Introducing My New Machine Quilting Rulers: Petunia, Dot and Smiley
For the last year(!) I have been working with Creative Grids on a new set of machine quilting rulers. I have been so excited to share them with you, and now, finally, I can! Keep reading to see what they can do and to also learn how you can get free downloadable PDFs that will show you how to use them!
Let Me Introduce You to Petunia, Dot & Smiley
When I begin designing a machine quilting ruler, I first think about designs that quilters struggle with or even common frustrations that I might have when machine quilting. Once I nail those down, I set out creating a ruler that will help solve those problems. And this newest set is no different!
First Up, The “Petunia” Ruler
Petunia’s superpower is helping you quilt flower shapes, arc and circles quickly and easily. I love creating rulers that can create different shapes. My goal is to make them as versatile as possible and I think that this machine quilting ruler does just that!
Quilt along the outside of Petunia to create stunning floral shapes, flower meanders, stacked designs and more!
You can also quilt along the inside of the ruler for beautiful circles and arcs.
I envisioned this ruler to help create angled, geometric lines with less marking. Specifically for the “Dot to Dot” quilting technique. Using the reference lines will help create lines of different angles for motifs, border designs and more.
Just like the Petunia, this ruler pulls double duty by incorporating a cut-out that you can quilt along to create even more shapes.
To be honest, I created Smiley to make my life a little easier! One thing that I hate about quilting around pointy rulers, such as arc rulers, is that it’s tricky to quilt around the points. Smiley helps solve this problem!
Instead of quilting around the point of the ruler, I can quilt from needlestop to needlestop, then rotate the ruler.
Smiley can quilt arcs in two different sizes and can be used to create all sorts of designs, from echoed arcs to allover shapes.
I want you to love these rulers as much as I do! So I have put together free downloadable PDFs for each of the rulers. They include tips, diagrams and instructions on how to use them! Click here to download them.
To see the rulers in action, check out this video!
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I have your dot, smiley, petunia and, squiggles ruler for my longarm and absolutely love them. I am trying to duplicate a pattern for petunia in a narrow border, but there were no instructions on how to do it in the pdf . Can I get instructions for it? I can send you a picture of the pattern from the pdf.
I just bought Elvira and Shelly to start my FMQ journey. I absolutely love them and am having a lot of fun using them. I am learning a lot by watching your live chats and sew alongs! I plan on purchasing these new rulers to add to my collection! I can’t wait to practice on them and see all of the creative things that I can do!
I have your dot, smiley, petunia and, squiggles ruler for my longarm and absolutely love them. I am trying to duplicate a pattern for petunia in a narrow border, but there were no instructions on how to do it in the pdf . Can I get instructions for it? I can send you a picture of the pattern from the pdf.
Will they be available in low shank?
Hi I am wanting to do Baptist fan design on my quilt. Can I use any of your rulers to create this design? I use a machine that is low shank.
I would love these both for use with low shank machine, especially Ms. Petunia!!!
I would love a Smiley low shank!!! I know you said they aren’t planning to make it but I’m hoping our feedback will change their minds!
Will smiley be available for low shank machines in time for the current quilt along?
Unfortunately, Creative Grids isn’t going to release Smiley in a low shank version.
When will you have another longarm class available?When will you have another longarm class available?
We are planning on having more longarm classes in June!
I just bought Elvira and Shelly to start my FMQ journey. I absolutely love them and am having a lot of fun using them. I am learning a lot by watching your live chats and sew alongs! I plan on purchasing these new rulers to add to my collection! I can’t wait to practice on them and see all of the creative things that I can do!
I’d love a comprehensive video on Dot. I don’t understand the pdf.
When will you have another longarm class available?
Please make for low shank machines.
How do I get the new rulers?
The blog says u have free pdf’s for your rulers.? How do I find these?
Please tell me you will have these new rulers for low shank machines.
What are the dimensions of each of these new rulers? I didn’t see their sizes written anywhere on the pdfs or on your website. Thanks.