How To Store Quilting Rulers

Rulers. Quilting Rulers. You know you have a lot of quilting rulers! Come learn some great ways and how to store quilting rulers.

I am finding myself with more rulers than ever right now! There are the standard ones and recently there has been a surge of specialty rulers. Rulers that help you square up your blocks, make dresden plates, hexagons…you name it there is a ruler for it!

This means that they get in the way, fill up a drawer, end up on the bottom of some random fabric pile and get lost or miss placed. Can you relate?!

Let’s figure out how to store quilting rulers so we can start using them, remembering we have them and NOT buy a duplicate of them! (you know what I’m talking about)

 Basic Quilting Supplies

• Rotary cutter or a new sharp blade
• Cutting Mat
• Quilt Ruler
• Sewing Machine – This brother is my favorite!
• Iron here
• Thread
• Bobbins
• Scissors
• Seam Ripper – Not my favorite thing to do!

How To Store Quilting Rulers

Because rulers are different sizes and shapes for that matter finding a solution for storage can be tricky. I have seen them hung by clips, in a crate, or even in a plate hanger on the walls.

Think about using space that you don’t need as well- behind doors, on the sides of counters – peg boards! maybe hanging on the wall under a shelf. They don’t have to be piled up on your counter taking up space you need for cutting.

I have this fancy little wood quilting ruler rack.

Wooden Ruler Rack – A sleek and dedicated spot for your most-used rulers, this wooden rack has slots sized just right—keeping everything upright and easy to grab. It sits nicely on your counter or shelf, holding several rulers together while keeping them visible and organized

Peg Board rulers– A pegboard offers totally customizable storage—you can mount it on the wall, under a shelf, or behind a door. Use pegs or hooks to hang rulers of all shapes and sizes, and rearrange as your collection grows

Peg holders for your quilt rulers – These compact holders sit right on your cutting table or counter and feature built-in slots where you slide in your go-to rulers. They’re ideal for frequently used tools and help reduce clutter while keeping selections at the ready

Ruler Storage Using Hooks – On a budget? Stick simple adhesive Command™ hooks to the back of cabinet doors or the edge of shelving. Your rulers (or binder-clipped ones) hang neatly out of sight yet remain within easy reach—and the hooks can be removed cleanly anytime

You can find the hooks here – Sticker hooks for hanging

Quick Tip: Binder Clips + Hooks

Some rulers lack hanging holes—pair them with binder clips, then hang on the pegboard or hooks. This workaround makes almost any ruler “hangable” and keeps your space tidy

Where Else Can I Buy?

1. Tabletop Ruler Stand

• Purple Hobbies 10‑Slot Ruler Stand: Perfect for flat and standard rulers, with a non-slip base to prevent tipping. Available on Amazon for around $22

2. Wall-Mounted/Rack Options

• Command™ Metal Hooks: Affordable and easy to install—no tools needed! Ideal for hanging multiple rulers on cabinets or pegboards
• Rule‑It‑All STORUM Organizer: Wooden, wall-mountable rack with 15 slots and ledge for odd-shaped rulers. A sturdy, aesthetic solution for larger collections, around $70

3. Small, Budget-Friendly Holder

• Oumefar Beech Wood Ruler Rack: Compact wooden stand for desktop or shelf use with a few slots—priced around $16 on Amazon

4. Custom & Etsy Options

• Etsy Hanging Ruler Holders: Stand out with handcrafted wooden racks that hold 20+ rulers. Stylish and functional wall-mounted designs around $45–$75

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Here are some more creative ways for storing your rulers – Sew Many Ways

Have a other ideas or suggestions? Let us know!

Additional Quilting Ruler Resources

Wool pressing mats – these are great for the sewing room and can travel easily as well.

Learn more about the best notions and products to have at your pressing station.

Organize Your Sewing Room – one day at a time.

• Glow Ruler for Quilters
• Quilting Mat vs. Quilt Ruler Measurements
• 5 Awesome Quilting Rulers You’ll Use Every Day
• Squaring up Half Square Triangles with the Bloc Loc Ruler
• Using Quilt Templates and Specialty Rulers to Cut Fabric

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I keep frequently used rulers handy?
Use a tabletop holder like Ruler Pals for your most-used rulers so they’re always within reach. Wall-mounted bars with hooks are also great for easy access

2. What are good options for hanging rulers?
Mount a pegboard or towel bars on the wall or side of your cutting table. Use hooks to hang rulers neatly and visibly

3. How should I store odd-shaped or rarely used rulers?
Place them upright in magazine holders or file folders on shelves or in drawers to protect edges and keep them organized

4. Can I store rulers flat?
Yes! Flat storage in labeled containers on wire shelving keeps rulers safe from warping and makes them easy to retrieve

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