I just flipped! That's amazing.

I had the same problem as you, JoAnne. I guess I'll do some "flipping" today, too!

I had the same problem as you, JoAne. I guess I'll do some "flipping" today, too!

Spitfire wrote:
Thanks, Tina, I'm going to do some flipping on my rulers, I had never thought that might be the problem.

JoAnne

JoAnne, When I first used InvisiGrip, it didn't seem any different to me, either. Then I flipped the plastic over and it works much, much better. So I think there just might be a 'right' side and a 'wrong' side. -Tina

To be perfectly honest I have not tried cutting triangles or diamonds with my system. Guess I should do that some day soon. Bobbi

Judymc wrote:
That's a good idea, Judy. I've tried InvisiGrip but it made no difference to me. Maybe I put it on upside down? Is there a right or wrong side?

I use a few layers of blue painter's tape to mark the underside when I have several things to cut of the same size. Then I can put the ruler right back in the correct place much more quickly.

JoAnne

Stay warm, Susan!!! Getting back to slipping rulers--where did I hear about putting blue painter's tape on the back of the ruler? Was that you, Ricky? Judy

For everyone that has used this, how does it work for cutting triangles and diamonds? Of course, the promotional videos look great, but what's the learning curve like?

Using the invisigrip sounds like it would work, but I have found that it blocks a little bit of visibility, maybe because my lighting could use an overall (as could my eyes )

Thanks to all for sharing, don't you love the Forum?

Susan in Maryland
where we have our first blizzard warning in twenty years...12" on the ground & the worst is just starting!

Zimmy,

I have used a product called InvisiGrip that can be found at JoAnnes and other quilting stores. It is basically a plastic sheet that will stick to your rulers and prevent them from moving. I haven't had any problems with my rulers moving since I started using it.
I also put it on my acrylic templates that I have purchased, like the ones from Marti Michelle, and I don't have any problems with those moving while I'm cutting.

It can be removed from your rulers easliy, if you need to, but I haven't found a reason to remove it once it has been applied.

I have an Accuquilt and while it is nice and sturdy, I do find that the ruler that comes with it, does tend to shift ever so slightly at the end of the ruler, so I usually end up just using another ruler or my Olfa cutting mats and rulers. H ummm... maybe if I put some InvisiGrip on that ruler, it won't move when I'm using the AccuQuilt... need to try that out next time I cut out a quilt.

Diane in Colorado Springs

I have issues cutting without the ruler moving ever so slightly. I think I mentioned before that I cut on my dining room table and the ruler slips just once in awhile. I have a gripper and that helps, but one or two bad strips and well, into the scrap bag it goes. I don't always have a problem.

I did add more of the sand paper disk to the bottom of my 6 x 24 ruler and that has helped. I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to piecing and think this would help.

Thanks everyone who replied, I have found them to cost around $180.00 and that is prohibitive this time of year.

Zimmy

Do you get a better price if you buy at a quilt show?

I have one and love it. Although lots of times I use a separate ruler for cutting but I use theirs too. I love that it does not warp and give me a good solid surface. Bobbi

I have one and haven't used it lately. I do like it. Libby Lehman told us at the recent Ricky Tims Seminar, that she uses hers all the time. I've been using a large June Taylor ruler that easily cuts 2 1/2" strips and 5" charm squares. I love that! No ruler slips!

JoAnne in southern California