MdmSew'n'Sew

I forget the brand, thinking maybe Dritz? It is in the notions section of JoAnne's, has a thick handle, pink/lt lavender, ergonomic - it's easy to hold, sharp and the colored handle means I don't lose it as often as I do the little white one that came with my machine They are both my go-to rippers (Jack and Jackie?) right now.

AliKat

Just got a new seam ripper: the Seam-fix. The actually seam ripping end is much smaller in blade thickness. The cap has a silicone top to just lightly rub away the threads you have ripped.

I like my Clover but it doesn't have a cap, so I enclosed the top with part of a straw. Hey, it works.

I also have some folding seam rippers from Germany. They fit nicely in my pocket when at a retreat or sewing with others. Haven't lost one yet. I forget who sells them here.

I bought a very fine bladed round file that I have been using to keep my Clover seam ripper sharp. After so many years it did finally need some attention. It worked.

ali

QuiltnLady1

I use the white handled Clover, but more often I use my rotary cutter for long straight seams. It is great, bast and a bit of masking tape clears up the strings.

Silver Needle

Least expensive solution go to any place that sells vet supples or farm supplies. Buy a handle and surgical blades. Replacement blades are only $2 something for pkg of 6. Travel toothbrush holder works well to store them. You can choose from several blade styles including hooked. I'm about ready to buy a bunch and resell them. The price quilt stores are getting is ridiculous. You do want to use pliers when changing blades. A slip of the finger could result in a nasty gash.

nhweaver

I should have added, I am klutsy around anything sharp, so I think the scapels are out of the questions for me. I looked at nancy notions and they look lethal. I would love to have one, but can see the blood and stitches already. I once got 8 stitches when I was cutting butter (dh sharpened all the knives for thanksgiving day) - spent the holiday meal in the ER with a bunch of other people who just about did the same thing.

lillybeck

I have several different ones. Some with larger handles and others not so large. My favorite seam rippers come from Walmart and are not very long so I have better control than with the larger ones. I Think they cost 1.39

SandScraps

I'm a fan of the Clover one. I use an old cotton reel (paper) as a cap.

Buckeye Rose

I have a tendency to lose my rippers, so I buy as cheap as I can. Just bought another for $1 and it works fine. While I try very hard not make make the oops that require ripping, it does happen. I just don't want to think that I spent $10 on a ripper to fix my mistakes!

RonieM

I use the surgical seam ripper by Havel's. I love, love, love it.

http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-rip...pro-18950.html