only ones I've paid full price for so far was one of the 6.5" x 24" rulers, the 12.5" square, the layer cake dresden and the lil' twister, but they were still fairly cheap, even at full price!