Master the art of curved piecing without the stress of tracing or uneven edges using the Creative Grids® Ovals All Ways Quilt Ruler (CGRKAOVAL). Designed by quilting innovator Karla Alexander, this premium, multi-functional acrylic template is the ultimate solution for cutting perfect concentric ovals, half-ovals, and quarter-ovals. By streamlining the layout and cutting process, this tool takes the fear out of sewing curved designs, allowing you to add elegant, flowing movement to your quilt tops with absolute geometric accuracy.
Key Features
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All-in-One Curved System: Engineered to easily cut complete ovals, half-ovals, and quarter-ovals in multiple sizes using a single template.
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Patented Non-Slip Grip: Features the exclusive Creative Grids® frosted gripper backing that firmly locks onto your fabric under light cutting pressure to eliminate shifting.
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High-Contrast Markings: Clear, high-visibility black and white measurement lines ensure effortless alignment on both dark and light fabrics.
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Dynamic Design Channels: Includes precise horizontal and vertical crosshairs alongside structural curved lines for flawless fabric placement.
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Built-in Seam Allowances: Features integrated 1/4-inch lines to automatically manage your seam margins, ensuring curved blocks fit together perfectly.
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Heavy-Duty Construction: Fabricated from premium, thick-gauge laser-cut acrylic to deliver a smooth, reliable edge for standard rotary blades or specialized curve cutters.
Why Customers Love This Tool
Cutting accurate curved shapes by hand is notoriously difficult, often resulting in distorted blocks that refuse to lay flat. Quilters love the CGRKAOVAL because it brings mechanical consistency to complex curves. Instead of working with flimsy paper templates or guessing the layout, you place this ruler directly on your fabric strip or block, line up the grid, and cut safely with your rotary blade. The resulting pieces assemble beautifully, eliminating puckering, stretched bias edges, and uneven seam lines for a perfectly flat, professional finish.
Perfect For
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Art and Contemporary Quilters: Crafters looking to break away from rigid straight lines and bring sweeping organic curves, modern abstract designs, or retro-oval aesthetics into their work.
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Applique Enthusiasts: Ideal for cutting clean, crisp oval fabric shapes for raw-edge, turned-edge, or fusible web applique projects.
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Intermediate to Advanced Makers: Anyone wanting to confidently conquer curved piecing techniques without traditional drafting headaches.
Included Accessories
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Creative Grids® Ovals All Ways Quilt Ruler Template (CGRKAOVAL)
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Detailed, step-by-step fully illustrated printed instructional guide by Karla Alexander
Specifications
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Brand: Creative Grids®
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Model Number: CGRKAOVAL
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Designer: Karla Alexander
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Material: Heavy-duty, laser-cut premium acrylic
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Shape Capabilities: Concentric Ovals, Half-Ovals, Quarter-Ovals
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Country of Manufacture: USA
Frequently Asked Questions
What size rotary cutter works best with this oval ruler? While a standard 45mm rotary cutter works beautifully along the gentle outer curves of this ruler, many quilters prefer using a smaller 28mm rotary cutter for maximum control and smooth navigation when cutting the tighter inner arcs.
Does this template allow you to cut the background pieces for the ovals too? Yes. The Ovals All Ways ruler is cleverly designed with multi-functional markings that guide you in cutting both the primary oval inset shapes and the surrounding background curved framing sections for seamless piecing.
How do I clean the non-slip backing to ensure it stays grippy? Over time, fabric lint can settle into the textured backing. Simply rinse the template in lukewarm water with a tiny drop of gentle liquid dish soap, then dry it off with a soft microfiber cloth to fully restore its original non-slip properties.
