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In our Meet a Member post with Anne,<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First up we have Laura L. sharing her favorite tool -OmniGRIP 3.5″ and 8.5″ square rulers.<\/p>\n Please note: This post contains affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Boulder MQG will receive compensation for purchases made after clicking the link.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ background_layout=”light” header_5_text_color=”#01b3c9″ header_5_font=”|700|||||||”]<\/p>\n I use these rulers for trimming blocks and block components. I also use these rulers for fussy cutting.<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n These rulers have 1\/4″ markings throughout and also include a 45 degree angle line that makes trimming HSTs and FG quick and easy.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n I purchase my OmniGRIP rulers at Joann’s when I can use a 50% off coupon. I have also purchased from Amazon.<\/a>* 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.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\nWhat do you use this tool for?<\/h5>\n
When did you discover it?<\/h5>\n
How has this tool made quilting easier for you?<\/h5>\n
Where can this tool be purchased?<\/h5>\n