The Creative Grids® 8.5" x 18.5" Rectangle Quilt Ruler (CGR818) is a premium, heavy-duty workspace template engineered for ultimate precision when handling wide fabric strips, borders, fat quarters, and large block units. Designed out of thick optical-grade acrylic, this uniquely proportioned rectangular ruler provides expansive surface coverage to keep your rotary cutter tracking perfectly without bowing or drifting out of line.
Key Features
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Patented Non-Slip Embedded Gripper Backing: Equipped with exclusive micro-textured friction rings on the reverse side that lock tightly onto fabric under downward cutting pressure, yet slide effortlessly when your hand relaxes.
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Expansive 8.5" x 18.5" Layout Footprint: Provides substantial structural surface area, making it easy to manage half-yard cuts, fat quarters, and wide sashing layout steps with complete control.
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High-Contrast Dual Markings: High-visibility solid black grid lines combined with crisp white dashed markings guarantee absolute readability on dark, light, and complex multi-colored print fabrics.
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Integrated Multi-Angle Guides: Features clear, laser-etched 30-degree, 45-degree, and 60-degree angle marks to streamline bias cuts, triangles, and diamond patchwork blocks cleanly.
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Laser-Smooth Edge Tracking: Constructed from extra-thick, industrial-grade premium acrylic that guides rotary cutter blades perfectly while avoiding blade nicks and edge degradation.
Why Customers Love This Ruler
When squaring up wide block segments or slicing heavy borders with standard narrow table rulers, the lack of tool width allows the fabric beneath to buckle or warp out of square. The CGR818 completely solves this layout issue by matching the substantial footprint of your wide fabric pieces under a single, highly stable sheet of rock-solid acrylic. It stops fabric shifting completely, giving you clean, flat-set trims and saving expensive yards of fabric from ruinous miscuts.
Perfect For
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Quilters who regularly cut wide sashing, outer borders, or square up large block units up to 8.5 inches.
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Artisans seeking a heavy-duty, intermediate straight-edge template for cutting fat quarters and handling long yardage.
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Sewists requiring a dependable, wide visual template to cross-cut fabric strip pieced bands accurately.
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Makers searching for an ultra-reliable foundation tool that packs away neatly into travel sewing cases for workshops.
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Specifications
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Brand: Creative Grids®
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Model Number: CGR818
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Dimensions: 8.5 inches x 18.5 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: Can this wide rectangular ruler be used safely alongside standard rotary cutters? A: Yes. It is manufactured from the exact same thick, industrial-grade acrylic used across all standard Creative Grids® templates, ensuring your fingers remain safely guarded when tracking with 18mm, 28mm, 45mm, or 60mm rotary cutter blades.
Q: Why does it feature both solid black lines and white dashed lines? A: This dual-color system ensures total clarity on any background choice. If a solid black line blends into a dark navy or black fabric print, the white dashed line running parallel 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 grit or sticky film that flakes off with use. 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.
