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Miscellaneous:

The Quicker Trimmer - small and large (05.12.2010)

Easy trimming of 15 x 15 cm and 20 x 20 cm plus 0,75 cm seam allowance

For really large and very small blocks we have square rulers that make it easy to accuratly trim a block including seam allowances. But what about blocks with a finished size of 15 x 15 cm, that is 16,5 x 16,5 cm unfinished?

The small ruler is too small. You will need to use a second ruler or the (inaccurate) lines of your cutting mat. I don't find the large square ruler very handy at this point and I have to look at the many angled lines very carefully to make sure I hit the right ones!

Square ruler 1

 

 

 

My solution is as brilliant as it is simple:

A square 16,5 x 16,5 cm ruler.
For use with rotary cutters of course.

Square ruler 2

 

 

 

Exact, with a clear layout and easy to use.

Square ruler 3

 

 

 

See at a glance where your seamlines will be.
Helps to avoid cutting off the tips of your patterns.

Square ruler 4

 

 

 

Has few lines to show center point and diagonals exactly.
Useful for geometric patterns.

Square ruler 5

 

 

 

The nine patch crosshairs make horizontal and vertical alignment easy.

Square ruler 6

 

 

 

Know the Rule of Thirds? As in photography you may use it for fuzzy cutting.
A motif placed on one of the four intersecting cross lines will always create a pleasing layout.

Square ruler 7

 

 

 

Lines are visible even on black fabric.

Square ruler 8

 

 

 

Last but not least: A hole for hanging.

Square ruler large

 

 

This is the big brother of the Quicker Trimmer. It helps in the same manner to trim 20 cm blocks and measures 21,5 x 21,5 cm. Divisions are four centimeters.

This ruler is only available as long stocks last. It will not be replaced.

If you want some leeway for cutting your paper pieced blocks look at to site this tip!

Ruler 16,5 x 16,5 cm 12,60 €
Ruler 21,5 x 21,5 cm 16,60 €
Super saver pack with both rulers 26,00 €
Shipping in Germany 2,00 €
Shipping to European countries 3,90 €

If you want to purchase the ruler, Mail email me.

When ordering along with a printed pattern postage will be reduced.

 

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Last update: 23.01.2011