How to Use Quilting Rulers Properly

[@gerbilgal20002000]

thank you so much! i didn’t understand how to use the marks away from the edge as only used to a paper ruler, now i u der stand that you line the edge of your fabric up looking through the ruler and mark/cut along the edge! truly helped me understand, thank you x

[@baseballquilter8984]

Thank you for clarifying how to read a ruler. I am a new sewer/quilter. Every bit helps a lot. Especially when you are the only one in the entire family who has a sewing machine. Thank you again, please keep up the good work. I look forward to more great tutorials.

[@nicolebowman7354]

As usual, I was very much overthinking a square ruler🤦! Thank you for fixing my brain this morning!

[@danam927]

Thank you so much for such great instructions!!! I just found you and as a self taught "quilter" you have improved my skills with only having watched 2 videos!!! AWESOME!!! Cannot wait to watch more! Take care and thank you again!!!

[@elyplmber]

I agree, I have these rulers and try to figure them out but I get flustered and overwhelmed.

[@carolp5993]

Thanks! Very helpful and enlightening!

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Carol

[@SharonWolfbling]

So helpful! Now I know how to cut squares!

[@susanh9082]

Thank you so much.I was getting so frustrated trying to understand my rulers.Got it !

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello how are you doing my friend

[@sarahfaithd5896]

I knew how to use some of them but others I didn’t. I’m self taught. Thank you.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Sarah

[@lindas3873]

Who knew math would be so important!! Thanks

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Linda

[@audreycummings921]

I’m so thankful for this information 😊

[@juanitaacevedo4011]

Wonderful explanation thank u so much

[@Caloci76]

I think the reason many people do not know how to use their rulers is that most I have bought so not come with instructions

[@marietteforget7804]

Thank you very much! 😎🌸

[@MakeitMake]

Very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to post this. ❤️

[@sheilainnis8266]

The question I have is: when I’m cutting, do I show the line or line up the line on the edge of the fabric. Hope this makes sense!

[@soggyprog]

@4:46 THANK YOU. wow I feel like such an idiot for just now discovering how to cut 45 degrees

[@michellehenjum9487]

Oh my goodness- this is a game changer. Thank you.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Michelle

[@terrieich6650]

Thank you so much. You taught me things about my rulers I never knew!

[@debmetheral6596]

This was the best explanation of ruler use I have listened to Thx!

[@ronaphelan6322]

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[@Kara-mf7vk]

Thank you! I never knew how to use those marks. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

[@elyplmber]

By far this is one of the best video for an beginner quilter !! Thank you for all those helpful tips!!!

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Alice

[@kathytompkins3986]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!! As a brand new quilter this was one of the MOST VALUABLE tutorials ever!!!

[@aok1951]

Very well explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello how are you

[@aok1951]

Very helpful video. Many thanks.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Ann

[@alrx2946]

So glad I ran across this video. Maybe this is one of the reasons my blocks are always “wonky”.

[@ritawilliams491]

thank you, new to quilting and sewing now I understand my rulers

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Rita

[@debc8402]

Wow I have such a hard time with those 8ths!! thank you for the explanation. I wish they did a video showing more ;)

[@melindagibson8606]

Deb C Hi!!

[@calstalk1675]

I don’t understanding all those numbers mean

[@maryg65]

Wow! A thank you for sharing this information with us! Very helpful 😃

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Mary

[@BoojiePanda]

Thanks for showing me the marks on the rulers.... would of prefered to see practical use through examples though.

[@calstalk1675]

I don’t know how to use them..yet I keep buying them...lol

[@joancook8454]

Best video on the PROPER USE of a ruler for cutting fabric. I can't tell you HOW MANY videos I viewed last night only to find lack of information. So THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Wow, thank you!

[@emcbabe]

VERY helpful!!!

[@lesbosmoon]

Thank you very much for the very useful information

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Nicole

[@vickyjames5974]

Thank you learnt a lot

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello Vicky

[@eileenfb1948]

It is always good to have reminders, thank you.

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hello 👋

[@melindagibson8606]

I have been looking for this! thanks!!@

[@englishsw10]

Explained very well thank you

[@PINKKISSES28]

Thank you😊

[@reinadegrillos]

Thank you, very useful tutorial.

[@patrickfarley8036]

I think for the newbies, it should be clarified that the "Diagonal Line" on the Square rule IS in fact a 45° line just like that on the rectangular rule. The term Diagonal is not limited to the 45° angle as the 30°,60° or any degree of inclination between 0 and 90°s is a Diagonal Line, so you newbies be sure to use diaganol to mean any line on the bias but be sure to specify the numbered degree of the angle. These same degree lines may be found on cutting mats too, but be sure your rules match the lines on the mat EXACTLY or you will wind up with problems like a piece may measure 3 1/4" on the rule you cut with but may measure 3 1/8" or 3/16" on your mats scale. It's best to make ALL your LAYOUT MARKS using only one rule so all your parts are correct to each other. I'm a machinist and every measuring device we use has to match a shops master scale or it can't be used in the shop. We call this "calibration". It's an extra step or two, but your work will benefit immensely!

[@jackietucker8942]

Great Tutorials for both new and old quilters. Any chance you'll ever do a tutorial on the O'Lipfa Olipfa Olfa 45 Degree Clear Mini Ruler?? I was given one and haven't been able to find anything on this particular ruler.

[@sandygrogg1203]

Great information! Thanks.

[@leticia-rl7yj]

Ai always look forward to your tutorials 💖

[@ssprout8209]

Very nicely taught - thank you....

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

You are welcome!

[@lareinedubois]

Here in Canada. We are taught to read a use a ruler in grade one. 54 years later, it's coming in handy for quilting?

[@nyrockchicxx]

We're taught in the States too, but if in your life you don't use that information, you just forget about it.

[@joycethigpen5230]

Thank you!!! I have several rulers and I was cutting some of my square short. Or I was half mark short.

[@et1016]

Very helpful indeed!

[@carolcurtis2220]

“Hello, thank you for etc”?!?!

[@duckandbear]

This was perfect. Thank you for the clarity!

[@zazmau]

Good explanation. Thought I would learn something new. Amazed that people didn't learn this info in elementary school. Good thing you posted this video for those that didn't know. Now when it comes to metric system that's where I need an explaination!

[@JackieDannenberg]

I’ve been quilting for a few years and you taught me something tonight ! Thank you !

[@maggiemae987]

Thank you so much! I am new to quilting, and sewing as well and I have such a hard time getting cuts correctly. I actually just finished my first quilt. Well, I still have to hand sew my border onto the back. Triangles are especially hard as one side always ends up larger than the other. If you should read this could you help me with this issue? Thanks again for this tutorial!

[@NationalQuiltersCircle]

Hi, Yes, triangles can be one of the most difficult shapes to cut when piecing a quilt. Using a ruler that has a non-slip backing can help a lot. This will make sure that once you get your ruler lined up where it needs to be, it is much less likely to move at all when you are cutting. If you are cutting two triangles from a square, ensure that you are lining up that ruler directly from corner to corner- even draw a line first if that makes it easier to see. If you are cutting out a series of triangles, it can be easier to do this starting with a strip and rotating your ruler back and forth to get the triangles. Here is a great article that demonstrates that technique and also gives more tips for working with triangles: weallsew.com/quilting-equilateral-triangles-part-1-cutting/ Cheers, Ashley

[@maggiemae987]

National Quilters Circle Thank you so much!

[@janiceball5860]

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