Surgical tape does the same thing and it is semiclear. But what I use is a little dots of E 6000 glue. I put about six dots on a 6 x 12 ruler where won’t block anything and make sure this evening. It won’t tip the ruler. I think I’m the only one that’s ever tried it but I have tipped up a couple of the ladies in my Quilt guild, and they love it too. One of those ladies tipped me off about the tape. My glue is cheap and I keep it around for elder uses, and the tape is dirt cheap and goes a long way. But thank you for sharing. Very generous of you
One of the things I do is trim the tape to a smidgen less than 1" square, and then place the tape in between the inch measurement lines. This give me the ability to see all my lines perfectly clearly.
Thank you for the tip about skate tape, i went to amazon and ordered it, arrives tomorrow. I have used the little circles in the past, they are OJ, but things can still skide a kittle, im sure i will be much happier with the skate tape, i will let you know once i try it.
I just removed a few of the circle grips off one of my main rulers last night because they'd gotten on my last nerve. I think you'll like this solution.
Thank you for sharing this excellent idea. I often wondered how to get those rulers to not slip so easily and you have shown a great way to make them work. How did you discover that this would work? I’m amazed.
Thanks. I was trying to remember where I saw this mentioned 4-5 years ago. I know I tried the medical adhesive tape trick before hearing about skateboard tape and that just didn't seem to work well for me.
This is what I use on templates, works great. My CG rulers are good without it so far. You really only need a few tiny pieces on each one so yeah that much would last forever.
emphysema here a quick one one or two second squirt outside has no side effects. I did try various tapes first and everyone that sticks to the ruler wasn’t as smooth. Then I went and bought those expensive rollers that promiseno slip, Mery Christmas to me..
I discovered clear stair tread tape. If you look for this, be careful to order the clear. There is some that is more like this skateboard tape with a sandpaper texture. It is more opaque and more grippy than I personally like. I like the clear stair tread tape for many reasons. It comes in various widths. I buy the 1 inch wide. It cuts easily with an old rotary blade. I cut it into 1 / 4 inch wide strips. I attach it to the edge of my rulers. It helps the ruler to grip the fabric with less pressure from the user. I buy a roll and then share it with the ladies in my quilt circle. Happy quilting.
My quilt is an interpretation of a Houston International competition quilt by French artist Gabrielle Paquin called "Two Friends" (or maybe "Best Friends"). Paquin has a series of butterfly quilts and I fell in love with the first one I saw of red butterflies against dark gray striped background that I decided to get some Halloween colored stripe fabric to make my butterflies more Monarch like. So it's not technically my design, but I did draft it based off Paquin's work. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned temporary. Does the tape peel off easily or is the more of a permanent solution? Also, are there any rulers this doesn’t work with? I assume fine if the markings are etched but wondering if it would affect the markings 🤔
The tape will stay on for as long as needed in my experience. But it's also easy enough to peel off the pieces too. I've never had issues with the tape messing up the permanent markings of a ruler either. Thanks for watching.
I use medical tape, its cheap and works fine. Skater tape, most sports tapes contain latex adhesives. If you have a latex allergy, be mindful of tapes.
One of the disappointing things I learned as a new quilter is that the so-called "non-slip" rulers -- that I paid extra for -- slip just as much as regular rulers. After ruining some expensive fabric due to rulers and cuts slipping, I put some non-slip tape on my non-slip rulers and problem solved!
You’ve done Creative Grids a great disservice. When you showed it sliding around so easily, you had a finger-light touch on it. I use them constantly in my quilting and by putting pressure on the abrasive spots, they do not slide at all.
Like you, I like Creative Grids a lot. But the fact is that all rulers slip except those that are treated in some way. This video isn't about buying new rulers, it's about helping your rulers not to slip. I've actually resorted to sticking fine sandpaper to parts of mine. This is much better.
Some people aren’t able to apply the pressure needed to stop slippage. Anything that helps prevent slippage can be a game changer. Quilters Select rulers are wonderful.
They are all pretty pricey. The few I have I use hot glue dots. Squeeze them on about every 3-4" and flip the ruler over onto the back smooth side of my mat or just on my formica counter. It pops right off and my ruler has grips.
Great idea, but, um, what is that BEAUTIFUL quilting on the wall? It is gorgeous!!
Thanks! That's a small piece I made for a show a couple years ago.
Very clever. We can use all the help we can get. I agree all rulers slide.
Surgical tape does the same thing and it is semiclear. But what I use is a little dots of E 6000 glue. I put about six dots on a 6 x 12 ruler where won’t block anything and make sure this evening. It won’t tip the ruler. I think I’m the only one that’s ever tried it but I have tipped up a couple of the ladies in my Quilt guild, and they love it too. One of those ladies tipped me off about the tape. My glue is cheap and I keep it around for elder uses, and the tape is dirt cheap and goes a long way. But thank you for sharing. Very generous of you
I got some of the tape from the Dollar Tree.
I ordered, received and have used this tape, thanks to this video. What wonderful help you've given me! Thanks again.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Where did you order the skate tape from?
Thank you soooo much for the skate board tape idea! It works great! 😀
THANK YOU!!! Shifting Omni rulers has always been a problem for me. I am ordering my tape today. Again thanks for sharing.😊
Very clever! Never heard of this stuff. Thank you for sharing this, it will save fingers and fabric.
Love that idea
Wow thank you for this. Just ordered some and cannot wait as slipping has been my biggest issue
Awesome hack! Much more accurate cuts
Wow, what a great idea. Thank you so much! ❤
By the way: the butterfly quilt is so beautiful
Thanks!
That’s an awesome idea!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try it!
One of the things I do is trim the tape to a smidgen less than 1" square, and then place the tape in between the inch measurement lines. This give me the ability to see all my lines perfectly clearly.
That's a good idea. Thanks for watching!
I am looking on Amazon now! :)
very clever ty happy holidays
Using a 3M Command hook on top for a handle/hold … along with a grippy bottom works wonders too… and helps keep your fingers away from blades!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the tip about skate tape, i went to amazon and ordered it, arrives tomorrow. I have used the little circles in the past, they are OJ, but things can still skide a kittle, im sure i will be much happier with the skate tape, i will let you know once i try it.
I just removed a few of the circle grips off one of my main rulers last night because they'd gotten on my last nerve. I think you'll like this solution.
Brilliant! Thank you so much
Great tip! Thank you!
Awesome tip! Thanks so much.
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing! Hopefully this will help with my fear of cutting fabric bc my rulers love to slide!
super thank you!
Thank you for sharing this excellent idea. I often wondered how to get those rulers to not slip so easily and you have shown a great way to make them work. How did you discover that this would work? I’m amazed.
Thanks. I was trying to remember where I saw this mentioned 4-5 years ago. I know I tried the medical adhesive tape trick before hearing about skateboard tape and that just didn't seem to work well for me.
@ It didn’t work for me either.
Just ordered.thanks
Fantastic idea🎉
Great idea thank you
FABULOUS!!!!
Great tip! I use nexcare tape from the pharmacy dept at walmart
Sounds like a good solution for you. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much !🙏🏼
I have used anti slip tape for stairs, or the bathtub before, but never skate tape. Awesome suggestion 😀
Thanks for sharing😊
Quilters Select rulers are the way to go.
WOW! Thanks!😊
Fantastic information
Fantastic!!!
Thank you!
This is what I use on templates, works great. My CG rulers are good without it so far. You really only need a few tiny pieces on each one so yeah that much would last forever.
Great idea, but I did read in the reviews that it will scuff up your acrylic rulers if you store them stacked.
I would use a rotary cutter with a paper blade in it. Some sites use sandpaper to sharpen the blade so that might be an advantage.
I would imagine sporting good stores would also sell the tape.
You need to type in Skate BOARD tape, to get the right thing. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the correction.
was wandering what for stuff this was bc she didn't fully explain what it was
Grippy spray is less hassle and works in 1 minute.
Thanks for the suggestion. I tend to have breathing issues with sprays but I'm glad it works for you.
emphysema here a quick one one or two second squirt outside has no side effects. I did try various tapes first and everyone that sticks to the ruler wasn’t as smooth. Then I went and bought those expensive rollers that promiseno slip, Mery Christmas to me..
Also try medical adhesive or tape. Super cheap, temporary solution.
Sounds like a good solution for you. Thanks for watching!
I discovered clear stair tread tape. If you look for this, be careful to order the clear. There is some that is more like this skateboard tape with a sandpaper texture. It is more opaque and more grippy than I personally like.
I like the clear stair tread tape for many reasons. It comes in various widths. I buy the 1 inch wide. It cuts easily with an old rotary blade. I cut it into 1 / 4 inch wide strips. I attach it to the edge of my rulers. It helps the ruler to grip the fabric with less pressure from the user.
I buy a roll and then share it with the ladies in my quilt circle.
Happy quilting.
Please tell me about the quilt on the wall behind you. It's fabulous. Is it a pattern or your own design??
My quilt is an interpretation of a Houston International competition quilt by French artist Gabrielle Paquin called "Two Friends" (or maybe "Best Friends"). Paquin has a series of butterfly quilts and I fell in love with the first one I saw of red butterflies against dark gray striped background that I decided to get some Halloween colored stripe fabric to make my butterflies more Monarch like. So it's not technically my design, but I did draft it based off Paquin's work. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned temporary. Does the tape peel off easily or is the more of a permanent solution? Also, are there any rulers this doesn’t work with? I assume fine if the markings are etched but wondering if it would affect the markings 🤔
The tape will stay on for as long as needed in my experience. But it's also easy enough to peel off the pieces too. I've never had issues with the tape messing up the permanent markings of a ruler either. Thanks for watching.
I bought something like this made for rulers and found that it was hard to see the lines through it. But it does hold!
I use a lot smaller pieces of skate tape on my rulers!
I use medical tape, its cheap and works fine. Skater tape, most sports tapes contain latex adhesives. If you have a latex allergy, be mindful of tapes.
It's not a sports tape, it's more like a sticky sandpaper roll. Glad the med tape works for you. Thanks for watching.
I have been using normal sticky tape in a loop or double sided sticky tape for years. This hack though it seems good is not necessary.
One of the disappointing things I learned as a new quilter is that the so-called "non-slip" rulers -- that I paid extra for -- slip just as much as regular rulers. After ruining some expensive fabric due to rulers and cuts slipping, I put some non-slip tape on my non-slip rulers and problem solved!
I have been using this for years. Very very small pieces. I also get the transparent.
You’ve done Creative Grids a great disservice. When you showed it sliding around so easily, you had a finger-light touch on it. I use them constantly in my quilting and by putting pressure on the abrasive spots, they do not slide at all.
LOL. I love Creative Grids, but they can slide a bit. Obviously not as crazy as a brand new Fiskars or Omnigrids ruler. Thanks for watching!
Like you, I like Creative Grids a lot. But the fact is that all rulers slip except those that are treated in some way. This video isn't about buying new rulers, it's about helping your rulers not to slip. I've actually resorted to sticking fine sandpaper to parts of mine. This is much better.
Some people aren’t able to apply the pressure needed to stop slippage. Anything that helps prevent slippage can be a game changer.
Quilters Select rulers are wonderful.
@@donawadkins1906 I agree. I have a friend who uses those and they’re wonderful.
I only have one Creative Grids ruler and I love it! It doesn’t slip as much as some of my other rulers but……it slips. 😉 Great hack! Thank you!!!
Creative Grids is overpriced. Never buy them. Been quilting over 40 years .
They are all pretty pricey. The few I have I use hot glue dots. Squeeze them on about every 3-4" and flip the ruler over onto the back smooth side of my mat or just on my formica counter. It pops right off and my ruler has grips.
Use the word "inexpensive"! Cheap sounds crude