R Rebecca Youngberry

My Favourite Rulers (and Why They’re Worth It)

Jul 15, 2025

My Favourite Rulers (and Why They’re Worth It)


There’s nothing like the joy of a perfectly squared block — and nothing like the rage of trimming it wrong. A good ruler is the unsung hero of quilting accuracy. Here are my favourites.

📏 6½” x 24½” Ruler
If I could only keep one, this would be it. Perfect for cutting strips, squaring fabric, and multitasking as a swatting device for bobbin thieves (read: cats).

🔲 6½” Square Ruler
Ideal for trimming blocks, especially HSTs and anything that needs to finish at 6” (which, let’s face it, is a lot of things).

🧩 Specialty Rulers (hello, triangles!)
I don’t use these every day, but when I do, they save me so much time — no more faffing about with dodgy math.

Pro Tip:
Don’t forget about the non-slip grips and glow-line tape — they make life *so* much easier.

Got a ruler you swear by? Let me know — I’m always up for testing new tools (strictly for science, obviously).

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