DAY 7…. NEEDFUL THINGS

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DAY 7- ITTY BITTY RULERS-FROM CREATIVE GRIDS

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I can’t believe how much I love/have to use my rulers that I designed with Creative Grids…I have lots of other rulers from creative grids…but once you get used to using these with all the lines being dashed…there’s no going back…I am constantly looking for my rulers when cutting…where did it go?…who used it last?…this is at the working studio…I asked Amy to go get three more sets from the warehouse so every cutting station had one…I also know that some of you have 2 locations you sew at …the cabin and at home…or you leave a set of supplies in the car because your always going to quilting each week…right Shirley from CA?  I loved that she just keeps her quilting stuff in the trunk and aways has it because she has serval sewing events during the week.  So what I guess I am say is…if you already have these now may be a good time for a second one…or if you have 1 or 2 of them…it’s a great time to pick up the latest one…

So WHY are these so SPECIAL?…It’s really very simple…besides that fact that they have the 1/8″ markings and the dashed are different for the even and odds..SEEING your fabric at all time is the REAL reason for success of this rulers popularity.  Here is a closeup so you can SEE what I’m trying to say…see how we can see the actual fabric and it not under a line…because then we have to wonder are we on that side of line or are we in the center…with my rulers you can tell and when were doing some little piecing this ALL matters.  The ruler come in 3 sizes for now…3″x7″, 6″x6″ and 5″x15″, this one has the 3/16″ line for cutting wool stems and the 5×15 size makes it easy for you to cut your own 5″ charms…

If you also notice…I have no 1/2″ like the some of the other CG rulers…I have messed up cutting a time or two with those 1/2″…so not on these rulers.  Plus the big thing here is if you are not cutting accurately you cannot stitch accurately… this is a huge part of being accurate and things coming out perfect or darn near..everytime…I’m good with darn near…But we all are happy with things go together well…and this is another key to it.
img_9170So the deal with these rulers is they are price protected, they can’t be put on sale..But we can give you something if you purchase them…If you buy  one of the rulers we will include a new pattern called “Little Patriot”, shown here…coming out in February…so none of you have this one yet!!!img_9171I just reversed the colors and only used three prints here on this little “test” quilt….

If you buy the whole set of all three we are going to give you a 5″ charm pack plus the free pattern…that’s a $17 value.  itty-bitty-free-charm-1So I hope these little incentives are good enough for you to add this set of three AWESOME rulers to your tools…you will NOT be disappointed you did…but you may be mad when you can’t find it!!! Like me…lol…Click RULERS to go to the shopping site.

I loved reading about where you are from and if you have snow…Friday night and Saturday we had a nice long slow falling snow…today the sun is shining but its so COLD…very pretty though…nice to watch and bake cookies and stitch today!!!  I don’t know if I could NOT be where it snows…I know it can be a bother to some…but I can’t wait to try out my snowshoes I bought this year!!!!Here is the view from my sewing room…img_9172 img_9173

View from Jace’s  room …sorry about the screen..img_9175 img_9167

Nick took this pic after all his plowing/shoveling last night form up top our hill…this is the backside from the lake view…its so pretty  with all the snow!!!

So for your COMMENT TODAY TO WIN A SET OF RULERS IS… Those of you who have my rulers…let me know if they are what I say they are…those of you who don’t have them…confess and say you’ll get at least one to try after reading what everyone else says…I can’t be the only one who loves these!!!  Or if the budget doesn’t allow…say you NEED to win one!!! I remember what It is like to not be able to get  everything I want…I was a single Mom with three little boys at one time!!! And once you live though that it kinda stays with you…with a few exceptions here and there of course…

Congratulations to the winners of the SAS2 Lite Packs  here you go…please claim you prizes at

ahoefler@new.rr.com  Send Amy your name and address and we’ll get the prize to you!!!                                      You have until 12-31-16

marie
December 17, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Plenty of snow here in Oshkosh WI

Sandie @ crazy’boutquilts
December 17, 2016 at 3:08 pm
No snow on the ground here in western WA, but we did have a few little flurries this AM and it is cold. Brrr! I love SAS! Thanks for the tips on tracing multiples~ I never thought about making a box the size of my wool piece- perfect!

Sheila Snyder
December 17, 2016 at 3:44 pm
Here in Michigan we have about 9″. It’s a really beautiful time of year-hopefully it will last until after Christmas. Nothing says Christmas more then a little snow on the ground!🙂 AND thank you for showing the Steam Lite 2. I am working on a big wool project and it likes like that product would help immensely with my appliqued quilt.

Cynthia Wood
December 18, 2016 at 7:42 am
No snow here in southeastern Ohio, but it is coming this evening. Love sas2. Have never ventured into wool applique, but I love hand applique and really wish I had someone to teach me how to do a nice looking blanket stitch by hand.

krismichk9
December 18, 2016 at 10:24 am
The only snow I’ll see is the snow on your blog ;o) Down in North Louisiana it is rare, but happens sometimes. Love the stitch you used on the wording!

Time to go pull my cookie dough from the fridge and roll out some star cookies!!! I only make stars…even though I collect cookie cutters…I love the ones with the wood handles!  Go Pack Go!!!  LB


310 responses to “DAY 7…. NEEDFUL THINGS”

  1. Cindy Pieters Avatar

    I need to win one. Please.

  2. marie Avatar
    marie

    I have and use the Creative Grids Itty Bitty Eights Rectangle Ruler-3″ x 7″. I don’t know how i ever cut tiny pieces accurately before i owned this. It is a must have! If i were not on a widow’s limited income i would purchase the other two also!

  3. peggy Avatar
    peggy

    I have one of the rulers and admit they are so accurate, which helps alot since I am determined to finish some of the designs of yours which involve tiny triangles!
    Loved the pix of your house at night. Lovely setting.
    Peggy Dalberto

  4. Carol Deloney Avatar
    Carol Deloney

    I absolutely love the Itty Bitty rulers. I used to struggle with cutting 1/8″ increments, but not any more…the Itty Bittys make cutting easy.

  5. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    I don’t have any of your rulers but I would really love to win one! I don’t have many rulers but the ones I do have, I cannot live without. And you’re right about not remembering that 1/2″ seam on one end of some rulers. I made that mistake more than once. Thanks for the opportunity to win! P.S. – Love your snow on the website!

  6. moosebaymusings Avatar

    I’ve been doing the 365 Block Challenge from Australia all year, and couldn’t have got this far without these rulers!! I have the small ones, but I think I’m going to need that big one too!

  7. Cindy in TN Avatar
    Cindy in TN

    I don’t have them, but I’m going to order them now and I can always use a second set.

  8. Nancy Knight Avatar
    Nancy Knight

    I need to win these Lisa because of all the other stuff I “need” to buy from the other days you have posted! There is no doubt I will also “need” whatever is coming up over the next 6 days! I have one of these rulers and it is awesome that you can see your fabric underneath – a brilliant idea on your part!

  9. Amy McCaulley Avatar
    Amy McCaulley

    True confessions….I do not own any of these but will give one a try. 😉 Thanks!

  10. Julie Green Avatar
    Julie Green

    I have one of the rulers, but could surely use all three, so come on who ever is picking the winners, PICK ME !!! Please and thank you !

  11. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Love these little rulers! They are so accurate and easy to read. -37 here in Minnesota with the wind this morning. Stay warm and quilt on!

    1. Ellen R Avatar
      Ellen R

      I love the Itty bitty rulers but I do not have the newest one and woul love to have a set for my go bag! Thank you for leaving the half inch off..that does get confusing.

  12. Stacy McDaniel Avatar
    Stacy McDaniel

    Lisa I NEED NEED these rulers! I’m going to order just in car you don’t pick me but I’m ordering as a back up!

    Being just south of you we also have lots of snow so I spent yesterday baking- today us a Packer football and frosting! Stay warm and thanks for all you do for us!!
    Stacy

  13. Linda McMillan Avatar
    Linda McMillan

    I have all three of the rulers and absolutely love them!! They are my go to rulers!!

  14. Kathy Johnson Avatar
    Kathy Johnson

    These look amazing – I love to make miniature blocks and these would be the right tool for the job for sure! Thanks!

  15. Teri LaVoy Avatar
    Teri LaVoy

    Well, I don’t have one…yet. Will have to send a message to one if my sons…hopefully they still need to get me an additional present. Your yard is beautiful…love the snowy weather too. Merry Christmas!

  16. Karen Isham Avatar
    Karen Isham

    Me Me Me! I need the Itty Bitty ruler at least, since I am going to make the Magic of Christmas Blocks with some quilt friends after Christmas! 🙂 Merry Christmas everyone & a wonderful quilty New year!

  17. Sue Bennett Avatar
    Sue Bennett

    I love creative grid rulers. Would love to try yours. Awesome

  18. sharon butera Avatar

    Got to love rulers made by people whose quilt work you admire! I am pretty new to this world of quilting and have just begun to collect the needful things. I would dearly love rulers you designed, Lisa. A friend gave me your box of Frivols for my birthday and it’s top of the list after the holidays.
    Love seeing your new home in all its views. Gosh, what a Christmas this will be for your family.
    Hope you’re totally healed by now.
    sharon

  19. BAY Avatar
    BAY

    Here in Northern WI we got about 8 inches of snow, a great weekend to bake, sew and just look out the windows. I love the rulers, I tried my 1st one last year on the 12 days of Christmas. Merry Christmas and try and stay warm today, this week is going to warm up.

  20. Vicki H Avatar
    Vicki H

    I don’t have these rulers yet. I seem to be hunting rulers that get covered up while I’m cutting and sewing.

  21. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    Think I really need these rulers to become more accurate, that and starching. Hope to finish my Christmas blocks better. Merry Christmas and hope to win!

  22. Donna W Avatar
    Donna W

    I have to admit that I do not have any of the Itty Bitty Rulers. Looks like I need to get some.

  23. Deborah K Avatar
    Deborah K

    I have the smallest ruler…..I wish I had all three. I do like to travel with my quilting supplies and would love to have a duplicate ruler to leave in my travel box! I also am not able to afford any quilting supplies right now because I just got laid off – Lucky for me, I do have an awesome stash – now if I just had something to measure the stash with!

  24. Marsha B Avatar
    Marsha B

    These rulers sound awesome but are a bit out of my budget range right now. I love your patterns!

  25. Janet Gluesenkamp Avatar
    Janet Gluesenkamp

    I tried one creative grid and had to buy a second size. Love them.

  26. quilt3832 Avatar

    Have and LOVE the square 6 inch ruler and use and lose it all the time! Need to pick up (or win?) The others.

  27. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    Oh wow, definitely NEED to win this Lisa. My blocks and I will thank you. lol

  28. Christine Baxter Avatar

    Love it…..I got the 5×15 so I could work on the 25 blocks for Christmas…..I can not believe that the first few blocks I finished turn out so great!! and I am new to quilting!!! Thank you!!

  29. Kathy Roloff Avatar
    Kathy Roloff

    I was so into reading your email that I missed the first Packer touchdown! I have the Itty Bitty ruler and know that I need the others. I have rejected many rulers because of that annoying 1/2″. These rulers are the best for the small pieces that I use the most.

  30. Carol S Avatar
    Carol S

    Would love to win the ruler that marks the 3/16. The smaller rulers are awesome

  31. paulette whitfield Avatar
    paulette whitfield

    No snow on the ground here in north west Texas (west of Abilene by On Sun, Dec 18, 2016 at 11:55 AM Lisa Bongean’s Weblog wrote:

    > lisabongean posted: ” DAY 7- ITTY BITTY RULERS-FROM CREATIVE GRIDS I can’t > believe how much I love/have to use my rulers that I designed with Creative > Grids…I have lots of other rulers from creative grids…but once you get > used to using these with all the lines b” >

  32. Annie B Avatar
    Annie B

    LOVE my 3×7. It’s perfect for minis. Saw you in Houston and got your new 5×15. GREAT rulers. Love the idea of keeping a set in the car for sew-ins with friends!

  33. Cheryl G Avatar
    Cheryl G

    I love your little rulers. Not sure how I lived without the 1/8 lines. Thanks so much

  34. Sue Huettl Avatar
    Sue Huettl

    Love your rulers Lisa. I have been using them this weekend on a project for eighth and sixteenth measurements, worked great. Love the house pictures with the snow, beautiful!!!!

  35. MaryMarge Avatar
    MaryMarge

    I’ve never done tiny piecing before – but I’m hooked. They are a little challenging to get used to – but once you know where to look and how to measure using them they’re great. I use them for all my quilts now – not just the small ones. Great rules – keep them coming!

  36. Karen Avatar

    Lisa, no snow in Northern Alabama, just freezing drizzle. I love your itty bitty rulers. My eyesight is bad enough, so with these rulers, I can see where I need to be. I use them all the time on my small blocks. The accuracy is incredible. Have used them on my Magic of Christmas blocks. Thank you for your invention!!!!

  37. Martha Beals Avatar
    Martha Beals

    Took your class here in Maine and you mentioned the rulers but I never got around to using/seeing them in class. I am attempting your Evelyn’s Album and wish I had them. But thoroughly enjoying this project. Will be ordering the backing after the first of the New Year. Happy New Year to you all!

  38. Mary Anne Avatar
    Mary Anne

    I don’t have any of your little rulers but would love to try them. I promise to get one as soon as my post Christmas budget allows!

  39. Denise Wilcox Avatar
    Denise Wilcox

    Hi Lisa I don’t have your rulers but I’d love to try them out. I bet they’d be wonderful for cutting the HST. Can’t wait to try them but I’ll have to wait till after Christmas as my spare $$ is going for gifts.

  40. paulette whitfield Avatar
    paulette whitfield

    No snow in NW Texas. But really cold at 6F at 9am. Grateful the wind is only 5 mph!!! I do. Not have one of your rulers so since I am retired I need to win the set so I can brag to all my quilting friends how great they r & encourage them to purchase the se😋😜

  41. Kathy Czuprynski Avatar
    Kathy Czuprynski

    Sorry to say, I don’t miss the cold! But I do love theses rulers!

  42. paulette whitfield Avatar
    paulette whitfield

    FYI the email re: 6 degrees inNW Texas is from pjwhit97@gmail.com

  43. Dayna from Wisconsin Avatar
    Dayna from Wisconsin

    We have about a foot of snow and the temp is hovering around -4 degrees. The sun is shining and it is beautiful looking out at the snow from my window.Made it to church this morning but it wasn’t easy. My body does not like the cold. Wish I could afford to buy those rulers. Especially the 5″ x 15″. Maybe I will be lucky and win one. Be safe and stay warm while out snow shoeing.

  44. Ann P. Avatar
    Ann P.

    I have 2 of your rulers and I LOVE them. Makes life so much easier. I need the 5×15 so I might as well just get the full set. I also am getting ready to make your cut out cookies. This year I am making all snowflakes.

  45. Tina McFadden Avatar
    Tina McFadden

    I would so love to win the rulers…..I definitely know how to mess up with the 1/2 inch markings!!!!!!!

  46. Janice Joyner Avatar
    Janice Joyner

    You are so right about these rulers. I only have the 3″ x 7″, but it came in handy when cutting the small pieces for the Magic of Christmas quilt! I think Santa needs to buy me the set. And the bonus pattern just pushed me over the top. I am anxiously awaiting the kit for the large Patriot quilt kit to be available. I think it will be my valentine present to myself. It was -4 degrees this morning in the panhandle of Texas (very cold for us). And just have to add, when this post came I was reading over the recipe for the Old Fashioned Beef Barley Soup that you shared with the Magic of Christmas folks. I’ll be giving it a try this coming Thursday. Your house is absolutely beautiful in the winter wonderland!

  47. Darlene Wegrynowski Avatar
    Darlene Wegrynowski

    I love that it doesn’t have the solid line, I can see my fabric perfectly. I keep mine at the sewing machine. Wish you would come back and vend at the IX Sewing Expo here in Ohio. We live on the Lake, you could stay with us!

  48. gingerfolkdesigns Avatar

    I have 1 but need them all and that little patriotic quilt pattern!!! Thx for the snowy pics. Im from Texas

  49. Karen Seitz Avatar
    Karen Seitz

    I have been unexpectedly unemployed for the past 4 months with absolutely no income, plus I have some bitty sewing on my horizon, so I NEED to win these rulers — lol! Thanks for all the good reasons to have them. I’m looking forward to 2017 being a better year financially. Here’s hoping, and Merry Christmas!

  50. Jan Diyle Avatar
    Jan Diyle

    I have 2 of these rulers. Love them. Slowly replacing my rulers with these.

  51. catskillquilter Avatar
    catskillquilter

    I do not have any of these rulers – and I sure wish that I did! Being accurate in piecing is SO important!
    Merry Christmas!

  52. Kathy Decker Avatar
    Kathy Decker

    I have the 6″ and the 3″x7″ and love them. Starting to slowly switch over to all Creative Grids rulers – they are great.

  53. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    I have purchased all 3 rulers and love them! I really like the 3/16″ marking for my wool stems!

  54. Bonnie Emmons Avatar
    Bonnie Emmons

    I just love Creative Grids rulers!! I don’t have any of these yet but I’ll have to order some later today! One of the Creative Grids rulers that I love also is the Stripology Ruler. Maybe you could make a mini version for the small piecing enthusiasts. Hope I win–it would be great to start my New Year’s projects with a new “TOY”!! Love your blogs. I’m in the southern part of WI and it is cold.. Also go Packers!!!

  55. Debbie G Avatar
    Debbie G

    I would love to win one of your rulers. My friend talks about it being the best ruler. I hope to get one after Christmas with some leftover holiday money. I love your patterns. I want to get some of your wool for a project. I was hoping you had a kit with the wool for the Pet Truck pattern, but I couldn’t find it. Merry Christmas!!

  56. Maryella Avatar
    Maryella

    I do not have any of your rulers but just know I need to try one. My girlfriend has them and talks very highly of them. So thank you.

  57. Susan Muller Avatar
    Susan Muller

    Oh My! You live in such a beautiful place!! I would love to win those rulers!!!!!!😊

  58. LIsa Benson Avatar
    LIsa Benson

    Couple more inches of snow here in Illinois.
    Very cold here.
    Started doing mini quilts and these would come in very handy for those projects. Love the 1/8 marks. Thanks Lisa

  59. S. Hopkins Avatar
    S. Hopkins

    I purchased a Creative Grid ruler 5X12. I have tried to use it but it is very confusing to me. I went back to my old rulers. Yours look much easier to use but really can’t afford to make the investment again and then not use them.

    Your picture remind me of growing up in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. It truly is a beautiful state even if part of year is better spent inside. Merry Christmas to you, your family and staff. I love your work!!!!

  60. Marian Allen Avatar
    Marian Allen

    I have never used them, and they are on my Christmas list. Thanks for all you do,meso inspiring!

  61. Geri Sherwood Avatar
    Geri Sherwood

    I love your rulers but I think I might need another set. One for quilt camp so they stay packed and I don’t forget them. I live the 1/8″ markings

  62. Trish B Avatar
    Trish B

    Here in East Central Illinois we were lucky to miss most of the ice & snow. Just have a few inches from earlier in week. But it is cold & windy. So have been inside most of weekend sewing (like I need an excuse!). I love Creative Grids rulers. I like the non slip that is built into them. And I love the idea of having the 1/8″ & 3/16″ markings. Thanks for the chance to win & the incentive you’re offering to purchase them!

  63. Pam H Avatar
    Pam H

    I have the 2 smaller rulers and honestly, they are my go to rulers unless I need a larger one. So now I’m debating about the larger one! They are all you say they are, Lisa. I love them mostly for miniatures because more and more designers are working with the 1/8″ in directions. If you don’t gave these, check em out!

  64. Sarah Paladino Avatar
    Sarah Paladino

    I ordered the 3×7 earlier in the fall. It’s is better than I expected. I am getting spoiled with how grippy it is. It’s become my go to small ruler. Hoping to get the others for my birthday, in Feb.

  65. ChrisI Avatar
    ChrisI

    I don’t have the rulers but after reading your blog and the comments above, I sure would like to try them. I must confess that while cutting some fabric the other day I “read” the ruler wrong and was off on my cutting. Luckily I caught the mistake before sewing the block together! The markings on these rulers look so clear. Will have to wait until the budget allows.

  66. Diana Meier Avatar
    Diana Meier

    I don’t have these rulers. Still using the “older” ones. It might be time to change. I am working on Civil War blocks and there are LOTS of 3/8 and 7/8 measurements. Maybe Santa will look at my Wish List.

  67. Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts Avatar

    Where have I been? I have never even seen these rulers and I can see where they would be wonderful for minis! Definitely going on my ‘when budget allows’ list. Thank you! And also thank you for the SAS! 🙂

  68. bks72946 Avatar

    We had what my folks always called hominy snow last night. Just a few flakes, not enough to cover the ground. It was 11 degrees here in my part of Arkansas. I haven’t ever used the Creative grid rulers, but if they help with accurate cutting, I am all fort it!

  69. Cindy Hart Crowell Avatar
    Cindy Hart Crowell

    Your pictures with the snow are beautiful!!
    I love your rulers. My husband kept taking mine for measuring his beadwork. I bought him his own at your both in Houston. He gets grumpy when I tell him I bought him something because I spent money. When I showed him your ruler he was very excited. I would love to get your new size and the others for my take with me bag. Have a Merry Christmas and I am sure Jace will make it extra special!!🎄

  70. Linda C Caldwell Avatar
    Linda C Caldwell

    I am absolutely enthralled with the rulers with the 7/8 inch markings. I have other creative grids rulers but didn’t know about these. I would love to win the 5 inch one and will purchase the others in the New Year. I really appreciate all you do for your customers. Thanks so much. Linda C.

  71. Marlene Leonardo Avatar
    Marlene Leonardo

    I have never used then either but would like to try. Thank you.

  72. tonia Avatar
    tonia

    I agree that accurate cutting helps make accurate blocks. I haven’t used your rulers but would love to try one.
    -12 here last night, wind chill -25 or -30? Warming up this week in NE.

  73. Jeannette Avatar
    Jeannette

    Bought 2 in Paducah in 2015 and they have never left my cutting table. Love them for everything!!! Oops, they did travel with me to a winter retreat in January!

  74. lcc999 Avatar
    lcc999

    I am enthralled with the rulers with the 7/8 inch markings. Would love to win a 5 inch ruler and will purchase the other two in the New Year as I am on a fixed income. The Magic of Christmas was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for it and this opportunity. Linda C

  75. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    I love your rulers…bought one after doing a few blocks of “The Magic of Christmas” whoa…what a difference!! Thanks for the give away!!

  76. Leanne Mal Avatar
    Leanne Mal

    I have your itty bitty rulers and use them all the time! They are sooo much easier to read then any other rulers I have. I was so excited when you came out with the 5×15 and I bought that one too. I have to say your rulers just make sense to my eyes.
    I made cut out cookies last night while the snow was falling which inspired me to make only mittens and snowflakes. I’ll decorate them using only red and white frosting. I finished snow blowing the driveway and now to sit and watch the Packer game… go Pack go💚💛💚

  77. Linette Anne Stewart Avatar
    Linette Anne Stewart

    These rulers are the best I have ever used!! So easy to find the measurement marking that you need and for me they do not slip when I am cutting. Lots of beautiful snow here in Delavan, WI. Great day to celebrate a 28th wedding anniversary! Merry Christmas all!!!

  78. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    Everything you do is top notch! I don’t have your itty bitty rulers but I know they are fantastic! Your post is a bright spot as I battle the flu!

  79. Jan B Avatar
    Jan B

    Hi! I have the 1st 2 rulers you came out with & I love them. I don’t have, but NEED to WIN, the newest one that is 5″ x 15″. My set would then be complete. Thanks for the daily giveaway. Maybe someday I’ll win one of them since there’s a few days left! Lol! 😉

  80. Wendy P Avatar
    Wendy P

    I don’t have any of these rulers and would love to give them a try.

  81. John Scibran Avatar
    John Scibran

    I have the 3×7 ruler and like it for small blocks. Would love to have the 5×15, but haven’t been able to find it in my area.

  82. Linda W Avatar
    Linda W

    A balmy -25 below this morning in Minnesota. Baking cookies and checking the news from Primitive Gatherings! I have never seen these rulers in the shops in my area defiantly need to add one to my CG group. I’m my mothers daughter, can’t stand it when I’m off even a “titch”. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  83. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    No snow here, but very cold in Texas. I haven’t tried your rulers yet, but I think I need to after seeing them up close. Thank you for the giveaway!!

  84. timbersmith63 Avatar
    timbersmith63

    I don’t have any of your rulers yet but would love some! All of my rulers are very old except for one creative grids ruler that I love so I know I would love yours!!

  85. Vickie Avatar
    Vickie

    I have the first two rulers and they are the best!!!! My go to and nobody messes with them!!LOL!!! I really need the new 5 by15 ruler!!! Thanks Lisa for always coming up with what we need even when we don’t know it yet!!!

  86. SandyG Avatar
    SandyG

    I don’t have your rulers, yet! I would keep
    them in the house protected. My truck is
    covered with snow now, and it would probably
    be a deterrent if I had to clear the snow first to use the rulers!
    Loved your snowy pictures, I
    Love looking out my windows at the beautiful snow especially at night with the Christmas lights, I keep those up year round!

  87. Beth Esser Avatar
    Beth Esser

    Yes I love your rulers. Yes I need more of them.Yes, I’m in the process of putting together a permanent travel sewing bag. Yes I would love to win one! Yes I love the snow.

  88. Sandie French Avatar
    Sandie French

    Right now it’s a warm 30 degrees here in Southern Oregon ( Grants Pass)..a little frost, some blue sky, mostly clouds and no snow yet! It would be nice for the holiday and sledding down our driveway though. I love my itsy rulers; I have the square and would be lost without it for squaring up my 1″ blocks! Would love to have the 3×7 and/or 5×15, but hard to find here in So OR. They are easier to read with these aging eyes believe it or not! Love your home Lisa, thanks for the pictures and your wonderful designs! Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

  89. shirley Avatar
    shirley

    I do have one of your rulers and love it might have to purchase another one.

  90. wendy held Avatar
    wendy held

    I have the 3×7 ruler and I LOVE IT!! Would dearly love to win the larger one!!! I like looking at snow pictures but do not do well in COLD!!! It was 45 this morning in San Diego……that is cold enough for me!!!

  91. Vicki Sprain Avatar
    Vicki Sprain

    I don’t have any of your rulers yet, but I am sure I would love using them if I won! I think they would be wonderful for making the miniature quilts I love to create! Yesterday I received the 1/2″ triangle papers that I ordered from you and can’t wait to use them. I was surprised at how quickly they arrived here in Arizona-great service!! No snow here in the Phoenix/Surprise area since it is 58 degrees here and sunny! We are always cheering too – Go Pack Go!!!

  92. Pamela Miller Avatar
    Pamela Miller

    I don’t have your Itty Bitty rulers but I definitely NEED them. Love the pictures of your home and all of that snow!

  93. Hildy Avatar
    Hildy

    I don’t have one of your rulers yet but I hope to win one and if I don’t I’ll definitly buy one because I love the 1/16 marks on them.
    BTW I’m from Munich, germany, here’s no snwo yet but the weather is turning and there’s ice on the streets. Perhaps it will be snowing on christmas.

  94. mary h Avatar

    I have the 2 smaller ones but not the long one. Might need that. I use them all the time, especially when making things with small pieces. I too was not a fan of that added 1/2 inch bit and am glad you don’t have it one these. Stay warm!

  95. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    I have 2 of the 3 rulers, not the 5×15 one!! And it would so awesome to have another set!!! They are really very good rulers!!

  96. Kathleen Brown Avatar
    Kathleen Brown

    Lisa, you are so right…my budget doesn’t allow so I NEED to win a set of your wonderful rulers!!!

  97. Diana Fisher Avatar

    We have about 10″ here in Sarnia, Ontario Canada. It is -7 Celsius or 19 for my American friends. It’s beautiful with the sunshine today! I LOVE creative grids rulers. It’s the only one I use! I also teach quilt classes and I tell all my students how these ruler are far superior to any others …. grippers are better, the markings are super clear with all the extra measurements we need.
    Once they see and use one of mine, they are hooked! A girl can never have too many rulers, in different sizes! Hooray for CG and Lisa!,

  98. Pat Wakefield Avatar
    Pat Wakefield

    Plenty of snow and ice here in Maine. I want to say how much I love, love, love your home – wonderful attention to fine details. I purchased patterns in Maine and Virginia this past year. Hope to see you in Lancaster in March and I will shop for rulers there. Thank you for the opportunity to be in your drawing. Keep up your wonderful work.

  99. Judy Snider Avatar
    Judy Snider

    Love rulers, but do not have one of these. Would love to win one!! Will have to put them on my Paducah quilt show list of things I need!!

  100. treadlemusic Avatar

    That 3″x 7″ is awesome!!!!! I know I would really use that one!!!!! Love the 1/8″!!!!!

  101. aquiltinglady Avatar

    Oh, Lisa! Your snow is so beautiful!! I love the night pic. I Always look forward to our big snow events here in Southern Indiana. Some winters we have huge snowfalls and others almost none. We have crazy weather..Yesterday it was 64 degrees with thunderstorms and tornado warnings, and this morning it was around 20 and spitting snow!! Major Mother Nature mood swing.
    I also love my itty bitty rulers! They come in very handy and would not want to be without ’em. Enjoying your daily blog posts, as always. Thanks for taking the time to do them. You know we love it. Stay warm and enjoy the winter beauty!

  102. Jill Defries Avatar
    Jill Defries

    I do not have them currently but on my shopping list from PG.

  103. linda melz Avatar
    linda melz

    I don’t have these rulers but they sure look handy Anything to help keep me accurate

    linda m

  104. Fran B Avatar
    Fran B

    I have the little bitty eighths rulers and they were a god send with the magic of Christmas blocks. I will definitely buy more of these rulers and I especially love that they have little grippers built right in so no more rulers sliding while trying to cut fabric!

  105. Judith K Coleman Avatar
    Judith K Coleman

    I am sad to say I have “0” creative grid rulers. I have wanted to get one for a long time but already have so many rulers just couldn’t justify buying another one. The night view of your house is beautiful. Watching the Chiefs/Titan game on tv. It is frigid here in Kansas City MO. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, tips and patterns. I love your red/white Christmas quilt and plan to make it before next Christmas.

  106. Peggy Voorhees Avatar
    Peggy Voorhees

    Would love to try these rulers! I have bought rulers that designers recommend but can only use them on their patterns. These look great and would like a free one to try out!

  107. Linda Cejnar Avatar
    Linda Cejnar

    I have been eyeing the Itty Bitty Rulers since they first came out, and I finally broke down and bought them all, along with $50 worth of fabric, so I could get free shipping. Thanks, Lisa! Merry Christmas!

  108. Pam Benson Avatar
    Pam Benson

    I i would love to try your rulers. As a long time quilter I can see the value of your design in these rulers. I NEED to ein them

  109. mary Cortez Avatar
    mary Cortez

    Although I have many rulers, I think these sound like the perfect one to put on my “want list”.

  110. Cindy M Avatar
    Cindy M

    Yesterday we had 4″ of snow on the ground, today it’s 54 degrees. That’s NJ for you!! Kind of new to quilting so I have very few “needful” things… YET! But tomorrow is my 60th birthday so I’m thinking these would be a great gift to myself! Time to shop:)

  111. Sharon Nejedlo Avatar
    Sharon Nejedlo

    Love snow. Love quilting. Really LOVE quilting while it is snowing! I’ve been happily finishing up Christmas gifts while my husband is working (highway department!) the past few days. ❤️ 2017 is going to be my year to try tiny quilting!

  112. Pat Braun Avatar
    Pat Braun

    I love the two rulers I have. Just need the big one now!!

  113. Sue knill Avatar
    Sue knill

    Love your rulers!

  114. Allison in Alabama Avatar

    These sound like awesome rulers! I would love to give them a home! 💗

  115. Debbie Goad Avatar
    Debbie Goad

    Love these for helping me with creating my mini quilts. Have two of them.

  116. Janet O. Avatar

    I have the first two rulers, of course, but I was unaware of the third one. I absolutely love these rulers–they help so much with accuracy, whether cutting for minis, or small parts for regular blocks.
    I definitely need that bigger ruler–and I LOVE the new pattern!

  117. Donna Watson Avatar
    Donna Watson

    I don’t have any of the itty bitty rulers but I think I need to remedy the situation. I would love to win them! If not, I really like the ruler special you’re offering…….

  118. karen Avatar

    This the the first time I’ve seen these rulers and would love to have them. Unfortunately my sewing machine has to go to the doctor and I need some major work done on my teeth so they are not in the budget right now.

  119. Natalie Rogers Avatar
    Natalie Rogers

    I do love those rulers, and they seem to not slip as much either. We got about 6″ of snow in central Maine Saturday, and rain and freezing rain Sunday. Makes for an ice skating rink in every driveway that was plowed right away. My hubby is out plowing now, and hopefully we can all stay upright when we walk on it tomorrow. Wish we just got the snow, it was looking so beautiful.

  120. Michelle F Avatar
    Michelle F

    Lisa, love the night pics after the snow fall! Such beauty and splendor.
    Looks like you and I have another common like. Snowshoeing. I just signed up thru LL Bean in Illinois on the 31st for a trail hike with my new snowshoes. Looks like enough snow this year.

  121. Elle Avatar
    Elle

    I have your wonderful little 2.5 x 6.5 and it’s great for all small things. The rest of my rulers are old, Old, OLD! I’m sure I’ve shaved off edges and corners oner the years, and definitely need to replace them. So thanks for including rulers in your needful things!

  122. Connie Thompson Avatar
    Connie Thompson

    I currently have the old Omnigrid rulers which I’ve had probably more than 15 years. Until seeing these, I have not considered other styles of rulers but these will definitely be on my “want” list soon! If I won, it would be even better!! Thanks for the offer…

  123. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    I only have a 6×24 ruler. I do use it all the time. I live in Florida but if I had a view like you do, I wouldn’t mind living with the snow. Thanks for all the give aways!

  124. sewncreations Avatar
    sewncreations

    This is the first I’ve seen your rulers. I would love to have them. Unfortunately my sewing machine has to go to the doctor and I have to have major dental work done so they are not in the budget right now. Thanks for the opportunity to win these.

  125. Vickie S. Avatar
    Vickie S.

    The snow looks beautiful. I am in Laughlin, Nevada were our high today is 55. I would love to win those rulers. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your home , and all the snow.

  126. Maureen Mullarkey Avatar
    Maureen Mullarkey

    I don’t have these ruler, but I NEED one-NO I need all three!

  127. Lori Morton Avatar
    Lori Morton

    Sorry to say, nope, don’t have your cool rulers..and would LOOOOVE to win your Give-a-way!! (I was single momma to 4 Kiddo’s for long time…..& do understand for sure…) The pictures of your house are Gorgeous!! Super views!! Thank you for sharing!!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS!! 🙂

  128. DebrafromMD Avatar
    DebrafromMD

    I have two of these rulers and I absolutely love them, especially when making miniature quilts.

  129. Barbara P. Avatar
    Barbara P.

    I have all three of the rulers. And yes, they are exactly as you say. Wonderful! Bought the newest one in Houston in November. Envious of your snow, as we never get any here in southern Texas.

  130. Katherine K Morvay Avatar
    Katherine K Morvay

    I have the small square ruler, but can’t find the pattern that suggested I get one. LOL. Need to educate myself on this ruler, and would love to win the giveaway.

  131. Barb Jenson Avatar
    Barb Jenson

    I have the two smaller ones and they are great for my old eyes which don’t always see things as they should; would love to have the larger one. we have 6″ of new powder snow today and it’s still coming!!

  132. Becci Lund Avatar
    Becci Lund

    Love the snow. I would love the rulers. They look great.

  133. Barbara Lotthammer Avatar
    Barbara Lotthammer

    I don’t have any of your rulers. As I replace my rulers I plan on replacing with Creative Grid rulers. I am lousy ar cutting because my ruler always moves on me and these I know don’t move as I have used them at retreats.

  134. Lissa Rogers Avatar
    Lissa Rogers

    I have always loved the Creative Grids rulers, but the Itty Bitties took them to a whole new level. The 15″ is my favorite. I especially love being able to cut those 3/16″ stems and having them all turn out even at long last. Thanks so much, Lisa for continuing to teach and share with us. Merry Christmas!

  135. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Got one last year. Great ruler. I need complete the set.

  136. Karen Sikes Avatar
    Karen Sikes

    Would love to try your rulers..love creative grid rulers.

  137. Kathleen Avatar
    Kathleen

    I love my creative grid rulers, won’t buy any other brand. Love that they don’t slip on the fabric!

  138. Kathy h Avatar
    Kathy h

    I do have one of your rulers and I use it all the time. I love the markings and think I am cutting more accurately. I don’t avoid patterns with little size pieces anymore. Your home looks beautiful. I love the snow too and I like to guess what animal made those tracks in the snow!

  139. Marie Eddins Avatar
    Marie Eddins

    I love Creative Grid rulers but don’t own any of your small size yet but I have been leaning very close for some time. I’m not sure they’re in my budget this week, but more than likely soon! Love the snow on your page as I type. Probably the only snow I’ll see here in Central Texas!

  140. Lori McCleary Avatar
    Lori McCleary

    I have two of the rulers (from last year) and saw your new one at market. Alas, I’m like you, I can never find them when I need them and another set would be heaven sent.

  141. Martha C. Avatar
    Martha C.

    Here is Georgia it was in the 60’s this morning! I would die in the cold and snow! My budget has not allowed me to purchase the creative grid rulers but I would absolutely LOVE to win one!

  142. Mary Colley Avatar
    Mary Colley

    I have the two smaller rulers and really like them because of the way they are marked. I would love to have the large one too

  143. Beth Byerssmall Avatar
    Beth Byerssmall

    The eighth graduations have become a must have for me. I thinking if I order them, my likelihood of winning them increases. Thanks for adding goodies for those that order this tool.

  144. MS Barb Avatar
    MS Barb

    I have NOT tried one of your rulers, yet….they look pretty handy! A quilter can’t have too many rulers! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your snow pictures! There is just a little bit of snow where I live in OH, however, in what the weather forecasters call the “snow belt” (Up near Lake Erie) got DUMPED on!

  145. Michelle F Avatar
    Michelle F

    I got so excited about the snowshoes that I forgot to make a mention about the rulers. I prefer the smaller size when cutting tiny pieces. Starching the fabric and the tiny ruler assures an accurate cut. I do not own the 5 X 15 though, must put on wish list tonight.

  146. Tamara Williams Avatar
    Tamara Williams

    Love looking at your pretty snow, we got the nasty ice! I have the small rectangular one. Fantastic! Works wonderful when working on smaller blocks. Would love to have the larger ruler!

  147. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    I wish I owned these rulers! They look wonderful. Merry Christmas.

  148. Diana Lentz Avatar
    Diana Lentz