Thursday, July 31, 2025

My Favorite Ruler, Review

My favorite ruler for all of my artistic projects is a sewing ruler. The particular one that I own measures 2" by 18" and is see through. I can see my design under the ruler, making it so much easier to know right where I want to place my next mark, and or where I need to measure from.

My canvases can vary, from regular canvas, paper, to my computer screen. Yes, you read that right. I don't know if my current upgrade of my artist software has a grid pattern that I can use or not; I have never bothered to find out. It is so natural for me to reach for my see through ruler.


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I can hold it up to the computer screen, shift it this way or that, and I have figured out what I need to know. It is also flexible; it has just enough flex to it that I can maneuver it across my computer screen without any issues.

This is one gal that does not want a touch screen on my monitor. I want to be able to use my see through ruler.

Some people may refer to this as a seamstress ruler, quilter's ruler, etc. But it is so much more versatile to use than just for sewing. But if you're looking for one in the art section, you may need to go over to sewing to find one.

Not just any see through ruler will do. This sewing ruler is smooth on both sides and on the edges too. That is another criteria for my ruler. Some of the see through rulers for school have raised ridges to designate the different measurements.

If you are looking for something that gives you the option for straight lines, that has a decent length to it, (They do come in other sizes though.), is smooth on both sides and edges too, then I recommend a sewing ruler for your creative needs.

The two or three that I own, are all from Artist's Loft. You can find them at Michael's and also on Amazon.


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Artist's Loft See Through Ruler Check for price.

Happy creating!

Cheryl Paton



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4 comments:

  1. I agree that a see -through ruler is very handy for crafting. As you say, it's not just for sewing. My daughter-in-law uses one for her quilting and I have used one for enlarging grids on plastic canvas patterns. Thanks for pointing out all the many uses of this handy ruler, Cheryl.

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  2. Sounds like a good ruler for everyone

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  3. I have several see-through rulers, quilter's rulers, that I absolutely love. I have no idea why I've never considered using them for anything other than sewing. Perhaps, because they reside in my craft room. What a great way to think outside the box, Cheryl! I love it. I can just envision you setting it against the computer screen :)

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  4. I have and love this same ruler for all sorts of crafts. The see-through body and clear, cross-hatched markings make it a winner.

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