Remember that ruler tote I mentioned last Wednesday? Well after I finished my project for Julie, I decided it was time to knock one up. (Apologies for the bad pics, that’s what happens when you finish projects at 11:40 pm ;o) )
You will notice that there’s quite a bit of space where both of my current sets of rulers are, because I have another couple of bigger ones on their way to me, and I wanted them to fit too. It’s a fairly simple construction, with pockets for my smaller rulers and a rotary cutter (the solid red part, it’s a bit hard to see the rulers in them), and elastic to hold the bigger ones in place (several deep). I just went for a simple binding, and herringbone tape ties to close it. The fabric is home decor weight that I’ve had sitting waiting to be made into bags for some time now, and I just love the bright, cheery colours in this, I felt it deserved a good show! I’ve added some fusible fleece to keep the rulers protected a bit from being bashed about too. Handily, my cutting mat fits inside too (although it wasn’t particularly designed to do so) so double win!
This is ideal for rulers! Practical and really lovely!! I'd love to make one!
That's very cool!
Where did you get your rulers? I need a few larger ones =D
I totally need to make one of these! Great idea!
You are the queen of quilting supply accessories! It is a really lovely idea.
You are the queen of quilting supply accessories! It is a really lovely idea.
Gasp. Parallel lives! I have one on the drawingboard
This is great! I need to make one of these as well to haul my things to quilt guild. I can't wait to see what you made for Julie. 🙂
I know you just want to make a BIG impression with your red ruler bag.
I think it is great.
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Such a great idea! Practical and cute. I need to add this to my to-do list.
this is great, good thinking katy 🙂
Great job! Is there anything you can't do?
Cute! I now want to make myself one of these to replace the generic art store portfolio carrier I've been using.
Smart. I'm always lugging my stuff back and forth!
Great job, I like the bright fabric too.
Cool!
You'll have the best dressed rulers this weekend.
brilliant!
Cheery and useful, what more could you ask for?
Great idea! perfect for classes and workshops and I love the red!
Looks great! You're gonna be well prepared!
That's the business!! Clever girl – stick your Louis Vuitton matching luggage, HE doesn't make ruler cases. Heh heh.
I love the tote, but a really love seeing a well loved (worked in) studio.
Love this tote and if I ever have reason to take my rulers out of the house I'm going to make myself one as bright and beautiful as yours.
Great tote K! Practical AND stylish! Jxo
That is a very swish carrier 🙂
love this – are you bringing it to London?
That is ingenious! And I love that bright, cheery fabric too…very cute (and handy!).
what a great tote. Now if I only had a place to go I could make one.
Great, useful project! Rulers look much better in a pretty red case than they do in a scattered pile on my floor 😀
My goodness, that looks enormous! How big is the cutting mat that fits in there? It's so exciting to be making things for your retreat!