Why does ruler quilting want a slim ruler?

Clearance — in narrow sashing and tight echo channels, a 6" ruler overhangs the design area and fights the machine head; 3" of width tucks into the work. Slim rulers are to custom quilting what small squares are to trimming.

Ditching with a ruler — the technique?

The ruler edge rides a needle-width off the seam and the foot follows it — straighter ditching than freehand at any speed, and the QS grip keeps the ruler planted against the quilt's drag.

The binding double-life?

Between quilts it cuts the 2.5" strips — 3" of ruler holds securely over a 2.5" cut, and 12" suits the folded lengths binding is cut from. One tool, both ends of the finishing process.

3" x 12" or 3" x 18"?

Reach versus handling — the 18" runs longer lines and full-width binding cuts; the 12" maneuvers better in dense custom work. Frame-heavy quilters often carry both slims.

Standard ruler-work thickness — confirm your machine's foot spec before first use, as with any longarm ruler.

Quilters Select 3" x 12" Machine Quilting Ruler

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Quilters Select 3" x 12" Machine Quilting Ruler is the slim dual-duty ruler of the QS line — a longarm ruler-foot guide for tight channel work that moonlights as the binding-strip cutter.

Product Details

Size: 3" x 12" — slim profile for tight ruler-guided quilting; verify your longarm ruler foot
Machine jobs: Ditching, echo lines, cross-hatch, channel quilting in narrow sashing
Cutting jobs: 2.5" binding strips and 3" piecing strips at bench scale
Grip: Permanent QS non-slip coating — holds against fabric and ruler foot alike
Cutter: 45mm Deluxe for the 12" strip runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does ruler quilting want a slim ruler?: Clearance — in narrow sashing and tight echo channels, a 6" ruler overhangs the design area and fights the machine head; 3" of width tucks into the work. Slim rulers are to custom quilting what small squares are to trimming.
Ditching with a ruler — the technique?: The ruler edge rides a needle-width off the seam and the foot follows it — straighter ditching than freehand at any speed, and the QS grip keeps the ruler planted against the quilt's drag.
The binding double-life?: Between quilts it cuts the 2.5" strips — 3" of ruler holds securely over a 2.5" cut, and 12" suits the folded lengths binding is cut from. One tool, both ends of the finishing process.
3" x 12" or 3" x 18"?: Reach versus handling — the 18" runs longer lines and full-width binding cuts; the 12" maneuvers better in dense custom work. Frame-heavy quilters often carry both slims.
Ruler-foot check?: Standard ruler-work thickness — confirm your machine's foot spec before first use, as with any longarm ruler.

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Quilters Select 3" x 12" MACHINE QUILTING RULER

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