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    Old 10-09-2011, 04:47 AM
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    I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:02 AM
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    I use them all the time and LOVE THEM.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:03 AM
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    I use razor blades. The old kind
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by SuziC
    I will have to try that!
    Me too.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:08 AM
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    I haven't tried these but grew up using single edge razor blades. Anchor under the pressor bar and rip away. Ah the memories.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:13 AM
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    I'll have to try this!
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:19 AM
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    Originally Posted by BKrenning
    Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
    Many years ago my mother taught me to rip seams by holding the seam apart and using a razor blade. Fast? You betcha!

    When I took sewing classes in school and needed to rip a seam I asked teacher for the razor blade. She darn near fainted!!

    Since then I've been using a ripper and cutting every 3-5 stitches then pulling them out with the ripper. Every now and then though if I have a very long seam to rip .... I want my razor blade back!!
    I thought exactly the same thing while pulling out stitches one day. I know darn good & well that my grandmother always used a razor. I finally found a razor blade seam ripper at a vendor's booth at a small quilt show and I love, love, love it. It's very similar to the Havel's type only much smaller. Shirley's Creative Sewing was the name of the vendor but that web site isn't working today. I also have 2 of the Havel types only I believe mine were Sullivan's brand and came with 3 different types of blades. I only use the Havel type blade--the other's are even more wicked looking.
    I have a mini seam ripper that is like a razor blade with a handle, only $1.50. I gave some to the ladies in my quilt guild and they loved them. They are VERY sharp! The website where I bought them is www.tooltron.com
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:32 AM
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    Well, well, well, got to try one.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:34 AM
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    Originally Posted by Quilter Lois
    Who says you can't use your razor blade? Sometimes I want something very sharp and will use a new rotary blade! Now that works fast! Your quilt, your rules!
    There was a Quilt In A Day episode some time ago that EB showed how to use the rotary cutter. I use if I have only a short distance to rip. Also use razor blades. Will check out the eyebrow things next time I'm at the $ store.
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    Old 10-09-2011, 05:36 AM
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    Hurry up and buy them now before the quilting industry finds out. Then they will package them for quilters and charge and arm, a leg and a fat quarter for them
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