People Ask Me About The Racks
Welcome to the Rita’s Racques FAQ page! Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about our quilting ruler racks and digital quilt patterns (PDF downloads). Whether you’re looking for a sturdy way to organize quilting rulers in your sewing room or you need help downloading a beginner-friendly quilt pattern with step-by-step instructions, this page has you covered. We’ve included details about rack sizes, ruler storage solutions, instant pattern downloads, printing at home, and tips for using scraps or precuts in your quilting projects.
Q: What is Rita’s Racques?
A: Rita’s Racques are MDF with a melamine surface racks designed to keep your quilting rulers upright, visible, and easy to grab while you work.
Q: How does the rack help me organize my quilting rulers?
A: Instead of stacking rulers in a drawer or leaning them against the wall, the rack holds them neatly in slots so you can see every ruler at a glance.
Q: What sizes of rulers fit in the rack?
A: The rack holds rulers of many shapes and sizes—from small squares, strips and those giant 16" squares.
Q: How many rulers does one rack hold?
A: Depending on the size of your rulers, each hook on the rack comfortably holds 7 rulers. The 36" rack comes with 6 hooks holding up to 48 rulers or 30 lbs. The Junior Rack comes with 4 hooks, each hook again holds up to 7 rulers which holds up to 28 rulers and 20 lbs.
Q: Will it hold specialty rulers (like triangle, hexagon, or long rulers?
A: Yes! If you have really wide rulers you should try the Spot-On Rack. It is my smallest rack that holds up to 7 rulers of any size. I hang mine on the side of my ironing station.
Q: Is the rack sturdy enough for large, heavy rulers?
A: Yes, the solid wood construction makes it stable even with oversized rulers.
Q: What is the rack made of?
A: Each rack is solid and finished to last, made of MDF and coated with Melamine
Q: Do I need to assemble it?
A: The hardware is minimal and takes less than 5 minutes to assemble.
Q: How do I clean or maintain the rack?
A: Just wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid soaking with water.
Q: Can I use more than one rack together?
A: Absolutely. Many quilters line up two or three racks side by side for larger ruler collections.
Q: Where is the rack made?
A: Each rack is proudly made in the USA.
Q: How long does shipping take?
A: Orders typically ship within 2-35business days.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: At this time, shipping is available within the U.S. only.
Q: What if my rack arrives damaged?
A: Please contact me right away with a photo, and I’ll make it right.
Q: Can I return or exchange a rack?
A: Yes, unused racks in original condition can be returned within 30 days.