LHQ - Review - Ruler - Quilter's Rule (TM) - Mini-Square

LEFT-HANDED QUILTING - Review - Ruler - Quilter’s Rule ™ - Mini-Square

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Note - these instructions are written in LEFTISH.
If you are right-handed - just reverse the directions.
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Today I want to compare the Easy Square Jr. -

To -

The Quilter’s Rule ™- Mini Square
(c) 1987 by Betty Gall
6-1/2” Square

But first -

Disclaimer -
I am in no way affiliated with the manufacturer or supplier of this product - to my knowledge.
I did not get this product for FREE in exchange for a review - aka barter. I paid for it.
I have no intention of slandering or libeling anyone or any product.
I am simply stating my opinions - I could be wrong - you may disagree.
My opinions are based on my experience with this product - your results may vary.
I think that about covers it - if I missed something - let me know.
I am not a lawyer - and I am just trying to cover my a$$. ;)).
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This is the Easy Square Jr.
I already reviewed this ruler - here -

This is
The Quilter’s Rule ™ - Mini Square
(c) 1987 by Betty Gall
6-1/2” Square
Ignore the wonky lines -
They are left-over from another project -

Description -
This little ruler is Square - duh! ;))
And measures 6-1/2” -

The Quilter’s Rule ™ - Mini Square
Has 1/8” - 1/4” - and 1/2” markings -
The 1/8” lines are small dashes -
The 1/4” lines are longer dashes -
The 1/2” lines are solid -

Where you can get it - 

You should check your Local Quilt Shop and your favorite suppliers -
As prices do vary - and some items may be on sale - or not - ;))
JoAnn

Some other sites that may or may not have stuff are -

Nancy's Notions
Clotilde

What I LIKE about this ruler -

It has a ridged underside -
Which acts like those “grabber” thingys -
Which is kinda nice -
So It doesn’t slip on your fabric -

What I DON’T like about this ruler -

Although it does have LARGE easy-to-read numbers around the edges -
The numbers go in the WRONG direction -
They read 6-5-4-3-2-1 from LEFT to RIGHT -
And sideways from TOP to BOTTOM -
When I put the 1” marks in the TOP LEFT corner -

And the diagonal runs the wrong way -
I need the diagonal to run from BOTTOM LEFT to TOP RIGHT

It does NOT have a 1/4” dashed line around the perimeter of the ruler -
So that you can see the 6” square in the middle -
And the 1/4” seam allowance all around the edges -
Like the Easy Square Jr.

Quicky comparison -
Side-by-side

How I use it to Square up a block -
If I want to measure or square up my
Orca Bay RED - Extra blocks - to 5-1/2” square -

To square up a 5-1/2” block
I want to line up the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of the ruler -
At the 5-1/2” lines -
With the BOTTOM RIGHT corner of the block -

Trim UP the LEFT SIDE - of the block -
And ACROSS the TOP -

Turn the block around -
And do it again -

How I use it to cut a 45 degree diagonal - 
Line up the 45 degree diagonal line with the bottom edge of a strip -
And the 6” markers will be at the top of the strip -
Whichever way you turn the ruler -

And there is only ONE diagonal -
So there is no other line to use -
To line up on the right edge of your fabric -

Cut along the LEFT side of the ruler -
Perfect 45 degree cut -
Starting at the “other” end of the strip -
And working my way to the LEFT side -

Would I recommend this ruler?
NO - I prefer the Easy Square Jr.
For the reasons explained above - ;))

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Talk to you later - gotta go - gotta sew -