Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Giveaway day!

It's that time of year again - the Sew Mama Sew giveaway has come around again!  A warm welcome to all new visitors.  My name is Ruth and I share my quilty makes, design ideas and things I've learned here in this space.  The dogs make an appearance from time to time too!

Recently I've been making these and playing with fabric design doodles!
I hope you will stay and have a look around!


For last years giveaway I asked how many people listen to music, watch tv, sew to the hum of the sewing machine and the results were really interesting:
This year, I'm giving away a set of creative grids circular rulers.  Creative grids are my favourite brand and I would be lost without my 14" x 4" ruler.  It is my go to and I use it all the time for cutting strips and small patchwork pieces.

To enter this year's draw for the Creative Grids set, please answer the following question:
I'd love to know if you guys use specialty rulers, if yes what's your recommendation for us to buy and if no what's your favourite ruler you do use?

There is no need to follow me but I would appreciate it you do!  The giveaway closes on Sunday at 5 pm and the winner will be chosen by Mr. Random Number Generator.   As I live in Ireland it is open to International shipping.  Good Luck and thanks for entering!


220 comments:

  1. My favourite ruler is my creative grids 6 1/2 by 24 1/2

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  2. The only speciality ruler I've used is a wedge ruler for Dresden plates which are fun to make and quicker than they seem.

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  3. I love creative grid rulers!! I own about 8 of them --various sizes of square from 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 to 12 1/2 by 12 1/2 and the 6 1/2 by 24 1/2 and 8 1/2 by 24 1/2!! I have been eyeing some specialty ones too including the ones you are giving away!! Wouldn't quilt without them!! sandybailey55@hotmail.com

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  4. I've never used a specialty ruler. I have a 12.5" square, a 6.5" square, & a 6"x24". I would love to get a stripology ruler in the future.

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  5. My favourite is Creative Grids 8 1/2 x 24 1/2 ".

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  6. I have a Dresden plate ruler that I have used a couple of times, but other than that my rulers are all the standard 6" or 12" combinations, perhaps I need to be more adventurous with rulers :)

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  7. I have a number of specialty rulers . Having the right tool makes quilting so much easier! Thanks!!

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  8. I've never used a specialty ruler, but could certainly use a curved one to help with my wonky cutting!

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  9. I have a TON of specialty rulers - I'm guilty, I love gadgets :) My favorite is the Curves for Squares ruler (Creative Grids - also my favorite brand!). I've actually used it more than once which is more than I can say for my other specialty rulers!! My go to ruler that I use daily is my 7.5"x 24.5" ruler.

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  10. I love my straight ruler but I would love to try an apple core shaped one. I have recently been watching youtubes to learn how to properly use a triangle ruler I have. Curves are such a challenge for me- I would definitely use these.

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  11. I do like specialty rulers though I use my 8 1/2 x 24 inch one the most. I have the quarter square triangle ruler and I use that quite a bit. I am a new follower on Bloglovin and Instagram (@daydreamsofquilts).

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  12. What a nice set! I have a couple creative grids rulers. But my favorite is the Hex-n-more and Super Sidekick. Thanks!

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  13. I have a dresden and a pineapple ruler, donot use them very often, thanks for the chance!

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  14. I only have a few basic rulers - square, triangle, etc. Thanks!

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  15. I don't use them, but sometimes I wish I did!

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  16. I have a heart shape set and I love my big fiskars 3" x 18" ruler.
    storybookfelts at gmail dot com

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  17. I love my 6 1/2" creative grid square ruler.

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  18. I usually only buy specialty rulers if its for a shape I can't cut with a regular ruler. So most of them are curved ruler/templates.

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  19. I don't really use special rulers, my favorites are 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 and 12 1/2 by 4 1/2 by creative grids, they work for so many things.

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  20. i haven´t got specialty rulers yet. the next ruler on my shopping-list is a inch-ruler (i just have one with centimeters).

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  21. I do have a new love for creative grid rulers. I just recently got a bloc loc and want to try it out.

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  22. i do use some rulers but cut lots out freehand

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  23. I LOVE my creative grid ruler! I have the 12.5 by 3.5 one and I also use it for nearly all of my scrappy and small cutting. I would really like to get a creative grids square one as well in a 4.5 inch size.

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  24. Oh, the Stripology Ruler from Creative Grids is worth every penny! I've never cut fabric so quickly before.

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  25. I don't have a favourite brand but the ruler I use most is one I had at school and the end has broken off it!! I still use it most days though!

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  26. I don't use any speciality rulers, but would love to try

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  27. I don't have any specialty rulers, but I do borrow my Mom's curved rulers sometimes!

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  28. I don't really use any specialty rulers, but I do have a set of French curves that I'll use as soon as I get up the courage to do some pattern drafting.

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  29. I use grid rulers, a square one, a long one, and a small one for inches...and I use a hexnmore ruler for triangles and hexagons...

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  30. I don't have any specialty rulers yet, but I LOVE my creative grids 4 x 8 - I switched to creative grids for all my rulers and I'll never look back.

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  31. I use my tumbler template/ruler a lot. I love that with my scraps.

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  32. I love creative grid rulers - this year my fav is the stripology ruler! It lets you cut strips very quickly from fat quarters! Just love it!

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  33. I have the Sew Kind of Wonderful ruler but I havent used it yet It is on my list. I love my creative grids 18.5 c 6.5 ruler

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  34. I love my set of Bloc~Loc Rulers. They really speed up trimming HST's!

    I love the results of your graph! I like to do all that except...silence! And singing! Really interesting!

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  35. I don't have any specialty rulers. i use a 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 , a 12 1/2 x 12 1/2, and a 6 x 24. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  36. My specialty ruler is the 60 degree diamond. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  37. I dont use any special rulers! This is all new to me. :)

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  38. I've only just started using two new specialty ruler. One is a Dresden/wedge ruler. The other is a 60degree ruler. Its all so new to me that I can't give advice, but I'm so excited by the possibilities. Looking forward to reading all the comments.

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  39. I don't have any specialty rulers, I usually create my own templates from plastic signage discards.

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  40. I've always wanted to use special rulers but alas, I've not had one nor the money to purchase any.

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  41. I love creative grid rulers since their lines are fine and broken, I can cut more accurately! I don't have any other shapes just straight ones!

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  42. I have a flexible ruler I bought at the local pharmacy I love!

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  43. I like the Hen More ruler but I would really love to try some FMQ rulers with my Juki

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  44. I have only been quilting a little while so only have the straight ruler for now.

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  45. I love my French curve for patternmaking!

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  46. I've only recently got some specialty rulers- jaybird and sew kind of wonderful rulers- but haven't had much chance to use them yet.

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  47. I only have the Lazy Angle and Jaybird rulers. I haven't gotten a chance to use Jaybirds rulers yet. Just trying to finish some UFOs before embarking on new projects.

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  48. I have never tried using a special ruler, but am intrigued for sure.

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  49. I only have the Dresden ruler which I enjoy when making dresdens

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  50. I love specialty rulers
    sushikrazy@hotmail.com

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  51. I love my Dresden and log cabin rulers and Creative Grids are the best! Rcoyle at olemiss dot edu

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  52. My favourite ruler would be my simple 6.5 x 6.5 inch ruler, or the 14 x 4 inch one, I use those most. I also have the binding tool (although that still confuses me, lol!) and a ruler for dresden plates. But I use both of the latter very seldomly.
    Many thanks for the chance to win!

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  53. I have and use specialty rulers, they sure make piecing easier. The right tool for the job.

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  54. Favorite ruler is my 6 x 24 - not a specialty ruler but it serves me well.

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  55. My favorite ruler was 10 cm X 45 cm omigrid ruler. I have no chance to try another special shape ruler as i'm newbie to the quilt! I will like to explore more on using special ruler if they can help me more easy to complete my project.

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  56. The ruler I use the most is my 6 x 24 ruler.....when cutting....and my 12 x 12 when I am trimming my blocks....

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  57. The only specialty rulers I've used so far are the easy angle, companion angle, and tri-recs, all recommended by Bonnie Hunter and used in her mysteries. I am intrigued by many others, and bought the dresden ruler, but haven't tried it yet.

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  58. I haven't used specialty rulers yet.

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  59. I don't use a lot of rulers, but I do use the circle and odd shaped ones for ease of use. I haven't seen this brand but am looking for some user friendly round ones. TY

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  60. I am a newbie to the world of sewing so I'm just building up my collection of tools. No speciality rulers yet! But they sure sound like they would be very helpful.

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  61. just got a creative grid 12" square and I love it

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  62. I have a few specialty rulers I picked up during Saturday Sampler at my LQS, but I don't use them. I do love my Creative Grids, though, and have a nice little collection, now. I use the 6 1/2" square the most, I think.

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  63. I have a few specialty rulers, the creative grids pineapple ruler (haven't used it yet). A flying geese and a half square triangle Bloc Loc ruler, haven't used it much yet either. Seems like my Creative Grids 6.5 X 12.5 is still the one!

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  64. The rulers I use the most are my 1" x 6" ruler and my 6" x 24" ruler. I haven't tried specialty rulers yet.

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  65. I'm kind of new to all of this so I would love advice about specialty rulers too!

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  66. bloc loc!!! they are life changing

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  67. I don't own any specialty rulers, I do have a little ruler that helps with cutting dresden plate pieces. I use a
    6 1/2 by 24 inch ruler and a 6 1/2 by 12 inch ruler for most of my cutting. They are creative grids rulers.

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  68. I'm still pretty new at sewing and quilting so I have a few rulers but I haven't used them. Someday!

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  69. other than the usual quilting rulers for cutting i enjoy the Hex 'n More and the patterns from Jaybirds.

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  70. I am not really a specialty ruler fanatic but I do love and use the Super60 ruler by Sara Nephew. I enjoy designing with it.

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  71. I don't have any specialty ones but I'm also just beginning so winning some would be great.

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  72. Love this give away. Oh my. Thanks for hosting. Mrscummings2u at Gmail dot com. Don't use any special rulers. Just a straight and a square.

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  73. My favorite specialty ruler is my Dresden plate.

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  74. I don't use any specialty rulers but would love to get one to help me even up flying geese blocks.

    lin.web.28 at gmail dot com

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  75. I'm new to quilting and don't have too many specialty rulers right now. I have my eye on the Hex N more, and the sidekick.

    Thanks for this giveaway opportunity!

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  76. I've never used a specialty ruler.

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  77. My two favorite rulers are the 6 1/2 square and the 8 1/2 x 24" ruler both by Omnigrid. Thank you for the opportunity. Oh, and I listen to audio books....now download to my tablet to listen.

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  78. A couple of weeks ago I bought a hex-n-more ruler, but haven't done much with it yet. Apart from the straight rulers, the ones that I couldn't be without are the Easy Angle ruler and the Companion Angle ruler, often used together.

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  79. I like speciality rulers that can be used for multiple quilt designs. Some of my favorites are the kaleidoscope ruler, the 60 degree triangle, and the Bloc_loc ruler for HSTs.

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  80. I have an Easy Angle and a Companion Angle ruler that I use quite often.

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  81. I am a new quilter and love Creative Grid rulers....the 6 X 24 and 12 1/2 square are my favorites. I just got the log cabin trim tool and can't wait to give it a try.

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  82. My favorite ruler is my Creative Grids 8 1/2x24". I have not used any speciality rulers so would love to win these.

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  83. I don't do many specialist rulers but the Quick Curve is pretty good.

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  84. Hi, I love every kind of rulers!!
    Greetings from Italy!
    crierre85(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. I love the square rulers. They are so helpful

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  86. I'm new to quilting, so I haven't used many specialty rulers yet. I was about to start using a hexagon ruler. I have only used square and rectangle rulers.

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  87. So far my favorite rulers are my 24x24 and my 6x6, depending on the size of the project.

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  88. The bloc-loc rulers are my absolute favorite, the HST and the flying geese. They are really the only specialty rulers I use.

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  89. so far I don't have any specialty rulers. just my straight rulers would love to learn to do circles thanks for a chance

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  90. I don't know the technical terms as I'm new to quilting but I just have a basic 5" square ruler and a 2" wide straight ruler that work for me! I'd love to win your rulers so I don't have to hunt round the house looking for circular objects to draw around anymore! x

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  91. I love my 12.5" square ruler since most bee blocks are meant to be 12.5 unfinished. I recently bought clear template rulers for teh La Passacaglia quilt though they haben't arrived yet so I can't say if I love them yet or not- but I hope they make life easier!!!

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  92. I have so many rulers, but I use my omnigrids most often. I love my 15 in square for finishing up quilt corners. I love the angles marked on them for cutting special pieces. I have a curvy one but haven't used it yet. I would love love love to win the circles as I do a lot with circles and these would be a boon to cutting. LeeAnna at not afraid of color leeannaquilts at gmail dot com
    (I gave the addy as I cannot fix the noreply thing)

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    1. forgot to say, I follow you by email so I don't miss a post! LeeAnna

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  93. Creative Grid's 6 x 24 ruler. I love it so much I give them as gifts!

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  94. I don't own any specialty rulers, but I would love to... All I use at the moment is a cork backed 18" metal ruler that I actually bought for stained glass cutting. :)

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  95. As a paper piecer, I LOVE my Add-a-Quarter Ruler - it speeds things up considerably. I just ordered the Creative Grids Tumbler Ruler and look forward to giving it a try.
    Of course I follow you Ruth - BL + email. I wouldn't miss a post!

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  96. I own 2 specialty rulers. One is kite-shaped to make spiderweb scrap quilts (ruler by Marti Michell - I recommend) & the other is a circle cut ruler I use to draw lines for hand-quilting in a baptist fan pattern -- I've never actually used it for cutting!

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  97. I love Creative Grids rulers! I have been replacing my "other" rulers over time with CG rulers, but I don't have any circular ones. My favorite ruler is a tie between my 2.5 x 36, and my 2.5 x 6 (extremes?). I'd be lost without my 2.5 square, lately, because I've been working on Economy blocks (LOVE).

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  98. I follow you via Instagram!

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  99. I love my bloc loc hst ruler. Use it all the time for accurate hst's.

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  100. I just have a simple 3x24 inch onE. It's not special but gets the job done

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  101. From Helen by email: It's not exactly a ruler but I couldn't be without my 6" square and a narrow patch workers 12" ruler , no idea who made them though .

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  102. From Helen by email: Forgot to add , I follow your blog by email

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  103. June Taylor's Shape Cut Plus lets you cut different size stripes and shapes. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  104. I just got my first specialty rulers for my birthday - they haven't even been used yet. I got a few as I am just getting into quilting & I am loving it. I don't have any curves yet though. I have a dresden, a Hex and more & a Side Kick ruler now.

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  105. I've been wanting to try some especially since I want to try my hand at hexies.

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  106. I am a beginner sewist so I for now have the basics but my sister was visiting with all her sewing gear and she had a Creative Grid ruler I have fallen for. It is the 6.5 x 12 ruler with all the 1/2 " marked...love it!

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  107. I have one or two but I doubt I ever use them - I use my 24x6 for the serious cutting into the stash stuff, a 12x6 for regular cutting and I have a 4,5 square one that I use to trim those HSTs for the 9-patch-12,5" blocks ... I think they are OLFA ..

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  108. I only have one set of specialty rulers (for making different sizes of a scrappy block pattern). I mostly just use my long ruler (forget the dimensions on that one!) or my square rulers (have a 4, 5, and 12.5 size).

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  109. I do use specialty rulers. My most favorite ruler is the Shape Cut Pro.

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  110. I'm new enough that I have only one basic ruler.

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  111. I mainly use my CG 6.5 inch by 12.5 inch ruler

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  112. I recently bought the X-Block ruler when I was a quilt show and am currently working on a quilt using it. I love that using this ruler there is no waste, because what you cut off is used in the border. My favorite ruler I use all the time in June Tailor's Shape Cut Plus ruler with the slots.

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  113. I love my 12.5" square ruler for squaring up my blocks and I own a set of drunkard's path rulers, but have not had a chance to use them yet.

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  114. I recently bought a Hex and More ruler which is my first specialty ruler. The rulers I use the most are my 6.5"x24" and 12.5"x12.5". I also have a thin gridded 2"x18" ruler that is flexible and great for pattern making, but definitely NOT for rotary cutting!

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  115. I generally use either my 6x30 or my 3x18 rulers. But if I'm cutting a lot of similar shapes from a strip, I'll go to a ruler that has the correct angles on the end, such as my Easy 6 and Easy 8 triangle rulers. I also have curved rulers that allow for drunkard's path type shapes, and the Tri-Recs combo, as well as a set of one patch templates for charm quilts such as tumbler, apple core, and others. But I mostly use the ones I listed first.

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  116. no specialty rulers (yet), just the standard 2.5 x 18 is my go too. Would love to get some circular ones and attempt some round piecing :)

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  117. Ruth, I also love the Creative Grids because they handle so well. I actually don't own many rulers, but I have a large metal ruler, 36" long, that I purchased in a super hardware store. It's honestly my favorite for quick cutting and stability.

    Julie @ Pink Doxies

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  118. I only have a couple of 6"wide rulers, which I adore, but I would more than happily use others if I had them!

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  119. A great question -- I loved reading everyone's answers as I'm very intrigued by specialty rulers. It seems like they should make cutting faster, but they just confuse me, especially those where the numbers or angles correspond to the finished block rather than what's being cut. But I love curved templates!

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  120. I definitely have a ruler problem. My favorites are the add-a-quarter and add-an-eigth for paper piecing.

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  121. Hi Ruth and thank you for a great give away! I use mostly my big ruler and the 6,5" square ruler but I'm mostly exite and happy for the Julies Hex N More ruler (Jaybird quilts) - it's is fantastic and fun! x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  122. The ruler I use most is my 6 x 24 ruler.

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  123. I didn't get it until after I was done cutting out my first project but I have an equilateral triangle ruler and can't wait to use it!

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  124. I always use the 24*6 ruler, for everything... I wold to use round ones... Many thanks for this great giveaway!

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  125. my 6.5 by 24 inch ruler is my favorite.

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  126. i don't have any specialty rulers...but i would love to try some

    erin2470@hotmail.com

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  127. I don't have any specialty rulers and have just rely upon creating my own guide and drawing the line I want to cut on the fabric if it isn't a straight line ;) These rulers would make cutting circles such a dream!

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  128. I have a few, but I haven't really used them. One is half square triangle square up that I'm excited to use.

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  129. I don't use Amy, just have a normal quilters ruler. I need to learn more.

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  130. I only own two rulers that I use for quilting. A 12" square and a 24" rectangle. I find I can get most everything I need done with these two!

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  131. Four rulers and my best fav is 1x12"

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  132. I don't have any specialty rulers.... And would love a Dresden ruler one day!!!

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  133. No, don't have any and never tried! but would love to! thanks for the chance!!

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  134. My new favorite rulers are Creative Grids. I also love my add a quarter ruler.

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  135. I love my 12.5 inch square ruler for squaring up blocks.

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  136. I have a Hex N More..the regular one & the Mini...looove them! Also have a 5" & 10" Tumbler's & the 9" Apple Core!

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  137. I just use a 17 inch ruler. I don't have any special ones, but I've seen some tutorials that look so cool!

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  138. The only ruler I currently have is a 6 inch by 24 inch rectangle - love it for bag-making.

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  139. I have a Hex N More and Super Sidekick that I haven't used yet, but I suspect they're going to quickly become favorites!

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  140. My only specialty ruler is my new Hex N More ruler. I am anxious to try it out!

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  141. I've been using the Hex N More ruler a lot lately. It's great for triangles. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  142. I have never used a specialty ruler before, but would love to try some. I've enjoyed seeing everyone else's responses to this question!

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  143. Big fan of Blocloc rulers. I really like the HSTs. Makes trimming MUCH easier

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  144. I use my square grid rulers all the time to get perfectly sized quilt blocks.

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  145. I own a few Creative Grids specialty rulers (pineapple block and curvy log cabin) but I haven't had much time to use them!! I like my 60 degree triangle - probably not very special but it works!!

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  146. I love specialty rulers that you can use for multiple projects. Like the bloc lock, hex & more and add a quarter.

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  147. I love rulers! Creative Grids is my latest favorite.

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  148. I don't really have a favorite!

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  149. My favorite ruler is my 12 1/2 x 12 1/2. I would be lost without it. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  150. I've just have a 24" x 6" clear ruler... I've never tried any specialty rulers! :)

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  151. I've been wanting to replace all my regular rulers with Creative Grids because I am loving the ones I do have and would like al the same rulers for consistency (sometimes I wonder if my cut pieces are off because apart from my CG ones, each of the others are different brands so the lines aren't always going to be the same). As for specialty rulers, I love the Bloc Locs for HSTs as well as the Hex and More ruler. Working with curves is something I want to do more so these ones would be a great help!

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  152. One of my favorite rulers is the O'Lipfa Lip edge ruler. With it's measurements being only 4" wide but with the longer 36" length it's ideal for cutting many strips and borders. Lovely Giveaway, thanks for the chance.

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  153. I have no speciality rulers, but these look really useful especially considering I can now sew curves - yay!

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  154. I am embarrassed to admit that I use any ruler that comes to hand and none of them are specialist rulers. Maybe when I get a bit more advanced I will invest in some! Thank you for such a useful Giveaway prize : )

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  155. I don't really use much specialised rulers ( though I do have a creative grids Multi size triangle ruler I haven't yet got to grips with). My favourite though is my creative grids 6 1/2 by 24 " ruler.

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  156. I just bought the sidekick and hex and more rulers. Generally my 6 x 24 is my most used ruler though. Thanks for a great giveaway and chance to win. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)

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  157. I used to think you only needed 1 or 2 rulers, but my ruler collection seems to be have rapidly expanded in the past few years. Most of my rulers are standard ones e.g. 6 1/2 x 12 1/2, a few long ones for cutting out strips and binding. Also love the little square rulers (e.g. 2, 3 and 5 inch ones).

    I'm not really a fan of specialty rulers, but I did buy a Kaleidoscope ruler from Creative Grids which was very good. I didn't want to make a foundation-pieced version and didn't fancy the thought of cutting out all the templates separately; so the ruler made short work out of cutting out the templates.

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  158. I don't really have too many specialty rulers. I bought the Fons & Porter hst rulers and I do plan on using them. I also have a hex n more ruler that is still in the package. Such is life, thanks, peterstankovich@comcast.net

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  159. I mainly use my 8 1/2" x 24 1/2", square 6 1/2", square 12 1/2" rulers, and Easy Angle and Companion Angle rulers for triangles/geese units. I find those brilliant; no trimming of HST!!

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  160. I have a drunkards path ruler to help make those curved pieces. Most of the rulers I have are for longarm quilting. You really need specialty rulers in that arena. Thanks for the very generous giveaway!

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  161. I have the creative grids 12.5 ruler and it is my go to ruler. Recently I was gifted a Dresden ruler and made a quilt with it. Next in line is a circle applique quilt and your ruler will come in handy if I win.

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  162. I have subscribed to following your blog

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  163. I just use a plain fiskers grid ruler, but I think it's time to start trying shaped rulers

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  164. I use the 6 x 24" ruler. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  165. I am still fairly new to sewing and have invested primarily in building my stash so I don't have a ton of ruler's yet. I love my 6.5" x 24" for general cutting, my 12" x 12" for squaring up and my add a quarter for paper piecing. Aside from that I have not yet had the opportunity to play! Thanks for the chance. coudre at dmdrafting dot com

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  166. I have used creative grids rulers but don't own any. They are fantastic. I also love my wedge ruler for making dresdens and my triangle ruler. Thanks for the chance to win.
    jennifercreech7(at)yahoo.com

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  167. I love all rulers. My favorite is my strip cut ruler from June Taylor which enables you to cut a lot of strips at once.

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  168. I've never tried them but I'd definitely love to. Thanks for the chance!

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  169. My favorite ruler is Omnigrid 4"x14"! I'd love to try the circular rulers!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  170. got a 18 x 2 last week, but think a wider and shorter one next time

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  171. I really like the June Tailor perfect half square/quarter square triangle ruler. Makes squaring up HSTs so easy!

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  172. I'm actually using a dollar store ruler at the moment! I've got a small grid one but need to invest in a bigger one soon.

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  173. I've never used a specialty ruler. But I would love to use these!!!

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  174. I love my creative grid 6 1/2 by 12 1/2 ruler.

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  175. I have two rulers and both are creative grids and I love them!

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  176. I don't have special rulers. But I would love to have square rulers!!!!!

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  177. My favorite ruler would be the 12.5" ruler , I don't have specialty rulers . Thanks for the chance .

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  178. I don't have any specialty rulers but would love to have some. I made a quilt with circles & used a salad plate to cut around.

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  179. Thanks for the chance to win! My favorite ruler is the flying geese wing clipper. Now all of my flying geese have a point!

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  180. I use the ruler that came with my rotary mat, I would love to try some specialty rulers though. I am following you on Instagram (cher277). dawnm1993(at)gmail(dot)com

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  181. I have several specialty rulers.my favorite creatibe grids 1/8 inch ruler

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  182. I've just started using Omnigrid rulers and I love how they grip to the fabric!

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  183. I do like specialty ruler. Right now I'm playing with Quick curve ruler from sewkindofwonderful.

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  184. I do not use specialty rulers. I have a few plastic templates (e.g. Dresden wedge, hexies, drunkard's path) and a large equilateral triangle ruler, but no fancy shortcut rulers. My rulers are just standard. I use my 4.5 and 6.5 inch squares the most - after the long 24 x 6.5 inch one. The small squares are handy for cutting the parts of a block when working in a small space.

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  185. I don't have any specialty rulers yet, but I just got started quilting and will probably have some in the future.

    determineddebby at gmail dot com

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  186. My favorite ruler is just my 24" x 6" ruler. I think I use it everyday. (pegandky@gmail.com)

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  187. My favourite roulers are Omnigrid 6" x 12" and my 12.5" square ruler, I've got more, but these are most used. Thanks for the chance.

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  188. I have an all in one ruler which works for all the things I am doing. Sometimes I feel the wish for e special ruler, like a circle , lol! But most of the time i am very content with this only one.

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  189. I love my Omnigrid 6x24" ruler

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  190. I'm a new Bloglovin' follower.

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  191. I love my creative grids 6.5" x 24"

    detroitgirl77 AT gmail DOT com

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  192. I use my 1/8" ruler a lot. I do mini quilts and lots of paper piecing so it really get a work out. Would love the circle rulers....I use plates, saucers, cups and bowls for circles!! LOL! Thanks for the chance to "upgrade"!

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  193. My favorite specialty rulers are the add-a-quarter and add-an-eighth rulers. I use them all the time for paper piecing. I also just bought a bloc loc ruler to square my half square triangle pieces.

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  194. I have never used specialty rulers -- I'm relatively new to quilting. sarah@forrussia.org

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  195. the only special ruler I have used is Bloc-lock. It's the best for half square triangles!

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  196. I don't really have any specialty rules but I'd love the chance to try these

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  197. My 3.5 x 24 ruler is my favorite.

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  198. I have my 6.5 x 24 ruler and some square rulers..I have just bought a Folded Clipper Corner ruler which I am yet to try with lots of corners to sew on some snowball blocks

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