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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All three of my newest rulers in one place! Taj, Chevy and Elvira. Click here to meet all of them in my in my video introduction. Purchase includes free PDFS on how to use each of the rulers!
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Inspired by the dome of the Taj Mahal, Taj is perfect machine quilting tool for quilting curvy, pointed arcs on all areas of your quilts, including borders, blocks and backgrounds. Plus, you can work from the inside or the outside of Taj to create some amazing quilting designs. Quilt along the outside to create: Pointed arches in borders Overlapping arcs Rotate to quilt complex looking motifs But this ruler does double duty! Work along the inside of ruler to quilt A leafy allover design Leafs in a row for thinner borders Rotate to quilt flower-like designs for blocks or as motifs By combining the inside and outside, or alternating directions, you can come up endless quilting possibilities As with all Creative Grids Machine Quilting Rulers, Taj: Is made with 1/4” thick acrylic making it perfect for quilting with sewing machines or longarm machines. Includes reference lines in both black and white making them visible on all colors of fabric. Has Creative Grids Grip keeping them from slipping while using them. Angela Walters shows you just how easy it is to use Elvira in this video introduction: You can also download a free PDF that has step by step diagrams showing you how to use Taj.
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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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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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Handi Quilter VersaTool, created by Suzanne Michelle Hyland, is a multi-purpose tool for machine quilters. VersaTool is easy to grasp and designed to fit comfortably in a quilter's hand. Watch a video tutorial.
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Meet Elvira, your new favorite curvy ruler! She not only looks beautiful, she’s quite handy when quilting wavy lines or continuous curves. Unlike other rulers, that you have to constantly turn to quilt arcs on all sides of a block, Elvira can quilt multiple arcs in all directions without rotating the ruler. Continuous Curves She shines when quilting 2” squares with the continuous curve design. Simply quilt along the sides to quilt a series of curves along a row of blocks, then reposition to move right back up the ruler to quilt the other side.For single curve, use the top or bottom of the ruler, depending on which way you want the curve to face. Curvy Lines She can do so much more than continuous curves! Use the Elvira ruler to quilt: wavy lines scallops and multiple arcs Textured designs and more! As with all Creative Grids Machine Quilting Rulers, Elvira: Is made with 1/4” thick acrylic making it perfect for quilting with sewing machines or longarm machines. Includes reference lines in both black and white making them visible on all colors of fabric. Has Creative Grids Grip keeping her from slipping while quilting. Angela Walters shows you just how easy it is to use Elvira in this video introduction: You can also download a free PDF that has step by step diagrams showing you how to use Elvira.
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A 40wt thread with just a bit of sheen. Used in the Mastering Rulers Video Series GLIDE 1,000M spool or 5,000 cone COLOR #30644 GRAPHITE
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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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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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This acrylic ruler is great for machine quilting straight lines and stitching in the ditch. Diagonal registration lines on the ruler help ensure the perfect angle of your diagonal lines. Made from 1/4" thick acrylic, this ruler works with longarms, midarms and high-shank sewing machines. 3" x 12"
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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 ruler makes a 8-inch wave from peak to peak and makes either .75-inch or 1.75-inch deep waves. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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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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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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Use this ruler to create chevrons or to aid you in quilting parallel lines around a block. Packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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Use the HQ wave to make spines for feathers and other designs. This ruler makes a 12-inch wave from peak to peak and makes either 1-inch or 2-inch deep waves. 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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Use the HQ wave to make spines for feathers and other designs. This ruler makes both a 3-inch and 6-ince wave from peak to peak, with .75-inch deep waves. 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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This 8" x 3" Mini Scallop ruler is for perfect mini-clamshells. Use the straight side for stitch-in-the-ditch. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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Ruler Set includes 3 nested oval rulers: 12", 8", and 4" Use the HQ oval set A 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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Includes 5 rulers: 12", 10", 8", 6", and 4" Perfect for quilting either shallow or curved lines such as leaf shapes. Ruler packaging includes instructions for use, safety tips and design ideas.
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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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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.
