How do you keep your ruler next to your foot?
How do you keep your ruler next to your foot?
Great question! When I'm doing ruler quilting, I apply gentle pressure to both the ruler and the machine. With my left hand, I press lightly downward on the ruler while also applying a little pressure toward the ruler foot to keep it snug against the machine. Then, with my right hand, I gently guide the machine along the edge of the ruler using the ruler foot.
When I say gentle pressure, I mean so light that you should be able to glide your machine with just one finger. It’s easy to want to push down hard, but I’ve found that when I relax, my quilting turns out smoother—plus, my hands and body feel better too!
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