Rulers for quilting can be tricky! There are so many out there. Really. There are a lot!!! I sometimes get all caught up on the quilt ruler hype and then end up with these piles

Amy's Top Tips for Quilting with rulers on a stationary machine.

In this beginner's guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about using rulers for longarm quilting.

Learn how to use quilting rulers properly, including knowing what all of the hash marks and lines are used for in creating your quilting projects.

If your ruler slips when cutting fabric it can ruin everything! Learn how to keep your ruler from slipping when cutting fabric.

Wondering what type of quilting rulers you need? Choosing from so many options can be hard. Find out the rulers you need to make quilting easier.

Free motion quilting with rulers on domestic sewing machine. Week 3 in a series.

Join in for the final part of the Essential Ruler Quilting Challenge! This week, you'll be ruler quilting with the Squiggle ruler.

Have you heard about the Stripology Ruler?! If you’re a modern quilter like me, then you know how important it is to have accurate cuts of fabric when making a quilt. You also know how time consuming (and tedious) it can be to cut out every piece of fabric for a whole quilt. The Stripology...

You might have noticed my Good Measure Quilting Rulers popping up in shops! There are 8 different sets, and all feature a non-skid backing and two colors of markings. Here are some videos to show you more… You can ask your local shop to order these rulers from Brewer Sewing. I always support local shops ...

I hate to pick favs but this one is my Favorite of the Trio. Thread - Iris Mint Batting - Hobbs 80/20 Tools - A ton of templates w...

This great ruler pack by Inspira and the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 2 combine to make ruler work extremely fast and easy to do. Using rulers is so easy if you know what you're doing. Inspira ruler foot templates. Clover Chaco Liner.

Rulers. Quilting Rulers. You know you have a lot of quilting rulers! Come learn some great ways and how to store quilting rulers.

This tutorial walks you through Free Motion Quilting with rulers using the Simple Arc and straight line rulers found in the Free Motion Quilting Essentials Template Set. This ruler is great for stitch in the ditch, cross hatching, curved cross hatches, and even baptist fan.

Custom Quilting is determined by how complex and dense the quilting is. I hope that these photos and descriptions can help you to determin...

I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts Magazine issue (the February/March 2014 issue) to make my little book. The instructions involved drawing some lines on a piece of fabric, then sewing on the lines with a walking foot to make a larger sheet and baste the layers together. Then you quilt your designs and cut the "pages" apart. The tutorial in the magazine was very good. If you are interested in making a book like mine, I suggest you get a copy of the magazine. Below is a collage of designs I plan to cover in the class. Along the top of each page I wrote the name of the design, the batting type and page number from the book I will be using for the class. In case you are interested, I'm using the book Free Motion Quilting with Angela Waters. It has become my go-to book for quilting ideas as of late.

Here is our beginner guide to Free Motion Quilting with a Ruler (also called templates). Free Motion Quilting templates help you to create designs like Baptist Fans, Arcs, Clamshells, Waves and more. This getting started guide will help you install your ruler foot, setup your machine and get started!

Learn how to use french curved rulers in pattern making. This complete guide covers the types of rulers, their importance, and 6 free rulers.

I thought some of you might like to try my log cabin quilting pattern. It's a continuous line pattern that saves a lot of stop start sewing....

How to hand quilt in 3 easy steps! In this blog and video tutorial I'll list out all of the supplies you need and show you how simple hand quilting is!

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog! I hope you're excited about this Dresden ruler challenge. I've thought of so many ideas since I got the ruler and can't wait to make something great with it! I decided to do a post about diameter since I couldn't find one out there. I wondered how long I should cut my Dresden blocks and how big that would make my Dresden plate. I looked around and didn't find anything, so I decided to make a chart for easy reference. If you are trying to figure out how big you want your final Dresden plate and how long you need to cut each piece, this table is for you. I've included the diameter for a Dresden plate with points, and one for and unfinished Dresden plate. I've added some photos to help explain this chart. Here is the block. It could be anywhere from 1 inch to 8 inches in height. Here is the pointed Dresden plate. The diameter that I've included on my chart is only with perfect 1/4 inch seam allowances. When I made this one it measured 10 inches instead of 10.25. Because there are so many seams, if you are off, even a little, it will change your diameter in the end. And here is the unfinished Dresden plate. Outer diameter and inner diameter end up being the same measurement on my table. You will have to adjust the diameter for finished edges. Another thing you might want to know is that you'll need 20 blocks to make a full circle with the EZ Dresden ruler. I hope that clears things up. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them if you leave me a comment or send me an email. If you'd like to win your very own EZ Dresden ruler - please leave a comment on this post OR my other Dresden post. Please tell me something fun you're planning to do this summer. I will pick a winner on Saturday, June 9th. I hope you've had a chance to check out the other posts and don't forget to check out the upcoming ones as well. All details on the Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild website. Thanks so much for stopping by and have fun sewing!

Experiment with ‘wavy’ rulers to add movement, dimension to quilts...

This week we continue Ruler Guided quilting exercises for the Arc Ruler. This is geared towards anyone who is just starting, or interested in exploring ruler guided quilting. Here are the four exer…

Straight line quilting is fast and fantastic. Come to Bonjour Quilts for a ton of straight line quilting designs and tips you can use today.

This great ruler pack by Inspira and the Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC 2 combine to make ruler work extremely fast and easy to do. Using rulers is so easy if you know what you're doing. Inspira ruler foot templates. Clover Chaco Liner.

Looking for some quilting inspiration? Try these Nine Patch block ideas.

Lori Kennedy wants you to get over your fear of ruining your quilt with machine quilting. She highlights six ways to ruin a quilt and follows up with ways to avoid that ruination. I think we all want to avoid...

Looking for the Best Quilting Rulers? Top US quilting blog, A Quilting Life, features their Favorites. Click here now for all the info!!

How to hand quilt in 3 easy steps! In this blog and video tutorial I'll list out all of the supplies you need and show you how simple hand quilting is!

Rulers. Quilting Rulers. You know you have a lot of quilting rulers! Come learn some great ways and how to store quilting rulers.

One Ruler, Many Designs Ruler work is so much FUN! With the Westalee Design by Sew Steady 12-inch Arc & Straight template the design possibilities seem endless.

We ALWAYS send continuous yardage when available, or if not available, we will contact you prior to shipping! The Just Color blender collection by Studio E Fabrics features allover swirls and comes in a variety of colors. 100% cotton fabric. Machine wash warm normal cycle with like colors, use only non-chlorine bleach, tumble dry low, remove promptly, use warm iron. Made in Korea. Picture 2 shows this fabric with a ruler for scale. Be sure to look at Picture 3 as it provides answers to some frequently asked questions. To see other fabrics we have in stock from this collection, visit our FabricUtopia ETSY shop and type in "Just Color" in the search field. As we also sell this fabric in our retail shop, sometimes our inventory is off as our inventory doesn't update in real time. You can leave instructions for us including how you want the order shipped in case this happens on low quantity items. Your choices are: ORDERED AMOUNT ONLY - Cancel the order if you do not have the stated amount in continuous yardage. SEND WHAT YOU HAVE - Send the amount you have. We will adjust the prices and shipping accordingly. CONTACT ME - If you do NOT have the exact amount, please contact me for instructions (the default for our shop). SEE NOTE - Leave any instructions in the customers note section. WE OFFER SEVERAL FABRIC LENGTH OPTIONS SO YOU CAN ORDER JUST WHAT YOU NEED: 1/4 yards (9 inches x 44 inches) Fat Quarter (18 inches x 22 inches) 1/3 yards (12 inches x 44 inches) 1/2 yards (18 inches x 44 inches) 2/3 yards (24 inches x 44 inches) 3/4 yards (27 inches x 44 inches) 1 yard (36 inches x 44 inches) 1 1/4 yards (45 inches x 44 inches) 1 1/2 yards (54 inches x 44 inches) The price is listed next to the size in the drop down menu. You can order larger cuts by combining lengths or purchasing multiple lengths of the same fabric (see the "Frequently Asked Questions" picture in our listing for examples on how to order.) Sometimes we have more fabric in stock than what is listed so please feel free to ask by sending us an ETSY message. ALL MULTIPLE LENGTH PURCHASES WILL BE CUT IN CONTINUOUS LENGTH PIECES DIRECT FROM THE BOLT UNLESS YOU REQUEST OTHERWISE! Fabric cut sizes are approximate as the width of cotton fabrics can vary between 43 and 45 inches. Most fabric is cut with a rotary cutter on a ruled mat to provide you with the straightest cuts possible. Shipping is via 1st Class Mail for up to 16 oz. (usually about 2-1/2 yards). Orders over 16 oz. ship via Priority Flat Rate mail. We use calculated shipping based on weight, and offer "FREE" domestic Priority Mail shipping on larger orders. When buying multiple quantities of small fabric yardage, the calculated shipping cost can be off and force Priority Mail shipping before required. If your total fabric purchase is less than 2-1/2 yards in smaller cuts or fat quarters, we can send your order out by 1st Class mail in most cases. Flannels and heavier fabrics can be an exception due to size and weight. If your order shows Priority Mail and you wish 1st Class, add a note to your order. We will adjust your order if possible and refund you the difference. Shipping upgrades and international rates are available at check-out. If a significant overcharge in shipping does happen due to combined orders or a multiple yard purchase, it will be refunded to you.

Learn how to use quilter's grid fusible interfacing to create a scrappy quilt top.