Me..2015 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I just purchased my FIRST LONGARM. And can not wait to get her here safe!! I just need help on what rulers are good and if any one is selling some ( or giving away some) please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Congratulations! And welcome to our world! You will need some kind of extended base for your machine to safely use rulers. The wider flat space gives you a place to rest the ruler as you slide the hopping foot along it. You need a straight ruler for stitching the ditch and other straight lines. Then the other type of ruler I use the most often is a shallow s shaped ruller for a curved spine to put feathers on each side for borders. Don't go crazy buying rulers until you have chilled little while. Lots of us have specially shaped rulers we just had to have and now they just sit on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me..2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thank you thank you. Do I need a quarter inch or three eights inch thick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 For many longarm quilters 1/4" thick rulers work great. It's nice if you get a chance to see how the ruler feels in your hand before purchasing. What kind of machine are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenanne Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Everyone has their favourites and there are many nice rulers out there. I'm sure there are different 'favourites'! I tried a number of straight rulers at the beginning and my hand always goes to Deloa castle ruler. For a beginner, the ears are so useful and the marked lines are simple and accurate. I have both sizes. The 'little one' has a handy curve on one side. I found I needed a longer straight ruler sometimes and added Janet Lee's Favourite from Gadget Girls. Curved rulers are my next most used, and I use Accents in Design 12 1/2" a lot and Deloa's boomerangs in various sizes. Start with a straight and a curve and spend time getting used to handling it around the foot in all directions and practicing wtih the etched measuring lines before you invest in too much. Happy Stitching! Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me..2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thank you for your help and info. I purchased a gammill 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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