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Add A Quarter Ruler 12 inch

Add A Quarter Ruler 12 inch

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Add-A-Quarter Ruler - 12 Inch

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Speed of Rotary Cutting Meets Accuracy of Templates

The Add-A-Quarter combines the speed of rotary cutting quilt pieces with the accuracy of using templates. Once your templates are made, the Add-A-Quarter will automatically add the customary ¼" seam allowance to any straight angle and provide a straight edge for your rotary cutter. This innovative tool is essential for foundation piecing, English paper piecing, and any template-based quilting technique.

Automatic ¼" Seam Allowance

Built-In Seam Allowance Automatically adds the customary ¼" seam allowance to any straight angle.

No Measuring Required Simply align the lip against your template edge and cut—the ¼" is added automatically.

Consistent Results Every cut includes a perfect ¼" seam allowance for accurate piecing.

Time-Saving Eliminates the need to mark seam allowances on templates.

Innovative Lip Design

Unique Edge Features a specially designed lip that butts up against your template edge.

Straight Cutting Guide Provides a straight edge for your rotary cutter.

Precise Alignment Lip ensures accurate placement every time.

Easy to Use Simply position, align, and cut.

Perfect for Template Work

Foundation Piecing Ideal for adding seam allowances to foundation piecing templates.

English Paper Piecing Perfect for cutting fabric pieces with seam allowances around paper templates.

Appliqué Preparation Add turn-under allowances to appliqué templates.

Template Quilting Any template-based quilting technique benefits from this tool.

12-Inch Length

Versatile Size 12-inch length handles most template sizes and projects.

Compact Easy to store and transport to classes or retreats.

Manageable Comfortable size for precise control.

Quality Construction

Durable Material Made from quality acrylic for long-lasting use.

Clear Visibility See-through design allows you to view fabric and templates clearly.

Smooth Edges Won't snag fabric during use.

Reliable Performance Consistent accuracy project after project.

Perfect For:

Foundation Piecers

  • Paper piecing projects
  • Accurate seam allowances
  • Quick cutting
  • Consistent results

English Paper Piecers

  • Hexagon quilts
  • Grandmother's Flower Garden
  • Any EPP project
  • Perfect seam allowances

Template Quilters

  • Traditional patterns
  • Curved piecing
  • Appliqué work
  • Precision cutting

All Quilters

  • Speed and accuracy
  • Template-based work
  • Rotary cutting
  • Professional results

What You Can Create:

  • Foundation pieced quilt blocks
  • English paper pieced projects
  • Template-based quilts
  • Appliqué designs with turn-under allowances
  • Any project requiring templates with seam allowances

Why Choose the Add-A-Quarter Ruler?

Automatic Seam Allowance Adds ¼" automatically—no measuring needed.

Speed & Accuracy Combines rotary cutting speed with template accuracy.

Unique Lip Design Butts against template edge for perfect alignment.

Straight Cutting Edge Provides guide for rotary cutter.

Versatile Use Foundation piecing, EPP, appliqué, and more.

12-Inch Length Perfect size for most projects.

Time-Saving Eliminates marking seam allowances.

Consistent Results Perfect ¼" seam allowance every time.

Great Value Essential tool at an accessible price.

How to Use

  1. Create Your Template Make your template without seam allowances.

  2. Position Template Place template on fabric.

  3. Align Add-A-Quarter Butt the lip of the Add-A-Quarter against the template edge.

  4. Cut Use your rotary cutter along the straight edge—¼" seam allowance is automatically added!

The Add-A-Quarter Difference

The Add-A-Quarter ruler revolutionized template-based quilting by combining the speed of rotary cutting with the accuracy of templates. Its innovative lip design automatically adds a perfect ¼" seam allowance, making foundation piecing, English paper piecing, and template work faster and more accurate than ever before.

Available In-Store

The Add-A-Quarter Ruler (12 inch) is available at Marietta's Quilt & Sew. We invite you to visit our store to see this innovative tool in person. Our friendly staff can demonstrate how to use it and answer all your questions about template-based quilting techniques!

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Add-A-Quarter Ruler - 12 Inch—speed of rotary cutting meets accuracy of templates. Automatically adds ¼" seam allowance, unique lip design, straight cutting edge. Perfect for foundation piecing, English paper piecing, and template work!


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