Sew Easy French Curved Ruler Imperial Measurements With Grading Rule Included Quilting and Crafts - NL4198

Sew Easy Curved Ruler Imperial And Metric Quilting and Crafts - NL4196

The Sew Easy Curved Ruler opens up a whole category of quilting blocks that straight rulers simply cannot cut — curves. With clear imperial and metric markings on a single rule, this is the tool for quilters who want to cut accurate, consistent curves for wedding ring blocks, fan designs, drunkard's path, pickle dish and a wide range of curved patchwork patterns, without relying on paper templates or freehand cutting.

CURVES WITHOUT THE GUESSWORK Curved patchwork has a reputation for being difficult, and much of that difficulty comes from inaccurate cutting — when the curve isn't consistent from piece to piece, the seams won't align. A dedicated curved ruler changes that entirely. The ruler's shaped edge guides both the rotary cutter and the placement of each cut, so every curve comes out the same. The result is patchwork that goes together accurately and lies flat — the hardest part of curved piecing, solved at the cutting stage.

IMPERIAL AND METRIC — ONE RULER FOR BOTH Like the rest of the Sew Easy dual-marked ruler range, NL4196 carries both imperial and metric measurements on the same tool. Australian quilters work in a mix of both systems — most commercial patterns use imperial inches, while many Australian-designed patterns and general craft work use centimetres — and having both systems visible at once means you can work across patterns and projects without stopping to convert or switch tools.

WHICH PATTERNS USE A CURVED RULER? Curved rulers are the key tool for some of the most iconic and visually striking quilt designs in the patchwork tradition. Double Wedding Ring, Drunkard's Path, Fan and Grandmother's Fan, Pickle Dish, Orange Peel and New York Beauty all involve curves that a curved ruler handles efficiently. Beyond traditional blocks, curved rulers are also popular for contemporary quilting styles that use flowing, organic shapes rather than geometric angles — giving modern quilters a precise tool for a less structured aesthetic.

KEY FEATURES

• Curved edge — designed specifically for rotary cutting of curved patchwork pieces
• Imperial and metric markings — one ruler works across both systems
• Clear acrylic — see through the ruler to align with fabric grain and previous cuts
• Consistent curves — every cut the same shape, reducing alignment problems at the seam
• Suitable for quilting, patchwork, and general curved craft cutting
• By Sew Easy — a trusted name in quilting and sewing tools

BUILD YOUR RULER COLLECTION A curved ruler works best alongside a strong set of straight rulers for the rest of your cutting. The Sew Easy range includes long rulers for strip cutting (NL4187, NL4188), square rulers for block trimming (NL4176, NL4158, NL4178), and narrow rulers for fine detail work (NL4182, 057013). A Milward ruler rack (2159005 or 2159004) keeps the full collection organised and accessible at the cutting table.

ABOUT SEW EASY Sew Easy is a trusted name in the quilting and sewing community, producing reliable and well-designed tools and notions for crafters at every level.

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