How to Use Add a Quarter Ruler

Learn how to use the add a quarter ruler – the best quilting ruler for paper piecing. It really does make a difference when you are sewing this technique!

For quilters diving into the intricate world of paper piecing, precision is paramount.

Enter the Add-A-Quarter ruler – a humble yet indispensable tool that simplifies the process with its ingenious design.

Measuring precisely one-quarter inch wide, this ruler offers quilters a reliable guide for trimming seam allowances with ease and accuracy.

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, the Add-A-Quarter ruler is a game-changer, ensuring perfectly sized seam allowances every time and helping you achieve flawless results in your paper piecing projects.

Here’s how the quilt ruler will help

1. Accurate Seam Allowances: The Add-A-Quarter ruler provides a consistent one-quarter inch seam allowance, crucial for maintaining accuracy in paper piecing.
2. Efficient Trimming: With its built-in lip, the ruler easily hooks onto the edge of paper piecing templates, allowing quilters to trim excess fabric quickly and precisely.
3. Reduces Waste: By trimming seam allowances to the exact size needed, the ruler minimizes fabric waste and ensures efficient use of materials.
4. Enhanced Accuracy: Quilters can confidently align the ruler along the edges of paper piecing templates, eliminating guesswork and achieving perfectly straight cuts.
5. Versatility: The Add-A-Quarter ruler is versatile and can be used for a variety of paper piecing projects, from small blocks to intricate designs.
6. Time-Saving: Streamlining the trimming process, the ruler saves valuable time, making paper piecing more efficient and enjoyable.
7. Beginner-Friendly: Even novice quilters can benefit from the simplicity and precision of the Add-A-Quarter ruler, making it an essential tool for quilters of all skill levels.

The blocks that I’m showing in the video and images is from the Temperature Quilt.

Materials Needed

• Add a quarter ruler

Step 1 – Fold the paper piece template to the line on the paper

Step 2 – Fold the paper back again on the line, revealing the fabric you are going to be trimming

Step 3 – Line the ruler up along the edge, pushing the ruler edge to the edge of the folded paper, use your rotary cutter to trim the extra fabric

Step 4 – You are ready for lining the next piece in the pattern and can use the straight line as your guide

How to Use the Add A Quarter Ruler for Paper Piecing Video

How to Paper Piece

Video tutorial on how to paper piece

Additional Resources

• Temperature Quilt
• Temperature Quilt Picking Fabrics
• Paper Piecing the Quilt Block
• the Best Needle Threader

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