How to Use Quilting Rulers Properly 

thank you so much! i didn’t understand how to use the marks away from the edge as only used to a paper ruler, now i u der stand that you line the edge of your fabric up looking through the ruler and mark/cut along the edge! truly helped me understand, thank you x

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!! As a brand new quilter this was one of the MOST VALUABLE tutorials ever!!!

Best video on the PROPER USE of a ruler for cutting fabric. I can't tell you HOW MANY videos I viewed last night only to find lack of information. So THANK YOU AGAIN!

Thank you for clarifying how to read a ruler. I am a new sewer/quilter. Every bit helps a lot. Especially when you are the only one in the entire family who has a sewing machine. Thank you again, please keep up the good work. I look forward to more great tutorials.

So helpful! Now I know how to cut squares!

By far this is one of the best video for an beginner quilter !! Thank you for all those helpful tips!!!

This was the best explanation of ruler use I have listened to Thx!

Oh my goodness- this is a game changer. Thank you.

Very well explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you! I never knew how to use those marks. Thanks for taking the time to show us.

VERY helpful!!!

Very nicely taught - thank you....

Thanks! Very helpful and enlightening!

This was perfect. Thank you for the clarity!

Thank you so much. You taught me things about my rulers I never knew!

Thank you learnt a lot

Thank you so much for such great instructions!!! I just found you and as a self taught "quilter" you have improved my skills with only having watched 2 videos!!! AWESOME!!! Cannot wait to watch more! Take care and thank you again!!!

So glad I ran across this video. Maybe this is one of the reasons my blocks are always “wonky”.

I’ve been quilting for a few years and you taught me something tonight ! Thank you !

Very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to post this. ❤️

thank you, new to quilting and sewing now I understand my rulers

@4:46 THANK YOU. wow I feel like such an idiot for just now discovering how to cut 45 degrees

Very helpful video. Many thanks.

It is always good to have reminders, thank you.

Thank you so much.I was getting so frustrated trying to understand my rulers.Got it !

Wow! A thank you for sharing this information with us! Very helpful 😃

Wonderful explanation thank u so much

Explained very well thank you

I’m so thankful for this information 😊

Ai always look forward to your tutorials 💖

Thank you very much for the very useful information

Thank you, very useful tutorial.

Who knew math would be so important!! Thanks

Thank you very much! 😎🌸

I knew how to use some of them but others I didn’t. I’m self taught. Thank you.

I have been looking for this! thanks!!@

Thank you😊

Wow I have such a hard time with those 8ths!! thank you for the explanation. I wish they did a video showing more ;)

Good explanation. Thought I would learn something new. Amazed that people didn't learn this info in elementary school. Good thing you posted this video for those that didn't know. Now when it comes to metric system that's where I need an explaination!

Thank you!!! I have several rulers and I was cutting some of my square short. Or I was half mark short.

I think the reason many people do not know how to use their rulers is that most I have bought so not come with instructions

I don’t know how to use them..yet I keep buying them...lol

Great Tutorials for both new and old quilters. Any chance you'll ever do a tutorial on the O'Lipfa Olipfa Olfa 45 Degree Clear Mini Ruler?? I was given one and haven't been able to find anything on this particular ruler.

The question I have is: when I’m cutting, do I show the line or line up the line on the edge of the fabric. Hope this makes sense!

I think for the newbies, it should be clarified that the "Diagonal Line" on the Square rule IS in fact a 45° line just like that on the rectangular rule. The term Diagonal is not limited to the 45° angle as the 30°,60° or any degree of inclination between 0 and 90°s is a Diagonal Line, so you newbies be sure to use diaganol to mean any line on the bias but be sure to specify the numbered degree of the angle. These same degree lines may be found on cutting mats too, but be sure your rules match the lines on the mat EXACTLY or you will wind up with problems like a piece may measure 3 1/4" on the rule you cut with but may measure 3 1/8" or 3/16" on your mats scale. It's best to make ALL your LAYOUT MARKS using only one rule so all your parts are correct to each other. I'm a machinist and every measuring device we use has to match a shops master scale or it can't be used in the shop. We call this "calibration". It's an extra step or two, but your work will benefit immensely!

Thank you so much! I am new to quilting, and sewing as well and I have such a hard time getting cuts correctly. I actually just finished my first quilt. Well, I still have to hand sew my border onto the back. Triangles are especially hard as one side always ends up larger than the other. If you should read this could you help me with this issue? Thanks again for this tutorial!

Here in Canada. We are taught to read a use a ruler in grade one. 54 years later, it's coming in handy for quilting?

Thanks for showing me the marks on the rulers.... would of prefered to see practical use through examples though.

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I don’t understanding all those numbers mean

“Hello, thank you for etc”?!?!

Great information! Thanks.