This ruler automatically lines up the 45 degree angle for cutting fabric on the bias. You just line it up with the bottom of your cutting mat and you are done. No more moving the square up and down the fabric. Of course I love this for cutting bias strips!!! Then I just feed them through the Bias Tape Maker Machine by Simplicity. You've all seen my pix of that cool tool already.
My fabric was so busy it did not show up when I first took the picture. I grabbed a dark blue piece just for a demonstration....you could not see the ruler with the other fabric (that is the secret tutorial fabric....keep looking and listening :)
I'm helping my mom make piping for some cushions for my sister's house. She called to see if I would cut all the strips because I was telling her about this ruler a few weeks ago. My mom does not even have a rotary cutter or a cutting mat. I feel so bad about that. She says she does not want them until she gets a sewing area set up. I guess I'll have to go and help her get it all together so she can whip these things up.
OK, so now you know....you really can cut your bias strips for quilt binding etc....quickly and easily...honest.
If you have not been to I Have A Notion lately (shopping in your jammies or in the middle of the night) you might want to stop by. There is now a SALE tab.
Smiles,
Kelly
This looks like a great tool!
ReplyDeleteAs I've cut a lot of bias strips, I must admit this ruler does look really cool. Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely keep my eye out for this ruler.
ReplyDeleteOoops. I just caught that your link on these rulers shows a fantastic price. Definitely eliminates the shopping time by buying it from I Have A Notion. Thanks.
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Wow, that is an awesome ruler.
ReplyDeleteI bought this ruler at a quilt show but now can't remember how to use it............HELP
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