Take the stress out of stitching wavy borders and serpentine lines with the Creative Grids® Machine Quilting Tool Squiggy. Designed in partnership with free-motion quilting expert Angela Walters, the Squiggy ruler is engineered to help you quilt perfect, fluid waves without the need to draw or mark a single line on your fabric. Whether you are adding a soft, flowing texture to borders or creating intricate wavy crosshatch designs inside your blocks, this tool ensures consistent, repeatable curves every time. Machined from durable 1/4-inch thick acrylic and featuring the patented Creative Grids non-slip grip, the Squiggy locks onto your quilt top to provide a safe, slip-free edge for your ruler foot.
Key Features
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Perfect Serpentine Waves: Purpose-built with a continuous wavy edge to effortlessly quilt snake-like paths, serpentine borders, and flowing sashing designs.
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Exclusive Non-Slip Grip: The back of the ruler is coated with the signature Creative Grids grip, which firmly holds the fabric when downward pressure is applied to prevent slipped stitches.
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High-Visibility Markings: Features crisp, black and white dashed guidelines that stand out beautifully against both light fabrics, dark solids, and busy prints.
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Needle Stop Registration: Strategic center markings and cutouts help you perfectly align the tool for echoing your waves or transitioning to the next section of your border.
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Premium Acrylic Construction: Cut from high-quality 1/4-inch thick clear acrylic, ensuring safe and stable use alongside longarm hopping feet and high-shank domestic ruler feet.
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No-Mark Efficiency: Designed to align flawlessly with the seams of your quilt blocks and your previously stitched lines, entirely eliminating the need for chalk or temporary markers.
Why Customers Love This Tool
Customers love the Squiggy because free-handing uniform wavy lines is incredibly difficult and often results in lopsided, uneven borders. The Squiggy tool instantly fixes this pain point, acting as a foolproof template that does the heavy lifting for you. Quilters rave about how quickly they can finish sashing and borders using this ruler. Furthermore, the ergonomic shape combined with the non-slip grip means you don't have to clench the ruler to keep it still, significantly reducing hand and shoulder fatigue during long quilting sessions.
Perfect For
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Border & Sashing Quilters: The ultimate tool for filling narrow sashings or wide borders with elegant serpentine lines.
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Wavy Crosshatching: Perfect for quilters who want to add organic, flowing grid work to large negative spaces.
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Domestic Machine Quilters: Easily maneuvers under the limited harp space of standard home sewing machines when equipped with a ruler foot.
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Longarm Quilters: The sturdy 1/4-inch acrylic profile glides perfectly along longarm hopping feet without slipping under the needle.
Included Accessories
Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special presser foot to use the Squiggy ruler? Yes. You must use a specialized 1/4-inch ruler foot designed specifically for your sewing machine brand or longarm. Standard presser feet, like walking feet or darning feet, do not have the necessary height and will allow the thick acrylic to slip 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 exact industry standard required for safe use against longarm hopping feet.
Can I use the Squiggy to create wavy crosshatching? Yes! By quilting your first set of serpentine lines, then turning the quilt (or the ruler) 90 degrees and quilting a second overlapping set, you can create a stunning, custom wavy crosshatch texture. The built-in center line markings make alignment easy.
Why does it say "While supplies last"? This specific tool has limited inventory availability from the manufacturer. Once current stock is depleted, it may not be replenished, making it a priority purchase for quilters looking to complete their Angela Walters collection.
