Julia Rockwell Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi everyone, I am new to using rulers/templates and would really like to be able to do this technique. So my questions is...What's the trick? You can't hold them down because then your machine won't move. How do you keep them from slipping? I'm sure it's just a matter of practice, practice, practice...but you have any suggestions, tips, tricks please let me know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I use little sand paper dots that I bought at places like JoAnn's. There is a balance between too much pressure and just the right amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I too use the dots but you can also place several fingers on the ruler and several on the fabric which helps keep the ruler from slipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Rockwell Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I will try the dots, I have tried the film on my rotary rulers and didn't think it held enough but the dots do help. Thanks for your replies, I will PPP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Use the Sew Grippy from Kingsmen Quilting Supply. $4.00 for 20 and I think they work a lot better than Invisigrip for the longarm. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Definitely need grips underneath. I find that I have to remember to hold it firmly but not have a death grip. I keep the ruler in place and just move the machine. I try to keep my pressure on the ruler where the foot is. I scoot my hand but don't move the ruler, kind of like you do when you are suing a rotary cutter. I also use the control/blue to stop the machine in SR mode and then move the ruler, then control/blue again and keep going. I didn't learn that trick for a long time and it makes such a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laststitchstudio Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hi Julia I love to work with rulers and do very often. I spray all my rulers with embrodiery adhesive. Let dry...less than a minute. You are right. You can't press down, What you need to think about is how to hold the ruller/template.I keep my fingers spread out as best I can and always try to have my thumb or at least one finger over an edge. That helps to keep the ruler from shifting. let's say you are doing circle....Start at one point...I usually start at 9 o'clock, (I'm right handed so I'm holding the ruller with my left hand) my fingers are spread out with my thumb in the 4:30 positionand over the edge of the ruler. I begin sewing with SR on and go to 12:00 o'clock,,,STOP with needle down and shift your hand, continue othe ruler to. 6:00. STOP and shift your hand for the last time....in this position you do need to use a finger, as well as your thumb over the edge. What you want to remember is a light hand, just stablize against the hopping foot using those edges. Don't push to hard. You will get better and better with that dreaded word........practice Hope I made sense to you......try it out with out turning on your machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Julia, do you have a base plate on your machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Originally posted by hmerrill I scoot my hand but don't move the ruler, kind of like you do when you are suing a rotary cutter. Heidi, I'd like to sue a rotary cutter - the one that I drove over the index finger on my left hand. How much do you think I could get for the pain, suffering, and lost quilting time? :P:P I never thought of putting the sandpaper dots, spray adhesive, or anything else on my templates. Heavens, I use the dots on all of my quilting rulers and it sure makes sense to do it! I've got to buy more sandpaper dots..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Heidi, I'd like to sue a rotary cutter - the one that I drove over the index finger on my left hand. How much do you think I could get for the pain, suffering, and lost quilting time? :P:P Oh if you are going to do that it will have to be a class action lawsuite! LOL you aren't alone! By the way Donita Reeves has some clear sandpaper strips that work fantastically! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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