What is the best quilting ruler?

[KerryA]

I know this has been posted before, but for the life of me I can't find the post. This morning I broke my long straight ruler I used for cutting fabric. Previously, someone had posted about one they loved that several people commented on (all I can remember is they said it tended to be a little more costly). Any thoughts on what is the best one to purchase? Thanks for your thoughts.

[GinnyKNC]

Re: What is the best quilting ruler?

For cutting strips, charms, diamonds, etc. I use the June Taylor Shape Cut ruler. It makes quick work of getting your cutting done

[GinnyKNC]

Re: What is the best quilting ruler?

Is this the thread? http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/qui...ut-strips.html

[K. McEuen]

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I hardly ever use my 6 by 24" ruler since I got my June Tailor Shape Cut. It could have been that or it could have been someone mentioning Creative Grids rulers. People seem to like them more than Omnigrid.

[vchale]

Re: What is the best quilting ruler?

I love my shape cut plus. I think it was a great investment but for straightening your quilt top before binding you will still need a long ruler.

[buckeyequilter]

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I don't care for the Creative Grids, to me they are difficult to see and read. I like the Omnigrip because of the "neon" markings...easier to read.

[K. McEuen]

Re: What is the best quilting ruler?

I don't care for the Creative Grids, to me they are difficult to see and read. I like the Omnigrip because of the "neon" markings...easier to read.

Hey, I like the Omnigrids too. Most of my regular rulers are that brand. The yellow lines show up better on dark fabrics for me. I think the only creative grid I have is a 60 degree triangle ruler.

[pcbatiks]

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I love the Creative Grid rulers! I like the non-slip dots that are embedded in the rulers. Here's the link to their website. I you have a quilt shop nearby......call & ask if they have them. That way you could see them before buying.

Creative Grids USA

Here is a previous thread about rulers.

http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/qui...ive-grids.html

[buckeyequilter]

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Hey, I like the Omnigrids too. Most of my regular rulers are that brand. The yellow lines show up better on dark fabrics for me. I think the only creative grid I have is a 60 degree triangle ruler.

Haha...I called it Omnigrip....when I know it's Omnigrid. I have a 4 x 6, or something like that, and have a heck of time seeing the lines.

[Pandabear]

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I use both Creative Grids and Omni Grids ruler. Most of the time I use whatever I pick up first. I will say I have less of a slippage issue with the Creative Grids. I have the Shape Cut ruler but don't use it as much as should.

[Slokarma]

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I just bought one of the new Omnigrid rulers...I think it is 6 x 8 anyways, I don't like the new neon grid they have switched to. I can't see certain increments like i did on the older yellow ruler. (They put a big blob on one of the lines I need to see.) I guess I need to think about it because I need a new 6 x 24 ruler too. Since I found that tape keeps them from slipping, I really am more concerned about how easy it is to read the numbers.

[buckeyequilter]

Re: What is the best quilting ruler?

I just bought one of the new Omnigrid rulers...I think it is 6 x 8 anyways, I don't like the new neon grid they have switched to. I can't see certain increments like i did on the older yellow ruler. (They put a big blob on one of the lines I need to see.) I guess I need to think about it because I need a new 6 x 24 ruler too. Since I found that tape keeps them from slipping, I really am more concerned about how easy it is to read the numbers.

I will have to see what my 6 x 24 ruler is...it is easy to read. It is a clear ruler with black markings. I'm think either EZ or June Taylor.

[Denis]

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Haha...I called it Omnigrip....when I know it's Omnigrid. I have a 4 x 6, or something like that, and have a heck of time seeing the lines.

Actually both Omnigrid and Omnigrip exist. Omnigrid has the yellow lines, while Omnigrip is the green neon. Many folks I know dont like the green neon as it makes it really hard to read. My first rulers are all the yellow Omnigrids and I like them all, but lately I have been switching to Creative Grids. Love them!!!

[Duckbooks]

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Martelli based out of Pensacola, Florida!!!! I love their products. I found them at the sewing expo and bought the whole package. I have called and ordered more.

Their rulers have some magical property that prevents them from slipping on your fabric. It really works. You can put a square template on the fabric and scoot it all over your cutting board and the template and fabric stay in place--the template never slips on the fabric. They have long rulers, squares, circles, apple core, christmas stocking, awareness ribbon, hexagon, and more. Every time a friend sees my rulers/templates, they order them.

Martelli Enterprises: Sewing, Quilting, & Embroidery

[KerryA]

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Thanks for all of the suggestions! Now I am off to look at all of the website links given.