Mini Quilting Ruler for Small Quilt Units up to 6-1/2 Inches, Featuring Half-Inch Cutting Slits
This mini quilting ruler helps you cut strips and square smaller quilt units up to 6-1/2 inches. Half-inch cutting slits and contrasting black-and-white markings make measurements easier to follow when trimming patchwork or planning detailed fussy cuts.
The Creative Grids non-slip grip allows the ruler to move over fabric during positioning, then hold securely under light pressure. Its flexible acrylic design accommodates the extra thickness of embroidery, helping you trim embroidered blocks. Illustrated instructions and a QR code provide guidance for using the ruler.
Features
- Cutting slits spaced every 1/2 inch support strip cutting and small-unit preparation.
- Black-and-white markings distinguish whole-inch and half-inch block-squaring measurements.
- Fractional markings support 1/8- and 3/8-inch cuts, plus 1/4- and 3/4-inch cuts when the ruler is turned around.
- Black stars identify 1-1/2-inch cuts for quick reference.
- Non-slip grip holds securely when light pressure is applied.
- Flexible construction accommodates the added thickness of embroidery.
Specifications
- Material: Acrylic
- Overall size: 8-1/2 x 12-1/2 inches
- Slit length: 9-1/2 inches
- Cutting slit spacing: 1/2 inch
- Maximum quilt unit size: 6-1/2 inches
- Whole-inch block squaring: Up to 6 inches using black lines
- Half-inch block squaring: Up to 6-1/2 inches using white lines
- Included guidance: Illustrated step-by-step instructions and a QR code linking to a how-to video and project ideas
- Country of manufacture: USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What size quilt blocks can this mini ruler square?
This mini quilting ruler squares blocks in whole-inch increments up to 6 inches using the black lines, or half-inch increments up to 6-1/2 inches using the white lines.
Can I make fractional-inch cuts beyond half-inch increments?
Yes. The ruler includes markings for 1/8- and 3/8-inch measurements; turn it around to use the markings for 1/4- and 3/4-inch cuts. Black stars identify 1-1/2-inch cuts.
How does the grip work while positioning the ruler?
The ruler glides over fabric while you position it, then its non-slip grip holds securely when you apply light pressure.
Can this ruler trim embroidered quilt blocks?
Yes. The ruler's flexible design adjusts to the added thickness of embroidery to help you trim embroidered blocks.