Best Creative Grids in 2026

Cut an array of popular pre-cut shapes from a 5 inch square or from scraps. Or cut around the ruler to cut your own charms!

The quarter inch grid covers the entire square. Popular cuts such as 2-1/2; 3-1/2, and 4-1/2 inch squares are highlighted.

A diagonal line makes quick work of trimming half-square triangles. T

Features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch increments

Use the black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

This 6-1/2 x 12-1/2 inch rectangle ruler features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches.

The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances. Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

Use the white 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in whole inch increments. Use the black 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in half inch increments. An additional black 45 degree line is placed so that two angles cross 1/4 inch away from the outside edge.

This 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch rectangle ruler features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance. Use the white 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in whole inch increments.

Use the black 45 degree angle to trim half-square triangles in half inch increments. An additional black 45 degree line is placed so that two angles cross 1/4 inch away from the outside edge. Use these markings to square up flying geese units; squares set on point or mark cross-hatching.

This 5-1/2 inch square features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches.

The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances. Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

A 45 degree angle is printed in black and is used to trim half-square triangles to size. White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the square so the center of the ruler is easily distinguishable. Use these lines to square up blocks based on four-patches or embroidered and appliqued blocks.

Increase your diamond design possibilities with the 60 degree Diamond Ruler. Cut 60 degree diamonds, hexies, and triangles up to 8-1/2 inches.

Maximize the design potential by cutting them from strip sets. There are even markings included to cut 120 degree side setting triangles.

The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

The Log Cabin Trim Tool Two Template features exclusive markings to create perfect 6 or 12 inch finished Log Cabin; Half Log Cabin; or Courthouse Steps blocks.

After adding each round of “logs”, place the appropriate centering square on the ruler over the finished center square and trim. Since each round is squared up before the next set of logs are added, the results are spectacular.

The cutting requirements for the center square and the strips are printed right on the ruler.

The rulers slide easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

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Square ruler with easy-to-read markings

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This 4-1/2 inch square is the perfect companion for anyone who loves to work with the 5 inch pre-cuts on the market. The diagonal line makes trimming half-square triangles created with these 5 inch squares a piece of cake.

It features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and ¼ inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance. A 45 degree angle is printed in black and is used to trim half-square triangles to size.

Popular Pattern – Created by Gudrun Erla of GE Design, this ruler includes all the features you expect from the original Stripology Ruler with the bonus benefits of the Stripology Squared.

Save Time – Square up blocks up to 12 ½ inches; cut up to eight 2 ½ inch strips or 14 1 ½ inch strips without ever moving the tool, reducing rotary cutting time by up to 75%.

Easy to Use – Our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating mis-cuts. The 2 ½ inch increments are marked with squares; the 1 ½ inch increments are marked with stars for each measurement.

This 6-1/2 inch x 24-1/2 inch rectangle ruler features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch increments.

Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

Create 6 inch finished Scrap Crazy blocks with the four templates in this set. All of the pieces can be cut from those odd sized scraps in your stash or stack fabrics and cut multiples in a matter of minutes.

The tips are trimmed when needed so the pieces sew together perfectly every time. Embellish the seams, if desired, with your favorite decorative stitches and threads. Make an entire quilt or sew them into a scrappy, decorative border.

The templates slide easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

Create 8 inch finished Scrap Crazy blocks with the five templates in this Crazier Eight set. All of the pieces can be cut from those odd sized scraps in your stash or stack fabrics and cut multiples out of ten inch squares in a matter of minutes.

The tips are trimmed when needed so the pieces sew together perfectly every time. Embellish the seams, if desired, with your favorite decorative stitches and threads.

Make an entire quilt or sew them into a scrappy, decorative border. For even more design options, combine blocks created with the Scrap Crazy Eight template set (Item CGRMT4) which makes eight inch finished blocks with an entirely different set of templates.

Use this 18 degree circle segment ruler set to cut 20-petal round or pointed Dresden Plates from strips with no waste of fabric. Or sew together five segments to create round or pointed fans.

Each petal can be cut up to 8-1/2 inches to create Dresden Plates up to 16-1/2 inches. A circle template for the center is included.

It comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions or view the video demonstration.

Meet the Mini 60 Degree Diamond Ruler! It has all of the great features of the 60 degree Diamond Ruler (CGR60DIA) but in a smaller, easier to manipulate size for smaller projects!

The mini cuts 60 degree diamonds; hexies; and triangles up to 4-1/2 inches. Maximize the design potential by cutting them from strip sets.

It comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions or scan the QR Code printed on the instructions to view a video demonstration.

This 15-1/2 inch square features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments.

Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

This double duty Spider Web ruler creates a variety of blocks using 3 to 10 inch strips or strata widths.

Once you have cut the triangles, reposition the ruler to cut the background kite and/or corner shapes.

Depending on the positioning of the light and dark fabrics, the finished blocks resemble a spider web or a four-pointed star.

Creative Grid are premium acrylic quilt rulers made in the USA. Sold Individually.

This 8-1/2 inch x 24-1/2 inch rectangle ruler features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch increments.

Angela Walters, machine quilting author and teacher, designed Slim with you in mind!

Black and White dashed guide lines are visible on all fabric colors

Curved edges create versatile designs

This 90 degree triangle cuts quarter triangles up to a finished size of 8 inches.

Since the tip is trimmed, all squares and triangles can be cut from the same strip of fabric. Sew four together to create quarter-square triangles up to a finished size of 16 inches

A 1/4 inch dashed line is printed on each side of the center vertical line so you can cut 45 degree triangles that include the seam allowance.

This 2-1/2 inch square is the perfect companion for anyone who loves to work with the 2-1/2 inch pre-cuts on the market. It features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments.

Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches. The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances.

Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

This 6-1/2 inch square features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 inch grids marked in 1/8 and 1/4 inch increments. Use the easy-to-read, black numbers (printed on white dots) and the 1/4 inch grip sides to cut whole inches.

The 1/4 inch dashed lines printed on two adjoining sides aid in trimming seam allowances. Use the patented Turn-A-Round feature – designated by the easy to read, numerical white numbers (printed on black dots) and the 1/2 inch grip sides – to add the 1/2 inch seam allowance.

A 45 degree angle is printed in black and is used to trim half-square triangles to size. White horizontal and vertical lines are printed on the square so the center of the ruler is easily distinguishable. Use these lines to square up blocks based on four-patches or embroidered and appliqued blocks.

Inspired by the dome of the Taj Mahal, Taj is perfect for quilting curvy, pointed arcs on your quilts. This versatile tool can be used in all areas of your quilt, including borders, blocks and backgrounds. Designed by machine quilting teacher and author, Angela Walters, this tool does double duty!

Black and white dashed guide lines are visible on all fabric colors

Palm-sized tool allows maximum control, preventing broken needles and crooked lines

Cut 30 and 60 degree angles up to a finished height of 8 inches. This 60 degree equilateral triangle features easy to read black and white markings. A 1/4 inch dashed line is printed on each side of the center vertical line so you can cut 30 degree triangles that include the seam allowance.

The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

The ruler comes with fully illustrated step by step instructions or scan the QR Code printed on the ruler to view a video demonstration of these features.

This multi-sized ruler features two triangles in one. Use the 45 degree side to cut half-square triangles from strips up to 5-1/2 inches wide, creating half-square triangles up to a finished size of 5 inches.

Use the 90 degree side to cut quarter triangles that finish up to a 5 inch finished quarter-square triangle. The math required to cut these angles is incorporated into the easy to read black and white markings.

The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

Sew together twelve 30 degree triangles to create a complete circle; six to create a half-circle; or three to create a quarter-circle. Or use the angled lines to create intricate blocks as instructed in companion patterns - no paper templates required!

The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied. Then, our exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts!

Total Size - 4-1/2in x 9-3/4in

The 10in Log Cabin Trim Tool Duo features exclusive markings to create perfect finished Log Cabin; Half Log Cabin; or Courthouse Steps blocks up to 10in. But, in this case, there are two sets of markings - one set for 1in finished logs and additional markings for 1/2in finished logs.

Make log cabin blocks with all the same width of strips, or combine the two widths for limitless design potential! After adding each round of logs, place the appropriate centering square on the ruler over the center square of the block and trim.

The cutting instructions for the strip widths and center square are printed right on the tool!

The 8 inch Log Cabin Trim Tool Template features exclusive markings to create perfect finished Log Cabin; Half Log Cabin; or Courthouse Steps blocks.

Each round is squared up before the next set of logs are added for spectacular results.

The suggested strip widths are printed right on the template.