Add beautiful, sweeping curves and perfect floral motifs to your quilts with the Creative Grids® Machine Quilting Tool Petunia. Designed in collaboration with free-motion expert Angela Walters, this specialized ruler is crafted to help you stitch flawless pointed petals, continuous curves, and intricate mandala designs without ever marking your fabric. Crafted from premium 1/4-inch thick acrylic, the Petunia tool ensures a safe, sturdy edge for your ruler foot. Combined with the signature Creative Grids non-slip grip, this tool provides the ultimate control for both domestic and longarm machine quilters looking to elevate their free-motion techniques.
Key Features
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Signature Non-Slip Grip: The back of the ruler features the exclusive Creative Grids grip coating, preventing the tool from shifting while you quilt and ensuring precise stitch paths.
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Versatile Curved Edges: Purpose-built with distinct curves and points to effortlessly create floral petals, leafy vines, and scalloped borders.
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High-Visibility Markings: Crisp black and white dashed lines provide clear, easy-to-read guidelines on all fabric colors and busy prints.
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Needle Stop Reference Lines: Strategically placed registration marks help you stop exactly 1/4-inch from the edge, allowing for perfect pivots and continuous designs.
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Premium Acrylic Construction: Machined from durable 1/4-inch clear acrylic, ensuring it is thick enough to safely glide alongside both longarm hopping feet and high-shank domestic ruler feet.
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No-Mark Quilting: Designed to help you create complex geometric and floral patterns purely by aligning the tool with previous stitch lines or pieced seams.
Why Customers Love This Tool
Quilters love the Petunia tool because it takes the intimidation out of stitching complex floral motifs. Instead of struggling to free-hand perfect petals or spending hours tracing templates, this tool allows you to lay down beautiful, consistent curves in a fraction of the time. The ergonomic size makes it easy to maneuver, while the non-slip backing drastically reduces the hand fatigue often associated with gripping smooth rulers. It is a massive time-saver that delivers professional-level results.
Perfect For
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Floral and Organic Quilters: Anyone looking to add petals, leaves, and sweeping curved designs to blocks or borders.
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Domestic Machine Quilters: Easily maneuvers under the harp space of standard home sewing machines when equipped with a ruler foot.
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Longarm Quilters: The 1/4-inch thickness provides a safe, solid edge against hopping feet.
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Ruler Work Beginners: The clear registration marks and non-slip backing offer great stability for those just starting out.
Included Accessories
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special presser foot to use the Petunia ruler? Yes. You must use a 1/4-inch ruler foot specifically designed for your sewing machine or longarm. Standard darning feet or walking feet are not safe for ruler work and can cause the ruler to slip under the needle.
Can I use this tool on a regular home sewing machine? Absolutely! The Petunia is perfectly sized for maneuvering under domestic sewing machines, provided you have the correct ruler foot attached.
Will the markings wear off over time? No, Creative Grids rulers are manufactured with high-quality printing techniques that ensure the black and white markings remain crisp and clear through years of heavy use.
How do I clean the grip on the bottom? If the non-slip grip collects lint or dust, simply wipe it down with a soft, damp cloth to restore its holding power. Avoid using harsh chemicals or alcohol-based cleaners.
