Debbie-Alford-Quilting Designs

Why do quilters need different sizes and shapes of rulers and templates?

Rulers

A beginner can do most cutting jobs with a 6 1/2″  x 24 1/2″ ruler

As you do more and varied quilts, you will find other sizes useful, for example:

  • 6 1/2" square ruler
  • 12 1/2" square ruler

Templates

Templates:

  • Help to quickly and accurately cut different shapes for a specific pattern
  • Are great or speed and accuracy
  • Help to minimise calculation errors when cutting
  • Are of great assistance for advanced techniques (such as piecing curves)

All of my recommendations are based on my experience and preferences

  • You might also be interested to read my other posts about rulers and templates