alnaquilts 1 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hollyc 0 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Linda Rech's rulers, she is on the forum, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
witha'K'quilting 333 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Busy Quilting 442 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newellyn 12 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have both. Linda and Dennis Rech's win hands down!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lindasewsit 111 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yep! Linda's and Dennis's are the best!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alnaquilts 1 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks so much for your help, you guys are great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joy 16 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have Westalee cross hatch rulers brillant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoAnnHoffman 15 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 The only decent crosshatch I can do is with Linda Rech's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandra 7 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Is there a video for Linda's crosshatching rulers? TIA, Sandra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrandmaLKB 223 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quiltmonkey 445 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 I love to "Rech" my quilts with Linda's crosshatch rulers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shelleywa 2 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lisae 425 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melora 0 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judysmith 0 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alnaquilts 1 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?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Primitive1 802 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I have Linda's rulers too and have used them alot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krystleswan 0 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melora 0 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Deann 1 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,612 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craftychick 0 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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