Quilting Ruler Foot Guide - Stitch in the Ditch Canada

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Foot Ruler Work for Domestic Sewing Machines

Embrace the revolution in home quilting with Stitch in the Ditch's selection of Ruler Feet, specially designed for your domestic machine. Originally, quilting rulers were exclusive to longarm machines, but thanks to Leonie West's pioneering development, the Ruler Foot has been adapted for use at home. This substantial metal foot is crafted for unparalleled precision, boasting a perfect 1/4" measurement from the needle to the edge of the foot's circle.

The Perfect Fit for Precision

The high shank on the back of the Ruler Foot is constructed to accommodate the ruler underneath it, while its smooth exterior ensures effortless maneuvering around all sides. As you stitch, the foot guides along the edge of your chosen template, enabling exact quilting lines and designs.

Compatibility and Adjustment

With most sewing machine brands offering their own version of a Ruler Foot, it's crucial to secure the correct model for your machine. Fitting the Westalee Ruler Foot is a breeze: simply lower the presser foot, remove the existing shank screw, and attach the Ruler Foot. Adjustments for quilt thickness are made by altering the height of the foot, ensuring optimal performance across various project types.

Personalized Quilting Experience

At Stitch in the Ditch, we recognize that every quilter and machine is unique. That's why testing and personal preference play significant roles in ruler work. Whether you choose to quilt with feed dogs up and a zero stitch length or another method, we encourage personal experimentation.

Ready for Every Project

Our expert team is always ready with advice to help you achieve the perfect ruler foot setup. Keep a test sandwich handy to determine the ideal foot height for your work. With Stitch in the Ditch, you gain more than tools—you gain a community dedicated to supporting your quilting journey, ensuring every stitch is a step towards mastery.

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Pied à quilter Westalee pour machine à coudre familiale

Originally Rulers for Quilting were for longarm machines, now with development by Leonie West a ruler foot for domestic machines was born!
We can use rulers on our home sewing machines.
The Ruler Foot is a very substantial metal foot.
The distance from the needle to any point outside the circle is a perfect 1/4", making it great for precision work.
The shank on the back is high to allow the ruler to fit underneath.
The outside is perfectly smooth, allowing the ruler to move around on all sides of the foot.
The ruler is placed against the ruler foot, the foot follows the edge of the template as you stitch.
Most sewing machine companies have now brought out a Ruler Foot for their brand of machine.
Very important to have the correct foot before you start using your templates.

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To fit the Ruler Foot:

lower the presser foot, then remove the screw that holds the shank,
attach the Westalee Ruler Foot replace screw.
To adjust the Ruler Foot height, place the quilt sandwich underfoot,
simply lower the presser bar (shank),
loosen the shank screw
raise or lower the foot, independent of the shank,
depending on the quilt thickness, tighten the screw.

The required height of our foot can only be determined by stitching a sample; I always have a test sandwich at hand.
Every machine is different as is every quilter.
I prefer to free motion with my feed dogs up and my stitch length set at 0 – this is personal preference.

L'installation du pied de la règle est vraiment importante - Regardez la vidéo pour plus de conseils.

RULER FOOT INSTALL IS REALLY IMPORTANT WATCH VIDEO BELOW