Meet the most dynamic template in your ruler work arsenal: the Creative Grids® Machine Quilting Tool Chevy. Designed by machine quilting author and teacher Angela Walters, the Chevy is affectionately described as being "a little pointy, a little curvy, and very versatile." This dual-sided ruler features a perfectly straight 90-degree chevron edge on one side and a gentle, sweeping curve on the other. Whether you are echoing corners, stitching in the ditch, or creating modern wavy textures, the Chevy does the work of multiple templates in one convenient, palm-sized package. Machined from 1/4-inch thick premium acrylic and backed with the patented Creative Grids grip, it provides the ultimate slip-free stability for your free-motion quilting.
Key Features
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Two-Sided Versatility: Features a straight chevron (V-shape) side for sharp angles and geometric designs, and a curved side for soft waves and rounded rectangles.
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Exclusive Non-Slip Grip: The back is treated with the signature Creative Grids translucent grip coating, which locks the ruler securely to your quilt top when pressure is applied, eliminating dangerous slipping.
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High-Visibility Markings: Crisp black and white dashed guidelines make it effortless to align your ruler on all fabric colors, from solid white to dark, busy prints.
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Built-In Needle Stops: Strategically placed registration cutouts ensure your ruler foot stops at the exact 1/4-inch mark, allowing for perfect pivots without marking your fabric.
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Turn Corners Without Rotating: The unique chevron shape allows you to stitch down one side of a block and turn the corner instantly without needing to awkwardly pick up and rotate the ruler.
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Premium Acrylic Construction: Cut from high-quality 1/4-inch thick clear acrylic, ensuring safe use alongside longarm hopping feet and high-shank domestic ruler feet.
Why Customers Love This Tool
Customers consistently praise the Chevy for being a massive time-saver. Turning corners during echo quilting or ditch-stitching usually requires stopping, rotating the ruler, realigning, and starting again. With the Chevy's pointed side, you simply stitch to the pivot point and immediately travel down the other side of the chevron. Quilters also love the curvy side for adding fast, modern, wavy crosshatching to large areas of negative space. Combined with the non-slip grip that saves hands from cramping, it is widely considered an absolute must-have for modern machine quilters.
Perfect For
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Geometric & Modern Quilters: Ideal for creating chevron borders, crosshatching, and wavy all-over textures.
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Stitch-in-the-Ditch: The chevron point fits perfectly into the corners of pieced blocks for continuous echoing.
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Domestic Machine Quilters: Measuring 4-1/2" x 8-1/2", it is highly maneuverable under the limited harp space of a standard home sewing machine.
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Longarm Quilters: The durable 1/4-inch thick profile glides safely against longarm hopping feet without the risk of slipping under the needle.
Included Accessories
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Chevy tool on a regular home sewing machine? Yes! The Chevy is fantastic for domestic machines. However, you must use a specialized 1/4-inch ruler foot designed for your specific sewing machine brand to prevent the ruler from sliding under the needle.
Is this ruler safe to use on a longarm machine? Absolutely. It is constructed from 1/4-inch thick acrylic, which is the industry standard for safe use alongside longarm hopping feet.
What kind of shapes can I quilt with the Chevy? Because of its dual-edge design, you can quilt sharp chevron borders, stitch in the ditch around corners, create offset rounded rectangles, and stitch subtle wavy lines or modern wavy crosshatching.
Will the markings wear off over time? No, Creative Grids rulers are manufactured using high-quality printing techniques that ensure the black and white markings remain crisp and clear through years of heavy quilting.
