Barb’s Favorite Tool – Add a Quarter Ruler by CM Designs
At the April evening meeting Barb presented on foundation paper piecing and one of the tools she used was an Add a Quarter Inch Ruler from CM Designs. Today, we have Barb sharing why she loves this ruler and how it makes paper piecing easier for her.
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What do you use this tool for?
The Add A Quarter Ruler is used for Foundation Piecing/Paper Piecing. CM Designs is one of the companies that makes these rulers. The Add A Quarter Ruler comes in 3 different sizes; 6″, 12″, 18″ and two different colors; yellow and pink.
When did you discover it?
I first learned how to use this ruler while taking a Paper Piecing Class at Quilt Market in Houston, TX. This is a “Must Have” notion for Foundation Piecing/Paper Piecing.
How has this tool made quilting easier for you?
This ruler has a 1/4″ lip along one side, underneath the long edge of the ruler. This lip automatically adds a 1/4″ seam allowance and provides a straight edge for your rotary cutter. The lip butts up firmly against the template or folded edged aids in trimming the excess fabric leaving a 1/4″ seam allowance. After the fabrics trimmed to 1/4″. It provides a straight line/edge for placement of the next fabric piece.
It also can be used to add the 1/4″ seam allowance to your piecing templates.
Where can this tool be purchased?
Local Quilt Shops, Amazon
Barb says “Let’s just say Paper Piecing without this tool is not a good idea!!!” If you have any questions about the Add-A-Quarter Ruler*
Thanks Barb for sharing about this ruler. If you have a tip or tool, we’d love for you to share it with us! You can do that here.
