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Janome Ruler Work Kit Intro

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Melanie Call

Skill Level: Intermediate

Hi Janome Friends!  It's Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram.  Have you tried machine quilting with rulers? I was wanting to expand my quilting skills and was excited to try the Janome Ruler Work Kit: 6 piece set (plus bonus).  This set is perfect to begin ruler work quilting! 

Janome Supplies Required

Supplies for Machine Ruler Quilting

Instructions

 

Janome Ruler Work Kit: 6 Piece Set  (High Shank or Low Shank: choose appropriate set that will work with your machine)

Includes:

  • Spin E Fex 11 - 4" x 5.5"
  • Simple Pointed Oval - 4" x 4"
  • Oval Clam Shell - 3.25" x 4.25"
  • Hearts of Plenty - 5" x 6"
  • 6" Arc - 5.5" x 3.25"
  • Straight Ruler - 8" x 3"
  • Bonus: 8.5" Cross Hair Square Block Marking Tool
  • Plus printed Template Folder Project Guide and Video instructions

Supplies for Machine Ruler Quilting

 

Tips:

  • To prevent ruler slipping - I like to apply (to wrong side of the ruler) -  Quilt in a Day: Thread Wrap & Ruler Stick or Omnigrid InvisiGrip.
  • Ruler foot height adjustment - your fabric should glide just under the foot. If your ruler foot is too high - you may experience thread breakage when quilting.
  • Select the Ruler Quilting Application/Setting on your Janome Sewing Machine
  • Take time to watch the included video with the kit.
  • Just give it a try! Make a mini-quilt sandwich and start quilting! 

 

Simple Pointed Oval Ruler

I was able to create an eight-petal flower by using the included Cross Hair Square Block Marking Tool and quilting an oval along each line by rotating the Simple Pointed Oval Ruler. 

 

Use the centering lines on the Simple Pointed Oval ruler to align the ruler with the marked lines from the Cross Hair Marking Tool. You may notice that the stitched line is 1/4" inside of the ruler - this is because the distance from your needle to the edge of the ruler foot is 1/4".  To created an arced border, use the 6" Arc Ruler.

You may also decide to draw a horizontal line and align the centering line from the Simple Pointed Oval Ruler to create a fun border design.

I've been having so much fun trying all the included rulers in the Janome Ruler Work Kit. I'm planning on making the Template Folder Project Guide next.   

Will you try quilting with rulers too? 

Let me know if you would like more posts or videos that show detailed instructions on ruler designs. 

 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy  quilting! 

Melanie Call.

 

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Around the Table Dresden Placemats
Saturday, December 17, 2016

I like the concept, but the directions are "sloppy." Nowhere in the supply list does it mention the felt or the batting (how much?). Also, I would never use a high loft batting in a placemat, or a table runner, as I think that it would be too unstable for a glass. The next time I make these, I will cut out the batting (I use flannel) and spray baste it to the wrong side of the Dresden plate before I put the Dresden plate on the felt to cut out. I have not yet washed the finished placemat, and am hoping that the single layer of felt does not curl up, or become distorted after washing/drying.
Txmaid
Fun Great Gift!
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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Teatime Quilted Tablecloth
Friday, February 24, 2017

I made this today but your cutting directions need to be changed. You only need 4 of color 1 and color 3 4.5 squares for the triangles. Also the inner border, you only need 2 cuts as WOF is long enough to cut each in half to fit the sides.
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Treat Bag fun!
Monday, August 16, 2021

I made the Halloween treat bag for my new granddaughter and I’m sure it will last for years. No embroidery machine so I appliquéd the lettering. Need a little more skirt fabric for a better gathered look, and I used thin double-bias tape for the skirt hem, over edge stitch on skirt sides. I’m pleased with my results!
elenaz
Very helpful tutorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

I want to say thank you for teaching me this method of applique. I was able to do it with a small letters. This method is the best so far from all of those I've seen and tried.
plonkar
So useful
Thursday, November 30, 2023

I'd like to express my gratitude for teaching me this appliqué method. I successfully applied it with small letters, and, so far, it's the most effective among all the methods I've seen and tried.
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