No More Slipping Rulers

I HATE it when my rulers slip….whether I am using them to cut fabrics or to quilt tops!!

My GO-TO cutting ruler is the “Quilters’ Rule”

Each of those lines is actually a ridge on the back of the ruler. They help keep the ruler secure when I am cutting.

BUT, when I purchased my new Mariner’s Compass Ruler set (see this post for more about those)..

Fun New Tool

…..the rulers were both smooth on the back and, as I started cutting my challenge quilt, they were slipping all over the place.

Then I remembered that I had a roll of “InvisiGrip” from Omnigrid…..

It can be purchased HERE at Amazon.

It is super easy to use. The clear “Grip” portion is stuck to a backing paper making it easy to cut.

The first step was to place the ruler on top of the Invisigrip roll……

…..and cut it just a bit smaller than the ruler size……

I then peeled off one corner of the clear grip, sticking it to the corner of my ruler……

Once the side was in place, I peeled the rest of the paper off…..

….and smoothed it in place…..

Now, the ruler was not going ANYWHERE…..except where I put it!!!

The great thing about this product is that it does not permanently adhere to the ruler, so you can remove it anytime. It simply “clings” to the back of the ruler.

This simple product made SO much difference to my cutting, especially with the Mariner’s Compass rulers that required detailed and accurate cuts.

If you haven’t tried it before, be sure to add it to you Christmas List!!

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Cordless Steam Iron Product Review

A few weeks ago, I reached out to my readers asking for a recommendation for a Cordless Steam Iron. EVERY ONE of you said that Panasonic was best!!

With that in mind, I spent time at the Panasonic booth in the vendor mall at the International Quilt Festival, and guess what…..

I found a great iron!!

Here is the story…..

If you are reading on email, you can use this link to go directly to the video….. https://youtu.be/8g6HVQXzb4k

So far, I am loving this iron…..

If you are interested in purchasing, check out the Panasonic website HERE

AND…..thanks for everyone who made suggestions. It made my search MUCH easier!!!

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Suggestions please!!

I leave for Houston tomorrow and will spend 3-1/2 days at the fantastic International Quilt Festival!!

I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing the wonderful quilts and catching up with quilters from all over the world.

I am also excited about doing some shopping and my list is growing, including thread, quilting rulers, Cherrywood Fabrics and a GOOD, cordless steam iron.

That is where I need your help.

I have a cordless steam iron that has served me for the last several years; however, it has some limitations…..

It takes a long time to warm up.

It doesn’t get very hot.

It doesn’t produce a lot of steam.

So….it is time to shop for a new one!!

There seem to be a number of choices from Panasonic…..

….and a couple of upright designs that I haven’t seen before…

I am hoping to view and try several different types in the vendor center, but was wondering…..

Do you have a favorite Cordless Steam Iron?

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Product Review – Easy Knit Tape

I was recently given a box of “Easy Knit Tape” from Pellon…..

While this tape has many uses in the sewing realm, I was interested in making “Franken-batting”!!

Since I was working on my small practice piece, I decided that it was time to give it a try!!

My first step was to straighten both pieces of batting…..

I pulled out a length of tape…..

The tape is a soft knit fabric with one fusible side.

It was easy to line up the batting and iron the tape in place…..

When I turned it over, things looked good…….

I don’t know if it was necessary, but I put a second piece on the other side….

It was perfectly secure and I didn’t notice any difference when I was quilting.

You can purchase it on Amazon HERE

So, I give this product a BIG THUMBS UP!!!

I will definitely use it again!!

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GRIPPY!!

A few months back, I made a comment in a post that I was having trouble with my quilting rulers slipping as I quilted around them.

Several people suggested that I try “Grippy”, a spray coating from Odif…..

Now I know that many people don’t like using sprays but…..OH MY this stuff is magic!!!

I tried it first on a 12-inch ruler that I use for long straight lines. I had already added “ruler grip” tape to the underside and that had definitely helped…

BUT, it would still slip, particularly at the ends of the ruler.

So, a quick spray with Grippy (on a piece of parchment paper)…..

….and it was ready to use!!

I sprayed it a bit heavier on the left end and the ruler became a little clouded (not sure if you can really see it in this picture, but trust me it did)!!