Quilting Grammy Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 If you could have only one tool other that the extension base what would it be??? I want to start building my tools and there are just sooo many that it is hard to deside where to start and which ones could do double duty. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmillie2010 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Deloa Jones Little One ruler. That teeny tiny baby has helped me on almost every quilt I've done. GREAT for SID! Now that's a not-very-expensive tool. Big Money tool would be the Swirlz back-of-the-machine boards by Circle Lord. I haven't seen a quilt that this design doesn't look good on, and if you are doing QOVs or Comfort Quilts this is a time-saver plus those Swirlz just look so good! And Michael and Kay are so easy to deal with. Always there for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would go for Deloa's Appliguide. I use it for SID in addition to stitching around applique! My absolute favorite go-to tool. http://deloasquiltshop.com/deloasonlinestore/appliguide.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Deloa Jones' curved crosshatch rulers. Not only are they great for cch but I actually use them more for going around applique. I love that you can flip them over and both sides are the same, that they are etched in 1/4 increments, and they are clear so I can see well through them to see where I'm going. They also are etched with 90 degree angles so they can be used to make interesting swags in borders. Besides a straight-edge ruler, they are the only other ones I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Everyone's right here. DeLoa makes the most "user friendly"..."helping" tools on the market, in my humble opinion. I have her appliguide and love it. I have her castle, and love it for SID. I have her rope-a-dopes...need I say more? And, her's are not priced "out of the market" like "others". (yes i've paid the "out of the market" price for rulers...cuz im a ruler queen too!), but to start out...her rulers would be one of the best options out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Janet-Lee's Favorite from the Gadget Girls. I use it more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 I have to agree with every one on Deloa's rulers and if I couldn't have anything else I would not be without my Little One! Love her boomerangs too. If I could have 3 things it would be Little One, Boomerang 10" and my Quiltazoid! They really tie in frequency of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 For me it is Deloa's appliguide, her boomerang rulers and the "itty bitty" ruler. Then followed of course by my CL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 deloa's little one, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilted charm Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I agree with everyone, DeLoa's rulers are great! And the price is right compared to other's I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Ditto on DeLoa's rulers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I like all of hers............use the little one a lot and also Castle. Just got her mini boomerangs and have a quilt waiting that I will use them on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I like the one I got when I bought a Gammill Optimum. The Gammill had a Intellistitcher on it and it came with a flat ruler for SID that said Intellistitch on it. Very nice and easy to use. Easy to maneuver around my work. zeke......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Connie, I find myself reaching for one of DeLoa's boomerang rulers. I use them to go around applique, make a starting feather, and crosshatching. Her rulers are marked so well, it makes them user friendly. You can't go wrong with any of her rulers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Interesting~ When I think of my favorite tool, I'd have to say, The Chubby Crayon from Miracle Marking systems. It's the one thing I use all the time. I rarely use rulers, but have recently purchased some of Deloas. Just haven't had the time to try them out. My hands don't work well enough to hold rulers for long periods of time. I also love my Basic Hartley Fence. (No Stencils) It allows me to lay down an array of Base designs. Then I go back and can fill with an assortment of designs. No two quilts look the same. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I have two tools: The Needle Nose applicator and Fray Check from Cindy Roth's Longarm University website. I secure all my starts & stops using this needle nose applicator and fray check. Cindy also has a tutorial about this on the website. http://www.longarmuniversity.com/Bookstore%20pages/notions_images/Fray_Check_and_bottle.JPG Tool number 2 is Carol Olson's Fine Line Quilters ruler. I have tried many straight rulers, but this one works the best for me. The white shadows you see through the ruler is some type of very fine velcro. I like the two acrylic "pegs" on the top of the ruler to move and keep it in place. There are two straight sizes. This is the 8" inch. Carol has also come out with a curved version similar to DeLoa's boomerangs. www.accentsindesign.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 My favorite tool (that I use all the time) is my dental pick (hook) for ripping out stitches, or when I run out of bobbin I use it for pulling out to a point or seam line so I can tie and bury. I have a few handy rulers. My faves are Janet Lee's and the Dainty Ditcher and the Apple Core made by Sherry Rogers Harrison. Oh and I have DeLoa's castle and her appliguide, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorihufford Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I would love to learn how to better use rulers. Can anyone recommend a DVD that teaches basics? I have the Hartley base to use with my millie. I own a Little one, Line tamer and a DeLoas's curved crosshatch rule and need to utilize them more! Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 You Tube has some great vids to watch! Just type longarm in the search box or maybe longarm ruler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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