Quilters Select
12-10-2020, 07:29 AM
#12
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: northern minnesota
Posts: 2,480
oh, I am still using all my Omigrid rulers....both the old yellow lined ones and the newer green ones.....I just have way to much invested in them to start all over. I have heard the most important thing is to be consistent in what rulers you are using as some manufacturers may have a slightly different approach as to where exactly they place their measuring lines. I don't know that I have found that much of a difference in the other brands I have a ruler or two of. If I had to start all over again, Omigrid would still be in the running but there are many fine rulers out there. I have just gotten some Angela Walters/creative grid rulers for my ruler work, and I like them to as they have more markings on them for placement than some of the other long-arm rulers I have.
12-10-2020, 07:41 AM
#13
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,158
I'd say it's entirely personal preference, and I would start with 1 Quilter's Select ruler in a size you reach for often to decide.
I was looking to replace one of my rulers and tried a QS version of it. Didn't care for it - I found the fine markings and the color more difficult to read than others. I then tried the Creative Grids version and loved it and have purchased CG rulers for any I've needed since then.
I was looking to replace one of my rulers and tried a QS version of it. Didn't care for it - I found the fine markings and the color more difficult to read than others. I then tried the Creative Grids version and loved it and have purchased CG rulers for any I've needed since then.
12-10-2020, 08:25 AM
#15
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 17,858
I love Quilter's Select rulers. They are so easy to read and non slip. You can make any ruler non slip by spraying a no slip coating on the back. It's fantastic for all the older rulers. I have a lot of Missouri Star rulers and templates and this stuff is wonderful. It's great for machine quilting rulers too. No extra thickness on the ruler.
Odif Non Slip Coating. It dries in about a minute. Lint and thread will wipe off. Also get the Odif Glue Cleaner spray. It takes the sticky off scissors, rulers, etc. I always have these two products in my sewing room.
Odif Non Slip Coating. It dries in about a minute. Lint and thread will wipe off. Also get the Odif Glue Cleaner spray. It takes the sticky off scissors, rulers, etc. I always have these two products in my sewing room.
12-10-2020, 09:49 AM
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,068
I think the QS rulers are the best, too. Their non-slip feature has saved me lots of aggravation. If they weren't so expensive I'd replace all my others. The ones I have and use almost exclusively are 3 x 12 , 3 x 18 and 6 x 24. I don't do a lot of piecing or I would get more. Well worth the price.
I put a shower handle on the 6 x 24 and I like that, too. It's the one I use most.
I put a shower handle on the 6 x 24 and I like that, too. It's the one I use most.
12-10-2020, 06:46 PM
#20
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Durango CO
Posts: 1,267
I have quite a few of the rulers 2 sizes of cutting mat & the rotary cutter. Love them all. The cutters are used at my favorite quite shop. They sell the rulers. The Fat Quarter Shop, The Quilt Show are a couple of places that sell them. The Quilt Show can have specials on them. Best thing I did was to get these rulers.
