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Creative Grids Quilt Ruler — long, grippy and easy to read for cutting strips
Creative Grids 6-1/2 x 24-1/2 in Quilt Ruler (CGR24)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Cutting strips
- Right-handed cutters
- Made in the USA
- Under $40
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Why this gift works
The Creative Grids Quilt Ruler (CGR24) is a 6-1/2 by 24-1/2 inch acrylic ruler made in the USA. Its non-slip grip lets it slide into place and then hold when pressed, and it has black-and-white markings on a 1-inch grid in 1/8- and 1/4-inch steps, 45-degree and 30/60-degree angle lines, 1/4-inch dashed lines on two sides and white center lines for fussy cutting. This is the right-handed layout.
Cutting width-of-fabric strips is the first step of most quilts, and it takes a ruler long enough to span folded fabric. A ruler that does not slip means straighter strips and blocks that fit together, which is why this is one of the most-used tools on a quilter's table.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A quilter who cuts strips from yardage
- Someone with only a short ruler
- Pairing with a large cutting mat
Think twice if
- They cut left-handed
- They have a small cutting mat
The catch
The markings go down to 1/8 inch, not 1/16; at 24-1/2 inches it needs a large cutting mat and storage space; and left-handed quilters need the separate left-handed version.
Skip if they already own a 6-1/2 x 24-1/2 ruler, or cut left-handed - get the CGR24LEFT instead.
Key specs
| Brand | Creative Grids |
|---|---|
| Model | CGR24, right-handed |
| Size | 6-1/2 x 24-1/2 in |
| Material | Acrylic, made in the USA |
| Grid | 1 in grid in 1/8 and 1/4 in steps |
| Angles | 45 and 30/60-degree lines |
| Grip | Non-slip; slides freely, holds when pressed |
Worth knowing before you buy
- It pairs with the 6 x 12-inch ruler in the OLFA kit on this page.
- Creative Grids calls its grip a Turn-a-Round feature.
Why we like it
- Grip holds when pressed
- Easy-to-read black and white markings
- Long enough for width-of-fabric cuts
- Made in the USA
What to look for in a quilting ruler
- Length. 24 in rulers cut full strips; shorter rulers suit blocks.
- Grip. A non-slip ruler keeps cuts straight.
- Markings. High-contrast markings are easier to read on light and dark fabric.
Questions people ask
6-1/2 x 24-1/2 inches.
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