One of the most exciting trends in machine quilting over the last few years is the ability to use rulers on your home sewing machine. It’s a great way to create impressive looking designs without having to freehand it.
With so many machine quilting rulers available (oops, guess I contributed to that!) it might be hard to know where to start.
Here’s an introduction to my newest machine quilting rulers that I designed with Creative Grids:
Coming Soon
Want to learn more about rulers? I am working on a brand new ruler class series on YouTube…….details coming soon!!
Want more videos? Click here to see all of my free Video Tutorials showing how to use rules on your sewing machine as well as on a longarm.
Below you will find all of my favorite rulers, some I designed, some I didn’t, but they are all fantastic!
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Keep rulers and templates under control with self adhesive gripper tape. It helps prevent the ruler from sliding around and can be used on any rulers, including machine quilting rulers, templates or rotary cutting rulers. Cut to size and place where needed to provide stability. Pack of 10 strips.
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The HQ Slice Template is curved on one side and a straight edge on the other. This template can be used to embellish your quilt with slice designs or use it for a perfect orange peel design. Manufactured by Handi Quilters #HG00420
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This template set includes four nesting swag rulers: 4″ x 1.5” – 4″ x 3” – 4″ x 4.5” – 4″ x 6″. It also includes bonus circle and diamond cutout designs. Packaging includes instructions for use safety tips and design ideas. Made from .25-inch thick quality acrylic. Can be used on a longarm or a high-shank sewing machine.
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The perfect Handi Quilter ruler to machine quilt geometric shapes and designs Manufactured by Handi Quilters HG00432
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This template set includes four nesting swag rulers: 4″ x 1.5” – 4″ x 3” – 4″ x 4.5” – 4″ x 6″. It also includes bonus circle and diamond cutout designs. Packaging includes instructions for use safety tips and design ideas. Made from .25-inch thick quality acrylic. Can be used on a longarm or a high-shank sewing machine.
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Set includes 5 nesting ring templates that can quilt 9 different size circles: 2” – 3” – 4” – 5” – 6” – 7” – 8” – 9″ and 11″ Ruler packaging includes instructions for use – safety tips and design ideas.
Made from 1/4" acrylic and can be used on longarms, midarms and high-shank sewing machines.
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Set includes 6 nesting half circle rulers that can quilt 12 different size circles: 1"– 2” – 3” – 4” – 5” – 6” – 7” – 8” – 9″ – 11″ and 12" Ruler packaging includes instructions for use – safety tips and design ideas.
Made from 1/4" acrylic and can be used on longarms, midarms and high-shank sewing machines.
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Makes 4 differently sized circles. Designed with slots leading into each circle so it will work for all mid-arm and longarm machines that have a hopping foot as well as high shank sewing machines. Packaging includes instructions for use safety tips and design ideas.
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Use to make clamshell designs with 1.5", 2", 3", and 4" repeating arcs. Designed with needle stops and references line to make repositioning quick and easy!
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Set includes 2 oval rulers: 10” – and 6″ Use the Handi Quilter Oval set B to make curved lines – flower blocks and looped border designs. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use safety tips and design ideas.
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Set includes 2 rulers: 12” – and 8″ ovals Use the HQ oval set C to make curved lines – flower blocks and looped border designs. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use – safety tips and design ideas.