alnaquilts Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Looking for feedback/suggestions for cross hatching rulers. Does anyone have the Westalee cross hatch rulers from Quilters Rule? (http://www.quiltersrule.com/template/mqt-chr.html#carm ) If so, how do you like them? How about compared to the cross hatch rulers by Linda Rech (I think; see www.topperquilttools.com) that clamp onto the levelor bar?? Any other suggestions or ideas? I welcome your expertise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Linda Rech's rulers, she is on the forum, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 agreed. linda rech's crosshatch rulers rock! i only wish i had the 60 degree ones. they are on my wish list. her member name is ffq-lar. and her website is http://www.topperquilttools.com/rulers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have used the Westalee and find they wander away from the leveller bar at times. I know of others who just use the ruler part of the Westalee and no the part against the leveller bar. I'd love to get Linda's on my next trip to the US and save the postage! Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have both. Linda and Dennis Rech's win hands down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yep! Linda's and Dennis's are the best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks so much for your help, you guys are great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have Westalee cross hatch rulers brillant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 The only decent crosshatch I can do is with Linda Rech's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Is there a video for Linda's crosshatching rulers? TIA, Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Originally posted by sagebrushquilter agreed. linda rech's crosshatch rulers rock! i only wish i had the 60 degree ones. they are on my wish list. her member name is ffq-lar. and her website is http://www.topperquilttools.com/rulers.html I only see one kind of crosshatch rulers on Linda's site and I have those. Is there another style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I love to "Rech" my quilts with Linda's crosshatch rulers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I bought the Westalee ruler second hand and it is a really good tool. I found no problem with any movement against the leveller bar - in fact, I was amazed at how secure it felt. It has both the 90 degree and 60 degree angles and it was easy to unscrew and move the ruler part to change direction. It was also incredibly accurate. I have heard how good Linda's ruler is, but I've never used it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have had Linda's crosshatch rulers on my wish list for quite a while. You all just convinced me I need them now! Actually I have a few quilts that need crosshatching, including a whole cloth. this was very timely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have both. I started with Linda's crosshatch and LOVE them. However they are limited. I bought the westlee ruler and added the cut pipe with silicone screws and now have Linda's adherence to the bar but tons of options of angles and ruler types. I now have the best of both Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judysmith Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have the Westalee. The range is great - not only straight lines, but all sorts of curvy options too. I have had a similar problem to Lyn in trying to keep it level against the leveler bar. I've put it down to flex in my bars and perhaps me pushing too hard. I like Melora's adaptation - clever girl! Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted August 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Melora, tell me more about your adaptation of the Westalee ruler. Is it an option for that ruler, or did you combine parts of both of rulers to get "the best of both?" How did you do it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I have Linda's rulers too and have used them alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystleswan Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Originally posted by Primitive1 I have Linda's rulers too and have used them alot! I have also used it a lot and linda rech's cross hatch rulers are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Here are the pics Counter sink SILICONE screws so you don't scratch your leveler bar Melora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deann Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Wondering if something is wrong with my rulers from Linda Retch; I can't use an extended base with them and it makes them kind of wobbly? The clamp is so far down on the quilt top if I use my base that it sort of grabs the back of the quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Originally posted by Deann Wondering if something is wrong with my rulers from Linda Retch; I can't use an extended base with them and it makes them kind of wobbly? The clamp is so far down on the quilt top if I use my base that it sort of grabs the back of the quilt top. Hi--Sorry you are having a problem. Please email me lindarech@comcast.net and I will send you some hints. I suspect that your roller needs to be raised to accommodate the base and the ruler. At the APQS recommended height, the space between the base of the machine and the roller is wide enough for you to slip your hand between them up to the second knuckle. Dennis checks all rulers for clearance on my machine, but as you know, every machine is different. I will watch for a message from you. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craftychick Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 That's a great modification Melora (aka McGyver! ). Thanks for all the pics. Would you mind sharing the type, diameter and length of pipe you used? Also how much of the pipe you cut out so it would slide easily over your bar? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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