Tools & Tips for Lefty Quilters
Approximately 10% of folks are left-handed, and we’re here to celebrate you, and make sure you have the best tools available for your next quilt!
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Left-Handed Scissors & Rulers
Famore, Creative Grids, and Olfa are some of the highest quality brands in the quilting industry. They have also each done a phenomenal job making some of the first, and best, tools for left-handed quilters.
Introducing the first truly left-handed rectangle ruler on the market! Now you can experience all of the great features of the most popular Creative Grids ruler, but printed specifically for lefties!
The markings on this 6-1/2 x 12-1/2 inch rectangle ruler are a mirror image of our right-handed ruler so lefties will no longer have to deal with numbers that are upside down and reversed! It features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.
Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance. Use the white 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in whole inch increments. Use the black 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in half inch increments. An additional black 45 degree line is placed so that two angles cross 1/4 inch away from the outside edge. Use these markings to square up flying geese units; squares set on point or mark cross-hatching. The ruler also features a 30-degree/60-degree angle. White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the rectangle so the center of the ruler is easily distinguishable. Use these lines to fussy cut stripes and borders.
The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts! Scan the QR Code printed on the ruler to view a tutorial of these features. This left-handed option is also available as a 6-1/2 X 24-1/2-inch rectangle (CGR24LEFT), a 6-1/2-inch square (CGR6LEFT), and a 12-1/2-inch square (CGR12LEFT).
Total Size - 6-1/2in x 12-1/2in
(Designed by Rachel Cross)
Introducing the first truly left-handed rectangle ruler on the market! Now you can experience all of the great features of the most popular Creative Grids ruler, but printed specifically for lefties!
The markings on this 6-1/2 x 24-1/2 inch rectangle ruler are a mirror image of our right-handed ruler so lefties will no longer have to deal with numbers that are upside down and reversed! It features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.
Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance. Use the white 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in whole inch increments. Use the black 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in half inch increments. An additional black 45 degree line is placed so that two angles cross 1/4 inch away from the outside edge. Use these markings to square up flying geese units; squares set on point or mark cross-hatching. The ruler also features a 30-degree/60-degree angle. White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the rectangle so the center of the ruler is easily distinguishable. Use these lines to fussy cut stripes and borders.
The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts! Scan the QR Code printed on the ruler to view a tutorial of these features. This left-handed option is also available as a 6-1/2 inch square (CGR6LEFT).
Total Size - 6-1/2in x 24-1/2in
This left-handed version of the 12-1/2in square ruler from Creative Grids® is a mirror image of the original. Now those that cut left-handed can read the markings and numbers right side up. Perfect for trimming one of the most popular sized blocks used in many quilting patterns.
* A left hand is printed right on the ruler to easily identify the left-handed version.
* Easy to read black and white markings are printed in 1in grids marked in 1/8in and 1/4in increments.
* Use the black numbers printed on white dots and the 1/4in grip sides to cut whole inches.
* Use the Turn-a-Round feature to cut 1/2in increments by following the white numbers on black dots and 1/2in grip sides.
* The 1/4in dashed lines that are printed on two adjoining sides, aid in trimming seam allowances.
* White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the square to show the center of the ruler. Use these lines to square up blocks based on four-patches, embroidered, and appliques blocks.
* A 45 degree diagonal line makes trimming half-square triangle blocks easy and accurate.
* The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then our exclusive grip holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts.
* Scan the QR Code to view a tutorial video on these features and to see the patterns that can be made with this ruler.
Total Size 12-1/2in x 12-1/2in
Designed by Rachel Cross
Great for arthritis and fighting off hand fatigue:
The large soft rubber ringed comfort handles make these scissors comfortable for cutting any size crafting project.
These scissors have extra sharp blades for precision controlled trimming.
Use these scissors for cutting thread, stabilizer, and all fabrics from silk to flannel.
The best scissors for Wool Applique
Very versatile scissors – useful for so many different needle art projects: sewing, quilting, applique, embroidery, crafts, and even great for scrap-booking projects.
NOTE: Many people have reported these scissors are wonderful for trimming and pruning plants and flowers.
Famore 4.5-inch Mini Duckbill Applique scissors have a ½ inch duck bill – to provide a high degree of precision making it possible to trim around edges with the greatest of ease.
Designed with razor-sharp blades, a tension adjustment screw, and offset handles:
The blades are joined with a screw & bolt, not a rivet - So the scissors can be adjusted, repaired, and sharpened if they are damaged.
The Mini Duckbill are essential for the people who enjoy sewing projects.
Famore’s new left-handed collection comes in a true blue shimmer.
These 8" True Left-Handed Tabletop Fabric Shears are a great choice for all fabric cutting needs.
(Tabletop Shears/Scissors)
The Bent Profile & Offset Angle makes the #728L excellent for pattern cutting and tabletop-based projects.
These shears have a razor edge grind on the blades resulting with a cut like a hot knife through butter.
This versatile tool helps complete your sewing, quilting, and crafting projects with ease.
These beautiful but powerful Fabric Shears are guaranteed to give you a lifetime of cutting pleasure.
As usual, the hand-crafted Famore brand scissors are forged from a German grade stainless steel.
Finally, precision detail cutting for the true Left Handed artist.
True Left handed scissors mirror the righthanded blade's positions
– allowing You the artist to trace cut to lines, folds, and precise measurements.
True Left Handed Scissors put your view on the correct side of the cutting blade
– viewing exactly where you’re cutting without your own hands & scissors getting in the way
Quick blade change mechanism; no washers or nuts to keep track of when changing your blade. Contoured handle for secure and comfortable handling. Blade cover for additional safety Integrated grooves at head of cutter help prevent finger slippage. OLFA handles are guaranteed for life.
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In short, if you’re a lefty Quilting Rockstar, we are thrilled you’re here, and we want to do what we can to set you up for success in your sewing and quilting. If you enjoyed today’s video, be sure to check out our Quilting Rockstar Library of free ebooks HERE. Huzzah!
This left-handed version of the 6-1/2in square ruler from Creative Grids® is a mirror image of the original. Now those that cut left handed will be able to read the numbers and markings right side up.
* A left hand is printed right on the ruler to easily identify the left-handed version.
* Easy to read black and white markings are printed in 1in grids marked in 1/8in and 1/4in increments.
* Use the black numbers printed on white dots and the 1/4in grip sides to cut whole inches.
* Use the Turn-a-Round feature to cut 1/2in increments by following the white numbers on black dots and 1/2in grip sides.
* The 1/4in dashed lines that are printed on two adjoining sides, aid in trimming seam allowances.
* White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the square to show the center of the ruler. Use these lines to square up blocks based on four-patches, embroidered, and appliques blocks.
* A 45 degree diagonal line makes trimming half-square triangle blocks easy and accurate.
* The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then our exclusive grip holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts.
* Scan the QR Code to view a tutorial video on these features and to see the patterns that can be made with this ruler.
Total Size 6-1/2in x 6-1/2in