When 6 Inches Isn't Wide Enough
The 6 x 24 inch ruler covers the majority of quilting cut tasks. But there are specific applications where 8.5 inches of width makes a meaningful difference: cutting 8-inch and 8.5-inch strips and blocks in a single placement, squaring large half-square triangles without repositioning, cutting wide sashing and borders in the 7 to 8.5-inch range, and any application where the 6-inch ruler requires two placements where one would do. The Quilters Select 8.5 x 24 inch Non-Slip Ruler adds this wider cutting range while maintaining the same precise markings and non-slip coating that makes the Quilters Select line the professional standard in precision cutting rulers.
The 8.5-Inch Width Advantage
8.5 inches is not just 2.5 inches wider than the standard 6-inch ruler -- it represents access to an entire class of quilt blocks and cutting applications that the 6-inch ruler handles only awkwardly. Common quilt blocks in the 8 to 8.5-inch range are cut more efficiently from a single ruler placement. HST preparation cuts at 9 and 9.5 inches (for 8 and 8.5-inch finished HSTs) fit within the ruler width. Wide borders and sashing in the 7 to 8-inch range cut cleanly in a single pass. The 8.5-inch ruler is not a specialty item -- it is the natural complement to the 6-inch ruler for a complete cutting kit.
Top 10 Uses
- 8 and 8.5-Inch Block Cutting -- Cut blocks in the 8 to 8.5-inch range in a single ruler placement.
- HST Preparation at Large Sizes -- Cut HST squares at 9 and 9.5 inches for large finished half-square triangles.
- Wide Sashing Cutting -- Sashing in the 7 to 8-inch range cut cleanly without repositioning.
- Wide Border Strips -- Borders wider than 6 inches cut in a single pass.
- Flying Geese Unit Cutting -- Large flying geese units and their background rectangles often exceed 6 inches.
- Large Background Square Cutting -- Background squares for applique blocks in the 8 to 8.5-inch range.
- Half-Rectangle Triangle Preparation -- Wider ruler width accommodates HRT preparation cuts for many popular patterns.
- Squaring Large Blocks -- Square up blocks that exceed 6 inches using the wider ruler's markings.
- Cutting Wide Fabric Panels -- Reference the 8.5-inch width when cutting measured sections from panel fabric.
- Complete Cutting Kit Upgrade -- Pair the 6 x 24 and 8.5 x 24 for coverage of virtually any straight-line cutting need in quilting.
Quilters Select Ruler Quality
The same precision markings, non-slip coating, and acrylic quality as the 6 x 24 and the 36 x 60 cutting mat -- Quilters Select produces consistently clear, durable, accurate rulers that professional quilters rely on for production cutting accuracy. Complete the station with the Linda's 45mm ergonomic rotary cutter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the non-slip surface work as well on wider rulers?
Yes -- the coating covers the full underside surface of the 8.5-inch width, providing consistent grip across the complete cutting edge.
Is this ruler appropriate for domestic cutting station use?
Yes -- designed for standard cutting mat use with a standard rotary cutter at any cutting station size.
Shop Quilters Select 8.5 x 24 Inch Non-Slip Ruler
The wider ruler that opens up larger blocks and cuts. The professional addition to the standard cutting kit.
