Stripology XL Ruler Basics by Gudrun Erla of G.E. Designs | Fat Quarter Shop

[@sharyndj7404]

I bought this ruler after dealing with lymphedema in my right arm after radiation. And I love it! It allowed me to continue my quilting projects with beautiful results! I now use it as my go-to ruler for strip- cutting. It never fails to produce precise cuts. Thank you for a great product!

[@monicapettersson3375]

Potholder

[@jeancombstock5201]

My husband bought this for my birthday it arrived yesterday can’t wait to have a go!

[@gigiontube]

I’m watching this video because I’ve just bought this ruler. I knew about from watching other video of yours where you were using this ruler. Barely wait to use it. 🤗

[@lamartech]

THIS has improved my craft of quilting better than any other tool! Helped me square HSTs- You know how they can get wonky! A MUST HAVE for quilters!

[@cindyhappel7376]

I just bought one of these Gudrun and I can’t wait to use it! Thank you for simplifying this ruler!

[@sead705]

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU! Learning!!!!!!😊

[@anncantlin9710]

Great video, we all buy rulers and never get proper instruction on how to use them. Looking forward to more of your videos

[@patriciaabel6848]

I just got mine today. What a great tool for those of us who quilt. It was expensive, but I think in the long run I will save some money cutting my own strips. Hardest part is picking out the fabrics that go together.

[@gigiontube]

“Fabric Cafe” has 3 yards kits and patterns for how to do those. All fabrics are coordinated and shown in videos, so you see what you buy. Just watch few of their videos here to see what they are about. Good luck !

[@susangraham5572]

I love this ruler! It is heavy enough and with the backing it does not move! This allows me to cut while sitting and thus saves my back!

[@mikej3552]

This has to be one of the greatest quilting rulers on het market. I have owned the XL and Square rollers for a while now and to be honest it wasn't until I made one of Gudrun's quilt patterns that I understood just how amazing these rulers are. I am sure that these will be my "go-to" rulers for all future quilts!

[@meghanwilliams4316]

This was incredible! One thing you helped me with was understanding why I get elbows when I fold my fabric. I could not figure out how to fix that! Now I know and this ruler is going on my wish list!

[@ebetwalsh1]

I never comment on anything, but I’m making an exception for this ruler. I love to sew, and I like making quilts. Unfortunately, I am a terrible cutter, despite my best efforts. I’ve tried every ruler out there, including other slotted rulers, and I’ve still had inaccurate results. As such, I have several quilt kits that I’ve never begun because I dread the cutting process. The Creative Grids Non-Slip Stripology has changed my life. Over the past few days, I’ve easily cut out accurate pieces for my quilt. I wish this ruler could handle any size strip. When I had to leave the ruler to trim 5” squares down to 4 ⅞ “ squares, I used the Itty Bitty Eights XL Rectangle ruler, but my squares were still off. I’d love to see a 7/8ths line added to the Stripology ruler to move it and cut pieces into 7/8” increments like using it to cut 1/4” increments. Now that this ruler has removed most of my cutting stress, I will finally make all of those beautiful quilts that I’ve been avoiding! Thank you for this beneficial video!

[@diane19456]

Thank you for this demo. I have a smaller one;but, this one is now one my wish list!

[@melaniecall]

I have the Squared, but now I totally need the XL! Thanks for showing how easy it is!

[@thewoolista8691]

Great demo!!! Thank you... Now I totally want one

[@user-mp9ur3bj1f]

Thank you I forgot I could square up my 12 ?12 squares that I just did with my other rulers. :( OK I have your post card in front of me on my table along with your ruler that is always on the table to remind me going forward.Thank goodness for You Tube where I can watch you do what I need to do with my fabulous ruler.

[@kimberlyholborn1324]

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Very clear instructions and tips I will refer to over and over.

[@chlorinebeach]

Adding to the chorus of happy customers! You explained things clearly & succinctly. I feel ready to use my new ruler!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I love this ruler. I place a weight (antique irons are great) on it to keep it securely in place. No tool provides better accuracy and productivity in the sewing room in my view.

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I bought this ruler from FQS because of this video. I love it, and I love FQS!

[@sueburns3226]

This was an excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@angiedefreitas5060]

Finally made the leap and ordered one this morning. Merry Christmas to me! Can't wait to receive it.

[@lamartech]

I got one of these for Christmas and I LOVE IT! About to use it to square my blocks now! Thanks for this video too!

[@dianejobe8089]

Thank you for the clear demonstration! I just bought one and will be starting a chandelier pattern that this will help immensely.

[@murielcraig5760]

This video was very enlightening. Thank you

[@annewise1315]

Excellent - Thank YOU!

[@terisparkman9814]

This was very informative. I recently purchased this ruler and can't wait to use it. Thank you.

[@viviajohnson696]

Great,... but I’d love, love, love that quilt pattern behind you!😍

[@reddwhine]

Just ordered this from Amazon yesterday at 20% off. Can't wait to get it.

[@kandaykerr3653]

Going to have to get this ruler! It will be a great time saver

[@carolynlewis1264]

You make it look sew easy....but it looks like it has a learning curve.

[@lauraf3611]

thankyou.. this tutorial helps alot with this ruler

[@angeharsant9562]

Thank you for a detailed demo I will have a go

[@maureengix1749]

This is awes e.....will speed up my Turing so much

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Beautiful tutorial ❤

[@briangaume9927]

Thank you for helping me learn how to use this ruler. I will give it a try. Question, is there a particular ruler you can recommend to help make star legs. Mine are also wonky and just don't line up. Thank you. Terry

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Thanks Gudrun & FQS. This is very helpful & the versatility of the ruler is great.

[@annetteellis4188]

I recently purchased this ruler and I love it! Thank you for this video to refer back to. I need to get some of those stickers.

[@sherrykomusinmorales8518]

I’m on my way to QuiltCon in Raleigh, NC tomorrow (2/24) I think I saw your name in the vendor list, I hope you have some for sale there.

[@kellyr4159]

😱😱 I didn’t know about the 1/4”. I keep wishing you’d come out with one 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😊

[@joydicksonquilts]

I absolutely love this ruler. I have the original, but still got this one. It’s my go to.

[@SewMerri]

Do you still use the original? Why do you use this one more? Thanks!

[@joydicksonquilts]

Seedstitch13 I gave the original to my husband as he took up quilting a few months ago. We were always wanting the Stripology Ruler at the same time. So I ordered the new, large one. I like it because it is wider, which I was wishing for. Love these rulers so much.

[@SewMerri]

@@joydicksonquilts Thanks Joy!! Hubby told me to get one but I was dragging my feet because of the price. I want to make sure it's worth it before committing. Cheers! ~M

[@Olga-ql2zp]

Great video Gudrun. Thank you.

[@lorriheffner2747]

what is the pattern for the quilt in the background? with the green, that creates that fun visual effect?

[@1daizie]

Love all these the products!!! Can I cut rectangles? such as 4.5x6.5, 4x12.5. Thank you

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Vicki! You can cut vertically but then you would need to rotate your ruler and your fabric.

[@1daizie]

@@FatQuarterShopTX Thank you!

[@quiltsfromtheheart]

I love using these rulers. #creativegrids #fatquartershop

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Love this ruler. Use it for a lot of things. I got the big one so I use it a lot.

[@cpater5397]

I’m definitely getting this ruler ..

[@sherriwolters5306]

I just got my stripology xl, so excited my hubby said you spent how much, I told him it was money from my daughter for mothers day. I already cut 2 1/4 strips messed up lined up the quarter inch wrong, but figured out. But now I want to square up 10 1/4 inch not sure how to do can you explain please thanks

[@judyzeigler3980]

That was great. Thank you.😊

[@gwynwellliver4489]

It's going on my birthday list!

[@835Tamia]

You are brilliant! Thank you!

[@neldamachovsky2439]

Amazing ruler!

[@ChristinaLai-k4r]

We don't hv it in Malaysia. I wish to get one. I'm a patchwork beginner.

[@barbaracutler1874]

I can not find the XL ruler that has the white 1/2" block on it. the ones on the website don't show the white blocks on the right side of the rulers

[@brian123655]

Could you do a video showing how to use and squares up blocks using the Creative Grids 2-1/2-Inch Square Quilt Ruler by Rachel cross

[@tracyhunter340]

Great video!

[@cindyhappel7376]

Great video - thank you!!!

[@MarciaBaker1205]

Thanks Gudrun this is sew helpful!

[@bevneuenschwander1635]

Love these rulers. I have mini and xl. 😀😀😀

[@lindagillespie6556]

This is a great video!

[@kimberlysalmonowicz6121]

Love your style! I bought the ruler, patterns and arrow stickers! I loved them so much, that I bought a pack for my friend. The hardest thing about the ruler is storing it, so it does not bend. So any tips on that? 😍

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Kimberly! We recommend sliding it upright behind a door or a desk.

[@GEDesigns]

Hang it from the hang hole if you have space

[@RDens4d]

Kimberly Salmonowicz I hang mine on a wall with command strips

[@squirrel8791]

I have a peg board in my sewing room that I keep my cutting rulers hung on, as well as my rotary cutters- out of of the grandkids reach! I’m grateful for the set up to allow it. Prior to that, I had it in a large zip up travel bag for rulers and mats I bought at joAnns that I tucked between the wall and my sewing desk when not in use to protect it. (Before grands) ;) you could also put it under a guest bed along with the cutting mat. I’ve heard of a lady storing her cutting mat between a spare mattress and box springs, I suppose it could go there too! Perhaps she was hiding her sewing purchases in general now that I think on that one… but I digress. Funny aside anyway… 😂 I do love my stripology ruler and I hand her proudly! Thanks for the video on all the additional things to be done with it than stripping!

[@Catsaresupergreat]

I just ordered one of these amazing rulers. I still wonder where the measurement point is on each line. I assume its the centre of each line, which means we have to pick to always align with the bottom edge of all lines or the top edge of all lines (or left edge or right edge) when cutting in the same direction. If anyone here has the ruler in their hands, it would be great to know if I'm correct with this or not.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Chelsea! You can ask her here www.youtube.com/@GEDesigns

[@virginiabraymiller800]

I love this ruler, but where can I get those arrows?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Virginia! The stickers are available here: www.fatquartershop.com/ruler-stickers

[@susiereynolds752]

I could not find the chart you were talking about on your website. Where do I need to look to print this chart?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Susie! The links for supplies that are used or mentioned are located in the description box. Here is the link to the chart: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157

[@Lisamariequilts]

So glad you asked as I was having a hard time finding the chart as well.

[@JenniferDunn-j6t]

How do you store to keep from warping?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Jennifer! You can use a ruler rack or any flat surface.

[@wildplumbeauty]

Are there a 1/8” increments on this ruler? I have patterns asking for, example, 3 7/8” strips etc…

[@dawnlathrop4238]

Can this ruler be used to cut 3.75" equilateral triangles? Or can it just be used for full and half sizes?

[@valeriespackman4019]

I would love the 1/4” chart, but I could not find it on your website. Can you help me find it?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Valerie! They are available on Gudrun's website here: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157

[@rolla3001]

I can’t find the ruler that is featured in this video with the white half inch squares pictures on the right side of the ruler.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Rolla! We list all the supplies used in a video in the description box underneath the video: www.fatquartershop.com/creative-grids-non-slip-xl-stripology-ruler

[@lakshmanaperumal9112]

I want to know the rulers meserments also

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Lakshmana! The measurements are available here: www.fatquartershop.com/creative-grids-non-slip-xl-stripology-ruler

[@imclueless1]

Will this work if you have really long piece of fabric?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Patti! Yes, but you may need to move the ruler as you go.

[@Hmcet]

I hope I figure it out soon, but when I place my rotary cutter in the teardrop and proceed to cut through, I’m not getting to the fabric. Some partial cuts but other than that, it’s not making it through. Rewatching video for angle - still not getting through - concerned that repeated tries are damaging the ruler. Changed blade on rotary cutter too. Yikes.

[@carolynshepard9107]

This is exactly my problem. It will not cut a full strip. Someone here mentioned it can't be used on a table that is not perfectly flat. I noticed my table depresses a bit when I put pressure on it, so I may dig out the ruler again, and try it on a flat board, or something. I was so sad I couldn't get it to work.

[@Julietaescasan]

Thank you

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Where can I find that chart you were using please?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Mickey! We have the supplies used linked in the description box underneath the title. Here is a link to the Stripology Ruler Quarter Cuts Chart - cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157

[@katywuste9054]

I’ve visited your website and would like to buy one but as a new quilter I don’t know which one to get.... Also I’m a bit confused with measurements. If the pattern asks for 2 inch square do you cut a 2 1/2 inch square to allow for the seams?

[@colleenbaker2310]

I've had my ruler for several years but didn't have much success with it. Now I know why. I wasn't using it properly! Thanks for the great video.

[@maryjanesherry1610]

i don't understand. when cutting strips for the binding why wouldn't you just cut 2 1/4 instead of cutting a 4 1/2 strip - what am I missing

[@martast.john-anders6448]

The cutting slits are on the half inch mark, so if the edge of your fabric is on the zero line, there is no cutting slit at the 2 1/4 inch point.

[@lfolliott6321]

I can’t find this cutting chart on your website?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello L! We have it linked in the description box underneath the video where it says 'Show More' . Here is a link to the cutting guide: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157

[@sherryseitz1889]

Hi. Just to say I love the ruler. One question I am working a quilt that calls for blocks to be cut at 3 7/8 and 6 7/8’s, is it possible on the Stripology ruler? Thank you🙏

[@fkknight1]

Sherry Seitz No. Half inch increments only. This is an update to an older video. They do show how to cut quarter inch increments.

[@GEDesigns]

You can do that with the Stripology Mini

[@carolynspiller7042]

Does the Stripology XL ruler give 1/8" increment markings? If not, what stripology ruler has those markings?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hi Carolyn! The Stripology rulers do not have the 1/8" markings.

[@kathosim501]

I can’t find that chart on your website. :(

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Kath! We have the supplies that Kimberly used linked in the description box underneath the title. Here is a link to the Stripology Ruler Quarter Cuts Chart - cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157

[@Julietaescasan]

Where did you get your mat?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Julieta! Are you asking about the cutting mat? If so, here is the link: www.fatquartershop.com/creative-grids-24-x-36-cutting-mat

[@narnianiche9585]

Which quilt pattern is the quilt behind her?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Narnianiche! The quilt behind Gudrun is called Lucy. Here are the links to the patterns: (PDF) www.fatquartershop.com/lucy-downloadable-pdf-quilt-pattern-ge-designs (Paper) www.fatquartershop.com/lucy-quilt-pattern-g-e-designs-214

[@narnianiche9585]

Fat Quarter Shop thank you!! It is lovely... ❤️

[@kellysteinmetz1080]

I cannot line up these blocks from left to right in the half inch section no matter what I do. I end up in tears because I cannot figure it out. I have read everything and watched everything. I must just be stupid.

[@tammyc.8751]

I think there is no easier or more accurate way to cut fabric. Btw, you must have a level flat table or countertop surface. I had a little trouble with my cuts being a tiny bit short. Lay gently, don't stretch the fabric and be certain your cutting table isn't slightly concave when you press down on it.

[@lakshmanaperumal9112]

Hai mam goodmorning I saw your I want the ruler how to I buy what is the price if u ms it will buy my friend in usa pls ms to me

[@lakshmanaperumal9112]

I saw your video

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Lakshmana! The ruler is available here: www.fatquartershop.com/creative-grids-non-slip-xl-stripology-ruler

[@donnarichey144]

Does this ruler cut the squares?

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Donna! Yes, the Stripology XL ruler cuts squares also. It combines the original XL uler and the Stripology squared ruler.

[@donnarichey144]

@@FatQuarterShopTX ok thank you so much

[@charhancock6779]

Hard to store

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@lablover47]

I need to square up 2-1/2 inch squares, but there’s no square for that.

[@AiryAsh]

You can...just have to use a little math to figure out where to cut if squaring up that small of a block. But it’s such a big ruler for such a tiny block. If you can go the extra mile and get the stripology mini, that’s more smaller and recommended for easier way to whip out tiny 2 1/2 squares. Did I also mention the mini would be lighter too.

[@lizziedae91]

Is Gudrun a native French speaker? She sounds just like someone who is.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

She's from Iceland!

[@eileenluther9915]

I have looked on your website, but am unable to locate the chart that has the 1/4” cuts.

[@FatQuarterShopTX]

Hello Eileen! It is on Gundrun's website here Stripology Ruler Quarter Cuts Chart - cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2407/7723/files/Stripology_quarter_cuts_5929b506-db4f-4d1b-b08a-01559bdeace0.pdf?157