The Creative Grids® 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Quilt Ruler (CGR24) is the ultimate cornerstone tool for every quilting studio and sewing workspace. Precision-engineered from heavy-duty, premium-grade acrylic, this extra-long rectangular ruler matches the full width of fabric standard bolts. Its specialized width and extended length allow you to slice strips, cut borders, and manage massive layout segments with absolute, unyielding accuracy.
Key Features
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Patented Non-Slip Embedded Gripper Backing: Equipped with exclusive micro-textured gripper tracks on the reverse side that anchor fabric securely under cutting pressure, yet slide smoothly across layouts when relaxed.
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Full Bolt 24.5-Inch Edge Span: Extended length easily spans across standard folded fabric widths, letting you make continuous rotary cuts from salvage to fold without moving the template.
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High-Contrast Dual Markings: High-visibility black solid lines and white dashed grids guarantee absolute readability on dark, light, and multi-colored textiles.
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Integrated Multi-Angle Guides: Features clear, laser-etched 30-degree, 45-degree, and 60-degree angle lines to streamline bias cuts, triangles, and complex diamond patchwork blocks.
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Laser-Smooth Edge Durability: Thick, optical-grade acrylic ensures straight, predictable tracking for standard rotary cutter blades while preventing premature blade nicks.
Why Customers Love This Ruler
When slicing across a full width of fabric with short rulers, you are forced to stop, shift your ruler down, and re-align mid-cut. This introduces minor alignment drift and ruinous zig-zag lines. The CGR24 completely eliminates this structural issue by spanning the entire width under a single sheet of rock-solid acrylic. It stops fabric shifting completely, giving you clean, flat-set cuts and saving expensive yards of fabric from ruinous miscuts.
Perfect For
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Quilters who cut long sashing, wide outer borders, or base strips directly from fabric bolts regularly.
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Sewists requiring a dependable, extra-long straight edge for drafting garments and extending pattern lines.
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Makers specializing in geometric designs that require accurate bias angles and repeatable sub-cuts.
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Studio owners looking for an indispensable, heavy-duty foundation tool for professional cutting table setups.
Included Accessories
Specifications
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Brand: Creative Grids®
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Model Number: CGR24
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Dimensions: 6.5 inches x 24.5 inches
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Shape: Rectangle
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Material: Heavy-duty, premium-grade laser acrylic
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Country of Origin: Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is this ruler 24.5 inches long instead of exactly 24 inches? A: Standard bolts of quilting cotton are folded to roughly 21 inches to 22 inches wide. The extra 24.5-inch length ensures the ruler completely clears both raw fabric edges comfortably, while the extra half-inch simplifies adding standard 1/4-inch seam allowances.
Q: What do the white dashed lines mean compared to the solid black lines? A: This dual-color system ensures high contrast. If a solid black line blends into a dark navy or black fabric, the white dashed line next to it stands out clearly, allowing you to read measurements instantly.
Q: Will the non-slip coating on the back wear out over time? A: No. Creative Grids® does not use a sprayed-on, sand-like grit that flakes off. The patented gripper system utilizes smooth, micro-textured friction rings molded directly into the acrylic structure, providing lifetime holding power without snagging fabrics or leaving adhesive residue.
