Quilters Select 2.5" x 12" Non-Slip Ruler
Quilters Select 2.5" x 12" Non-Slip Ruler is the compact binding and strip ruler for cutting precise 2.5" strips from fat quarters and smaller fabric pieces — an essential companion to the longer 2.5" strip rulers for smaller project cutting, with Quilters Select's non-slip coating for accurate, shift-free cutting every time.
Top 10 Questions About Quilters Select 2.5" x 12" Non-Slip Ruler
Q: What is the primary use for the 2.5" x 12" ruler?
A: Cutting 2.5" strips from fat quarters (18" x 22") and shorter fabric sections where the longer 2.5" x 36" ruler would be oversized. Also used for cutting 2.5" segments from strip-pieced sections in block construction and for precision cuts on smaller fabric pieces.
Q: How does the 2.5" x 12" complement the longer 2.5" x 36" ruler?
A: They handle different fabric scales — the 36" version for full yardage and folded fabric; the 12" version for fat quarters, scraps, and shorter cuts where the 36" ruler would be unwieldy. Many quilters own both for different cutting situations.
Q: What is the Quilters Select non-slip coating?
A: A proprietary grip coating permanently applied to the ruler surface that holds fabric without a separate grip mat while remaining transparent.
Q: Is this ruler good for jelly roll cutting from yardage?
A: For cutting full 2.5" strips across 44" fabric in a single placement, the 2.5" x 36" is more efficient. The 12" version is better for shorter cuts, fat quarters, and trimming existing strips to specific lengths.
Q: What rotary cutter works best with this ruler?
A: The 45mm Quilters Select Deluxe Rotary Cutter provides excellent precision for the short 12" cut distance.
Q: Is this ruler compatible with all cutting mats?
A: Yes — works on all standard rotary cutting surfaces.
Q: Is the non-slip coating permanent?
A: Yes — permanently applied during manufacturing.
Q: Is the 2.5" x 12" good for cutting leader-ender strips?
A: Yes — many quilters use leader-ender strips cut at 2.5" wide, making this ruler a natural tool for preparing leader-ender fabric efficiently from scraps and fat quarters.
Q: Does this ruler work for sub-cutting strips into squares?
A: Yes — the 12" length allows sub-cutting of strip-pieced sections into individual units with the 2.5" ruler providing the exact width guide needed for consistent cuts.
Q: Is the Quilters Select 2.5" x 12" Non-Slip Ruler in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability.
Compact precision for fat quarters and scraps — shop Quilters Select 2.5" x 12" Non-Slip Ruler at Linda's Electric Quilters.