You can easily make your own quilt ruler grips in a few easy steps. I recently bought a couple of new quilt rulers, but I didn't think to get any quilt ruler grips. Also, the ones on my other rulers are starting to wear out a bit. So, wanting to pinch a penny, I decided to make my own ruler grips. They're really simple to make and you most likely have everything you need at home to get started.
YOU WILL NEED
- 1/2 inch double-sided tape
- *220 fine-grit sandpaper.
- an old pair of scissors (or utility knife)
*Don't use anything higher than 220 grit because it won't grab, and don't use anything lower than 180 grit because it could damage delicate fabrics.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stick a strip of the tape on the paper side edge of the sandpaper.
2. With scissors or utility knife, cut along the side of the tape to make a strip of sandpaper. Do this over some old newsprint to catch any loose sand. I made a couple strips for future use.
3. Cut 1/2 inch squares from the strip.
4. Peel the tape paper off to expose the sticky side and stick your grips to the back of your quilt ruler.