Sunday, 7 April 2013

Sunday Stash

 I am slowly adding to my ruler stash. For the longest time I just had one ruler (to rule them all!). My mum bought me quilting supplies as a surprise gift when I first mentioned wanting to quilt. She asked some random lady in the quilting section what size cutting mat and ruler she should get me. Bless that lady. She said “biggest you can afford.”

So Mum got me a big 6.5” x 24” ruler and a big mat to match. I love my mum. So I used my big ruler for everything, even squaring up HSTs. Overkill much?!

Then I discovered rulers came in other sizes and shapes. Didn’t quite understand why til I went to a quilting class and discovered how much easier it was to trim small things with small rulers.
Now I am slowly adding to my ruler stash. A 4.5” square, an 8” square (which disappeared during the move, sad), and my new toy that is as yet still unopened!

A triangle ruler!
Triangle ruler

The nearest craft shop is about 50min drive away so when Mum mentioned she was heading that way I asked her to pop in and grab me a triangle ruler. I wanted one that did at least 7” (planning to join in Bloom Bloom Pow!). Well Mum must have remembered Random Quilting Lady’s advice, so she got the biggest one she could find. It goes up to 12”. Awesome. One triangle ruler to rule them all and one giant ruler to rule them all, and a couple of smaller  ones to do the menial tasks.

Rulers in my quilt world

My quilt world is happy. 

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20 comments:

  1. Lee7 April 2013 at 10:11

    Looks like a pretty nice triangle ruler you've got there! You'll find lots of uses for it, I'm sure! : )

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  2. Nicole7 April 2013 at 11:02

    I'm a bit of a ruler fanatic so I can justify just about any size or shape! It definitely makes life easier having the right size ruler. Happy sewing to you!

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  3. Jessica7 April 2013 at 11:21

    Tee-hee, LOTR reference :) This gave me something to think about - I only have a very long ruler for cutting, and a dresden ruler. Thanks!

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  4. Kati from Kati's Quilting7 April 2013 at 11:21

    I'm really happy for you! I know how handy it is to have the right size ruler for the job! Do you use the add-a-quarter ruler for your paper piecing? I can see I found another Lord of The Rings fan! :D

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  5. Sharon - Lilabelle Lane7 April 2013 at 12:19

    I have recently added the add0a0quarter ruler to my collection and arriving this week in my hot little hands s the Hex'n'go ruler (I think that's what its called...probably should check) hugs

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  6. Megan7 April 2013 at 13:35

    That made me laugh - I tend to use whopping over sized rulers for everything and it is still quite a revelation that a smaller ruler can actually make things easier! I probably shouldn't tell my big ruler it is no longer the one ruler that rules them all...

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  7. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts7 April 2013 at 13:45

    Oh what good advice the lady gave! So very true! Enjoy your new toys :)

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  8. Gemma@prettybobbins7 April 2013 at 14:14

    I think I met the same random quilt lady when I first started quilting LOL I also recently started adding smaller rulers to my stash and lovely my itty bitty 4" ruler :) Great post Kristy!

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  9. vexa7 April 2013 at 16:56

    Just yesterday when I was cutting something small I though about getting smaller size. Have fun with yours!

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  10. Benta AtSLIKstitches7 April 2013 at 17:51

    I tell my students the same, but add "and that you can store flat, although under the mattress is fine" as I've seen them stored on one end :-( I don't thinkive seen (noticed) a triangle one like that though, I think I'm in love!

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  11. Mareenchen7 April 2013 at 18:57

    I got my ruler and mat in a beginner's set. 12" x 18" mat and 15cm x 30cm ruler. Still working it. So far I've always put fabric over rulers, though I have been seen flirting with triangle and Dresden rulers... :)

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  12. Molli Sparkles7 April 2013 at 20:11

    Such great additions to the stash! Our tools make the fabric we have that much more fun (and easier) to utilize! And did I see you are doing Bloom Bloom Pow?! Me too! I'm finally making something for myself, and so excited about it!

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  13. Celtic Thistle7 April 2013 at 22:37

    Now that sounds like a useful ruler! To be fair though I can convince myself pretty much any ruler is useful :)

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  14. MsMidge7 April 2013 at 22:56

    We can both figure out how to use that big triangle! I bought one today too!

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  15. Anonymous8 April 2013 at 00:19

    I need to get me one of those very soon! In this instance: bigger is always better! ;-)
    Esther

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  16. Gina8 April 2013 at 03:23

    Tools can certainly make the job easier!! I have a triangle ruler I haven't opened yet but one day I will start a triangle quilt. Have you picked fabric for Bloom Bloom Pow?

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  17. Camilla8 April 2013 at 08:24

    I'm like you, I just had one ruler a 24" long clear one which I used for everything. I couldn't see the need for other rulers. Then I shut it in the car boot and broke off 6" of it, and saw how useful the short bit was! I haven't branched in to triangles yet, but I did buy a 6" square recently. Perhaps I need to do a class or two to realise the benefits?

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    1. Finding Fifth8 April 2013 at 10:28

      A fortuitous accident then.you are resourceful Camilla.

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  18. Finding Fifth8 April 2013 at 10:27

    a couple of laugh out loud moments with your post today Kristy. Another great addition to know you are a LOTR fan too. Your mum is a serious gem.

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  19. SIMPLESEW8 April 2013 at 11:29

    popping over from Sunday Stash report. I got a Cool Ruler this week, its to trim HST

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