How do you measure your fabric...by the mat or ruler?

[Gayle8675309]

When you are cutting your fabric, do you use the measurements on your ruler or the measurements on your mat? Just curious. I use the measurements on my mat.

[buckeyequilter]

It's according to what I'm cutting. Something small I'll use the ruler but if it's large I'll use the mat. I generally use the lines on the mat to make sure my material is straight before cutting.

[rebeccas-sewing]

I usually use the ruler and, like Shirley, I line the fabric up on the mat lines.

[Jean Sewing Machine]

I use the mat more than the ruler.

[MRoy]

It depends...I primarily use the ruler, but if I'm cutting small units from jelly roll strips I sometimes go by the mat lines. I also line up my fabric on the mat lines.

[Genny]

I use the ruler, I just can't get the hang of using the mat.

[ChristineB]

Usually the ruler. I heard or read somewhere to use the ruler because it is more precise. I usually line up my fabric on the mat, but pretty well always measure with the ruler.

[Judy~Ann]

I use my mat, most of the time. I bought the Shape Cut Ruler by June Tailor and I use that very often now.

[PAQuilter]

I usually use the mat to measure, but also use the lines on the mat to make sure I'm squared up before cutting. Usually only use the ruler as a cutting edge; although have used the ruler to measure every now and then.

[duster802]

I use both when cutting out a pattern , but to measure for trimming and making sure my block is even i use my ruler.