Quilting With Rulers

Quilting With Rulers

Unlock the secrets of precision quilting! Join your host as we dive deep into the world of ruler quilting, breaking down techniques, sharing inspiring stories, and empowering quilters of all levels to create stunning, professional-quality quilts. What You'll Discover: Expert ruler quilting techniques Tool reviews and recommendations Creative design inspiration Community stories and experiences Tips for beginners and advanced quilters Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, "Quilting with Rulers" is your go-to podcast!

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August 21, 2025 6 mins

In this episode, Melanie pulls back the curtain on her Quilting with Rulers Academy, a step-by-step online course designed to help you finish your quilts with confidence using ruler quilting on your home machine. Learn why rulers are a game changer, what’s inside the course, and how real students are transforming their quilting.

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Join the Quilting with Rulers Academy → bit.ly/QuiltingAcademy
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Ready to beat the holiday hustle? It’s Christmas in July! In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips for quilting FAST — so you can tackle your gift list without losing your quilting mojo. Whether you’re finishing UFOs or starting fresh, you’ll learn how ruler work, the right tools, and smart project choices make all the difference.


In This Episode:
✅ Why July is the perfect time to plan your holiday quilt gifts
✅ My favori...

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You’ve got your ruler foot. You’ve got your favorite ruler. But your quilt? That thing is sliding, shifting, and bunching like it has a mind of its own! In today’s episode, we’re talking about the one skill that separates frustration from fun in ruler quilting: how you hold and control your quilt while you stitch.

If you’ve ever felt like your quilt top is breakdancing under the needle — this one’s for you.


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Show Notes:

Curious about quilting with rulers but unsure where to start? In this episode, I break down the exact tools, tips, and techniques you need as a beginner to start quilting with confidence. Whether you've just heard of a "ruler foot" or you're already drooling over arc designs—this episode is for YOU!

💬 Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • What ruler quilting is (and why it’s magic ✨)

  • The essential tools every beg...

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Today we’re talking all about the mighty walking foot: why it’s a beginner’s best friend and why I eventually upgraded to quilting with rulers!
Learn how to set up your walking foot, what kinds of projects it’s perfect for, and when you might want to try ruler quilting instead.
👉 Ready to dive into ruler quilting? Join me inside The Quilting with Rulers Academy today at https://bit.ly/QuitingAcademy


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In today’s episode, we’re rolling back the rotary cutter and diving into the fascinating evolution of quilting rulers! From hand-traced cardboard templates to acrylic innovations and ruler work quilting on domestic machines — we cover it all.

You’ll learn:
🧵 How the rotary cutter changed quilting forever in 1979
📏 Why acrylic rulers became the gold standard in the 80s & 90s
🪡 The rise of ruler work quilting on longar...

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Welcome to the Quilting with Rulers Podcast! The podcast dedicated to finishing quilts with our domestic machines!

Discover the art of ruler quilting with Melanie Grace, founder of TheMelanieGrace brand and the Quilting with Rulers Academy. Each episode offers practical techniques, creative inspiration, and expert insights to help you create stunning quilting designs with precision and confidence.

Whether you're new to ruler work o...

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December 5, 2024 1 min

Quilting with Rulers Podcast

Unlock the secrets of precision quilting! Join your host as we dive deep into the world of ruler quilting, breaking down techniques, sharing inspiring stories, and empowering quilters of all levels to create stunning, professional-quality quilts.

Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, "Quilting with Rulers" is your go-to podcast for turning fabric into art. New episod...

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In this episode I talk about my goals and dreams for the year of 2021 where I try to record the rest of my Christmas songs and release them this fall! I get a little distracted cuz I fear I have ADHD but I tried to stay on point as much as possible please head over to my mailing list and sign up so you can stay updated on the progress. Thanks for listening. Http://www.themelaniegrace.com
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February 8, 2021 8 mins
The first weekend in February was so much fun! My aunt and cousins came to town and I spent the day with my sister and my mom and them while we toured southern California starting at the cemetery driving past childhood homes shopping and ending with a tea party! Then on Sunday my husband and I took our kids to downtown Disney where we did some shopping were forced to wear face masks and spent tons of money even though the park was ...
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December 10, 2020 2 mins
I have a headache there's 15 days till Christmas and all I want to do is so and quilt and create. But I have to stand in office at work.
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Are you sick and tired of Christmas music? then you're not going to like Carrie Underwood's new Christmas album. Because it's all the same songs that I've been sung before by everyone! enjoy my rant on Christmas music and why people need to start writing new Christmas music. I also shred some light on my dreams of doing a Christmas album and three of the song titles that I'm currently working on. That I'm currently working on. Here...
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Come stop on by for a quick little chat about the Melanie Gray Show returning and tonight being election night.
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Hey there everyone my apologies for not posting on podcast episode and over a month. Please enjoy this special episode where it's a song that I produced on GarageBand that I called that Pandemic. In the background you can hear my oldest son singing with me I hope you enjoy this while we are all cooped up inside during this quarantine due to covid19.
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Head over to my website to see dinner images of the mortality rates of COVID19
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February 11, 2020 19 mins
Good morning! Thank you for tuning into the Melanie Gray show on today's episode I talked to you first about being forgettable that I talk about being a mom of two and how I experienced the way I never want to start a Monday again then I talk about my scrappy hearts quilt along with Emily Dennis and my current status. As mentioned please head over to my website www.themelaniegrace.com and sign up for my mailing list and also you ca...
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hello everyone in this episode of the Melanie Grace show I talk about my experience at the Road to California which was my first ever quilt show that I have ever attended and man oh man did I love it! also I bought myself a straight stitch showing machine that's going to be able to accomplish all my bag making and quilt making and sewing desires! Head over to my website https://www.theMelaniegrace.com and join my email list
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January 21, 2020 13 mins
Have you tried planners traditional planners specialty planners week planners calendar planners daily planners? Social media calendars? Will meet you! I finally discovered bullet journaling and man bullet journaling has truly truly changed my life! Kylie recommend to anybody who can't seem to keep a week or day planner in order. Also make sure you head over to my website HTTP:///www.themelaniegrace.com
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January 14, 2020 21 mins
Hey friends. Grab a blanket and a cup of tea and sit with me as I talk to you about why December caused quite a stressful Christmas and an emotional New year's and how 2020 is going to be a stressful year for me even though we're only 16 days in. Head on over to my website www.themelaniegrace.com to see some extra special show notes and links to some of the things going on in my life. To any mom out there who shout has autism wheth...
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Hey guys! It's me Melanie Grace. on this episode of the Melanie Gray show I start talking about how I celebrated the new year basically I was asleep and my neighbors woke me up. then I discussed how I'm thinking about changing my subscription box from my annual subscription with FabFitFun to an annual subscription with cause box. they are both quarterly seasonal subscription boxes with beauty and lifestyle products in them but afte...
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