Shortly after I started quilting and adding to my collection of quilting "tools," I discovered
Judy Martin...and her ruler. It was
THE perfect ruler.
THE perfect size, 7x 19 inches. After I had been using it awhile, she mentioned in her newsletter that it was not economically feasible to have more rulers produced, so when her stock was gone, it was gone.
I panicked. I bought at least three more thinking that would get me through years of quilting. I gave one to my daughter-in-law and another to a friend. I know. What was I
thinking? Eventually rulers
do wear out from overuse. Some of the markings have faded. Both of my two remaining rulers are knicked in a couple of places (which now in turn knicks my rotary blade), and one of them is a bit warped (my advice? Don't leave rulers in your car on a hot day...)
I have tried in vain to replace my favorite ruler. I really like Creative Grids rulers. I have 6 1/2" x 24 1/2". Not quite right. I have 8 1/2" by 24 1/2". Way too unwieldy for everyday use.
Then when the "Cutting Edge" started making the rounds of blog land, with its blade-sharpening cutting edge, I thought I had finally found what I was looking for. It was 6 1/2" by 18 1/2", a size pretty close to "perfection."
Sorry. I'm not a big fan. It is frosted. Normally not a problem. I have a frosted 6 1/2" square Olfa ruler that I really like. But this one is a little
too frosted, in my opinion. Has anyone else had that problem? And while I think the blade-sharpening edge sounds great in theory, I haven't made up my mind about that aspect of it either.
So my question for you: Who "rules" your sewing space? Do you have a favorite size? A favorite brand?
Do tell...
....and this charm pack called "Sweet Hearts" by Deb Strain and Arrin Turnmire for Moda could be coming your way. It has the cutest fabric, lots of pink, white and red. Perfect for Valentine's Day. I'll pick a winner on Friday morning.
