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Quilting with Rulers

Quilting with Rulers

Written by: TheMelanieGrace
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 Hosted by Melanie Grace of www.SewMelanie.com, this podcast unlocks the secrets of precision quilting! Dive deep into ruler quilting techniques, inspiring stories, and professional tips that empower quilters of all levels. What You'll Discover: Expert ruler quilting techniques Tool reviews and recommendations Creative design inspiration Community stories and experiences Tips for beginners and advanced quilters 🎓 Ready to take your skills to the next level? Enroll in the Quilting with Rulers Academy!TheMelanieGrace
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  • The History of Quilting Rulers

    The History of Quilting Rulers
    Apr 23 2025

    In today’s episode, we’re rolling back the rotary cutter and diving into the fascinating evolution of quilting rulers! From hand-traced cardboard templates to acrylic innovations and ruler work quilting on domestic machines — we cover it all.

    You’ll learn:
    🧵 How the rotary cutter changed quilting forever in 1979
    📏 Why acrylic rulers became the gold standard in the 80s & 90s
    🪡 The rise of ruler work quilting on longarms and domestic machines
    🌏 The global innovation from Westalee Design and Sew Steady
    🎓 Why knowing the history empowers your modern quilt practice


    Links & Resources:
    🔗 Enroll in the Quilting with Rulers Academy — www.SewMelanie.com/academy
    🎥 Watch the tutorial series on YouTube — youtube.com/melaniegracemusic
    🧵 Shop quilting rulers & feet –

    https://amzn.to/3ExisgN


    If you’ve got quilting rulers collecting dust, now’s your chance to learn how to use them with confidence. Join me in the Quilting With Rulers Academy today and bring those quilt tops to life!

    Let’s connect:
    📸 Instagram: @TheMelanieGrace
    📧 Email List: Get weekly quilting tips at www.themelaniegrace.com
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