Quilters — not everything you see on Pinterest or a blogpost is a good idea. I just found this on Pinterest:
Do Not EVER EVER EVER use a metal ruler with your rotary cutter — ever. Your rotary cuttter will jump that metal edge quicker than anything, and you can get seriously hurt.
You can acheive the same thing they are referring to by using a large square acrylic ruler. You can use a Carpenter’s square, or right angle ruler, for measuring ONLY — never cutting. It’s called a Carpenter’s square because they use it with WOOD.
that is all.
Thank you for this reminder. I can personally attest to using a carpenter’s square is a bad idea. A friend who is a new quilter was using one and cut an artery in her finger needing stitched.
Oh — ouch, Cory! Thanks so much sharing so we know what the reality is. My comment has already been challenged. : )