{"product_id":"creative-grids-8-1-2-square-it-up-quilt-ruler-cgrsq8","title":"Creative Grids 8-1\/2\" Square It Up Quilt Ruler (CGRSQ8)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhen your quilt pattern calls for 8-inch finished blocks, trying to center and trim them with a tiny ruler is impossible, and wrestling a massive 12-inch template is awkward and prone to shifting. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eCreative Grids® 8-1\/2\" Square It Up or Fussy Cut Square\u003c\/b\u003e is the ultimate \"Goldilocks\" tool for mid-sized patchwork. Perfectly proportioned to yield standard 8-inch blocks, this premium acrylic template is the absolute best companion for layer cake projects, allowing you to easily slice 10-inch pre-cuts down to size. Featuring exclusive drilled holes for precision marking and the legendary Creative Grids non-slip backing, this ruler ensures your blocks are aggressively square, flat, and mathematically flawless before they ever hit the sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Goldilocks\" 8.5-Inch Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom-engineered to trim mid-sized quilt blocks that finish perfectly at 8 inches—the standard size for classic log cabins and star blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrilled Marking Holes:\u003c\/b\u003e Features unique, precision-drilled holes at 1-1\/2\" to 7-1\/2\" increments, allowing you to quickly mark and add accurate seam allowances directly onto your fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTargeted Center Framing:\u003c\/b\u003e Clearly printed horizontal, vertical, and diagonal center lines allow you to instantly isolate and fussy-cut intricate mid-sized fabric graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLayer Cake Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute best size for aggressively trimming down blocks created from standard 10-inch layer cake pre-cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExclusive Non-Slip Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e The outer perimeter is lined with a patented translucent grip that locks the acrylic into the fabric fibers, completely eliminating rotary cutter slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Visibility Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e Black and white dashed markings ensure you can easily read your measurements over solid light cottons and busy dark novelty prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhy Customers Love This Tool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eCustomers love the 8.5-inch size because it bridges the gap perfectly between miniature piecing and massive foundation blocks. If you regularly build sampler quilts or work with 10-inch layer cakes, an 8.5-inch squaring ruler is widely considered the most frequently used tool in the sewing room. Quilters rave about the drilled hole feature—something not found on the smaller sizes—which allows them to perfectly dot out a 1\/4-inch seam allowance around a fussy-cut graphic before connecting the dots and cutting. Furthermore, the non-slip grip takes all the anxiety out of making four continuous cuts around a block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMid-Sized Sampler Blocks:\u003c\/b\u003e The essential squaring tool for classic blocks designed to finish at exactly 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLayer Cake Projects:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for slicing down and truing up blocks constructed from 10-inch fabric pre-cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppliqué Framing:\u003c\/b\u003e The perfect size to center and frame mid-sized appliqué or embroidery designs before adding borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHalf-Square Triangles:\u003c\/b\u003e Takes the math out of trimming 8.5-inch HSTs—just align the 45-degree diagonal directly over your seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003eCreative Grids® Quilt Ruler 8-1\/2\" Square It Up (CGRSQ8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003eDetailed usage instructions with fussy cutting and marking tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Creative Grids®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e CGRSQ8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 8-1\/2 inches x 8-1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Clear High-Grade Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/b\u003e USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow do I use the drilled holes for fussy cutting?\u003c\/b\u003e To fussy cut, center your fabric design within the solid black printed squares on the ruler. Then, take a fabric marking pen and place dots directly through the drilled holes. This adds a perfect 1\/4-inch seam allowance around your fussy cut piece. Simply remove the ruler, connect the dots with a straight edge, and cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs this the right size for trimming layer cake blocks?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. When you sew 10-inch layer cake squares into half-square triangles or four-patches, they often need to be trimmed down slightly to square them up. This 8.5-inch ruler is perfectly sized to quickly true up those blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWill the ruler slide when I make a rotary cut?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The outer perimeter features the patented Creative Grids non-slip grip. Apply firm, even downward pressure with your non-cutting hand, and the grip will grab the fabric to prevent any slipping along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Grid","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45932542230630,"sku":null,"price":35.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/7872\/8294\/files\/CGRSQ8.jpg?v=1783902785","url":"https:\/\/threadworks.com\/products\/creative-grids-8-1-2-square-it-up-quilt-ruler-cgrsq8","provider":"Thread Works ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}