I use both, but mainly rely on the ruler.
I use both, but mainly rely on the ruler.
TODAY IS A GOOD DAY...TO HAVE A GOOD DAY...Genny
mat and ruler I am crazy need it perfect
Hawaiigrammi
Both, habit from how I was taught....

The ruler. Depending on the circumstances I sometimes line up the fabric on the mat. I agree that it's harder to get accurate cutting using the mat.
Rebecca in Baarn, Netherlands by way of Orange County, CA.
I was told to line it up on the mat but use the ruler so that's what I do.
Happy Quilting
Evelyn
I use the mat. I really don't think it matters as long as you consistently use one way or the other and not both.
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