Tori Spencer Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hello All; Do you use a tool for making continuous curves? I feel like I need one but don't know what works. I have the Mini-Arc tool from Ronda's Rulers but is that the best? TIA, Tori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpsquilter Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I usually use a circle template. I like to use a much larger one than the square I'm doing so that the curves are closer to the line of stitching. Just my preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Depends. Is it a square or a rectangle, sometimes an oval for the long side a circle would be too big. I have one of Dusty Farrels I use a lot it has various size circles on it, and such, and I also have a ruler from Handi Quilter it has a straight edge as well as a circle. But I use the itty bitty a lot also. I could do without all my other rulers as long as I had those. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 When I need a template for CC's I use a Quilter's Rule set of nested templates called Dragon Scales. Four different-sized templates which have one outside curve and two inside curves--- they look like a clamshell. What makes them especially easy is you can stitch the left side CC and the bottom CC with the outside curve and then the top and right side CCs with the inside curve. This allows you to use the template always in your left hand and to the left or bottom of the hopping foot. No awkward above-the-foot or on the right side stitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Thank you for asking this question. I wanted to ask it myself. I just purchased Kimmy Brunner's Craftsy class on quilting with templates but haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet. Thanks, Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yikes! A ruler? I don't use a ruler. I haven't done any that were so big that I couldn't mark the center point I want to hit and use the intersections as guides. I guess if the block was too big to get it reasonably uniform, the circles are a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I like Constantie Quilts tri-arcs. Quilted Memmories, Lyn Heilman, sells these in the US. I have been very happy with them, and they are very affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Deloa's Boomerangs are my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm supposed to use a ruler for cc's......ooops missed that memo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyl Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 It depends if you need a ruler or not. Sometimes I do, if I want it more precise, a lot if the time I don't. The quilt I'm working on one yup. A custom the whole way. Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 DeLoa's boomerangs are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quietlifeaz Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I LOVE Deloa's Boomerangs... get all three sizes perfect for cc and curved crosshatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm supposed to use a ruler for cc's......ooops missed that memo. LOL! There are no memos and no rules. No rules. You can do whatever you want. Freehand those CCs if you want to. Just do what you are most comfortable with. Sometimes I use a ruler. Sometimes I dont. Sometimes it's fun to quilt dangerously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Jamie Whallen (sp?) has new rulers for smaller areas of curved cross hatching. I really like them a lot. They have a handle that sits above the ruler, making it really easy to hold and less likely to slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I bought a couple of Jamie's rulers. I LIKE the handle - especially in awkward areas to hold the ruler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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