Laura L’s Favorite Tool – OmniGRIP 3.5″ and 8.5″ Square Rulers

In our Meet a Member post with Anne, we introduced you to a Boulder MQG member. Now we are kicking off another new feature where a member tells us about their favorite tool, tips, or trick. These are things they’ve found useful and we are hoping they will make quilting just a little bit easier for you too.

First up we have Laura L. sharing her favorite tool -OmniGRIP 3.5″ and 8.5″ square rulers.

What do you use this tool for?

I use these rulers for trimming blocks and block components. I also use these rulers for fussy cutting.

When did you discover it?

Several years ago I needed to replace my large ruler (6×24) and found the OmniGRIP version of Omni brand rulers. I have since added the 3.5″ and 8.5″ squares to my ruler collection.

How has this tool made quilting easier for you?

These two rulers are my most commonly used rulers. The 3.5″ square seems to be a common size for units and components of quilt blocks that I sew. The 8.5″ ruler is a perfect larger size without being cumbersome; a 12.5″ ruler may feel too large for a lot of the things I cut.

These rulers have 1/4″ markings throughout and also include a 45 degree angle line that makes trimming HSTs and FG quick and easy.

The grip part of the ruler is just a little extra “stick” on the underside of the ruler to help prevent sliding on your fabrics while cutting.

Where can this tool be purchased?

I purchase my OmniGRIP rulers at Joann’s when I can use a 50% off coupon. I have also purchased from Amazon.* On a recent trip to A Quilter’s Corner in Erie, I saw that they now carry the OmniGRIP rulers. In the past they only had Omnigrid on their shelves.

Thanks Laura L. for telling us about your favorite rulers! If you have a tip or tool, we’d love for you to share it with us! You can do that here.